Power Outages
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Power to the City of Beverly Hills is provided by Southern California Edison. Power outages can occur during the summer months when demand for energy is high.
The City recommends that residents and visitors do their part in being prepared in advance, knowing just how to react when a blackout does occur, and conserving energy. The following are lists of suggested preparedness tips, instructions for what to do when a blackout occurs and energy conservation measures
Build an Outage Supply Kit:
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First Aid Kit: Make sure to include prescription medications – check the expiration dates
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Bottled Water: Experts recommend a gallon per person per day
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Lanterns, flashlights & batteries: Store them where you can easily find them – even when it’s dark
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Non-perishable food: Choose items that don’t require cooking or heating
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Manual can opener
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Coolers or ice chests: Have a few to store ice in case of a lengthy outage
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Battery-operated radio: To access news reports
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Fresh batteries: For all battery-powered equipment
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External rechargeable battery pack: To charge cell phones and other electronic devices
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Backup power generator
Prepare Your Home:
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Place flashlights/lanterns in handy locations, such as near the phone
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Install surge protectors to help safeguard electronic equipment
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Familiarize yourself with your home’s utility boxes (electricity, water and gas) and how to turn them off; keep the proper tools to do so handy
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Learn how to manually open your automatic garage doors or gates
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Keep the gas tank in at least one car half full at all times
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If you have a portable gas generator, identify an outdoor location where you can safely use it during a power outage - never use it indoors
Prepare Your Workplace:
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Learn how to override or manually operate security gates
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Develop a business continuity plan that defines employee roles and responsibilities during an electric outage
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Create a list of critical equipment that must be turned off during an outage to prevent damage
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Familiarize yourself with your office’s utility boxes (electricity, water and gas) and how to turn them off; keep the proper tools to do so handy
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If you plan to operate an emergency generator during any outage, inform your power provider (this helps protect employees from possible electrical back feed)
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If you have a portable gas generator, identify an outdoor location where you can safely use it in a power outage - never use it indoors
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If you do not have a generator, consider renting a portable one
Preparedness Tips:
If Blackouts Occur:
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Check fire alarms, security systems, and elevators, as they may not work without electricity. Take appropriate precautions.
Conservation Measures:
For additional information on rolling blackouts, contact the Edison Hotline Number at (800) 655-4555. Or to report an outage, please call (800) 611-1911.
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