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Be Prepared for Storms!

Severe storms, unfortunately, do happen and are devastating to homes, properties, and lives. These storms can also take down power lines—creating a dangerous situation for all of us, including the linemen and linewomen working hard to get your power turned back on.

How long it takes to get your power restored depends on the extent of the storm’s destruction, the number of outages, and when it becomes safe for utility personnel to get to the damaged areas. There are many steps in the assessment and restoration process—clearing downed power lines; ensuring public health and safety facilities are operational; checking power stations and transformers; repairing transmission lines, substations, and distribution lines; and getting power restored to members within the various damaged areas.

To report an outage, call us at 1-800-456-6720.

Storm Checklist

If your lights go off during a storm, be prepared for the power outage. Assemble supplies to have on hand rather than rushing around when the storm is coming and waiting in long lines for milk or bread. Rotate your supplies to keep them fresh and use the following checklist to prepare for power outages:

Check to see current weather conditions.

Have Plenty of Food

  • Keep a 3- to 5-day supply of drinking water in plastic bottles. Plan on at least 1 gallon of water per person, per day.
  • Store a manual can opener with enough nonperishable foods for 3 to 5 days. Canned meats, tuna fish and peanut butter are good foods to store. Don’t forget pet foods!
  • Conserve water by using paper plates and plastic utensils.
  • Have a camp stove or grill for outdoor cooking.

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Stay In Touch

  • Have a portable,battery-powered radio and alarm clock.
  • Have one non-portable phone that will work even if power is interrupted.
  • Plan where to meet and how to communicate with family members if separated.
  • Keep essential family member contact information near your phone, in your wallet, and in your glove compartment.

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Keep Things Going

  • Keep plenty of gas in your car.
  • Keep extra batteries, matches, propane, charcoal and firewood.

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Stay Happy, Healthy and Warm

  • Coordinate with neighbors for care of the elderly and disabled living alone.
  • Maintain a supply of prescriptions, nonprescription drugs, vitamins and special dietary foods.
  • Playing cards, books, drawing and writing supplies, and board games help pass the time. If you have a video camera and tapes, your family can make a storm documentary.
  • Keep sanitary and personal hygiene supplies replenished. Premoistened cleansing towelettes are useful and help conserve water.
  • Use plastic trash bags and ties for garbage.
  • Put first-aid kits in your home and car.
  • Make sure you have cold weather clothing, foul weather gear, blankets and sleeping bags.
  • Consider purchasing alternative UL-approved heating devices. For example, a fireplace insert or woodstove will keep the heat in your home instead of up the chimney.
  • Use flashlights and other battery-operated lighting instead of candles.
  • Keep fire extinguishers fully charged.
  • Fill your bathtub with water for bathroom use before the storm (if you have a well).

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Storm Safety Kit

  • Drinking water & food
  • Blankets, pillows, & clothing
  • Basic first-aid supplies
  • Prescriptions
  • Basic toiletries
  • Flashlights
  • Battery-operated radio
  • Battery-operated clock
  • Extra supply of batteries
  • Phone
  • Cash and credit cards
  • Emergency numbers
  • Important documents (in a waterproof container)
  • Toys, books, games, and baby supplies
  • Pet supplies

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      • Sales Tax Info
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      • Start/Stop Service
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      • FAQ
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  • Member Services
    • Community
      • Sharing Success
      • Youth Tour
        • Youth Tour Application
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      • Economic Development Projects
      • Operation Round-up
      • Kansas Country Living
      • Co-op Connections Card
      • Rebates
  • My Cooperative
    • About Us
      • Our Story
      • WCE History by Pat Parke
      • About WCE
      • Careers
      • Our Locations
      • By the Numbers
      • Contact Us
      • 75th Anniversary
      • The Cooperative Purpose
    • General Info
      • Board of Trustees
      • Board Meeting Minutes
      • Board of Trustees Process and Responsibilites
      • Co-op Bylaws
      • Annual Meeting
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      • Our Partners
  • My Resources
    • Safety
      • Safety at Western
        • General Safety
        • Grain Bin Clearance
        • Lineworker Safety
        • Tree Trimming
      • Electrical Safety
      • Storm Center
      • Call Before You Dig
    • Education
      • Safety Demonstrations
      • Kids' and Teachers' Zone
      • Emergency Responders