Emergency Preparedness

Whether you stay or go, be prepared for emergencies
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Items to Pack If You Have to Leave Your Home

  1. Cash
  2. Clothing – try to pack in plastic bags so they stay dry
  3. Food and water if you have to drive somewhere
  4. Cell phone with charger and backup battery
  5. Prescription and nonprescription medications
  6. Diaper bag for baby
  7. Toys and books for children
  8. Pets and their supplies. Water, leashes and harnesses.
  9. Important documents, copies of insurance policies, ID cards – All in plastic bags to stay dry.
  10. First-Aid Kit
  11. Whistle or horn to signal for help

If You Are Sheltering In Place

  1. Water – at least (1) one gallon daily per person for (3) three to (7) seven days.
    Fill bath tubs with water for other purposes.
  2. Food – for at least (3) three to (7) seven days. Nonperishable packaged, canned food and juices. Food for infants or the elderly, snack food, paper plates / plastic utensils.
  3. Make sure you have a full tank of gas in your car and cans for your generator.
  4. Pet care items
  5. Flashlights and batteries. Portable radio and spare batteries.

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Eversource storm safety information

SAFETY INFORMATION

  • We encourage customers to prepare a storm kit with flashlights, batteries medication and other essentials before the storm hits.
  • If the power goes out, we want customers to stay safe and comfortable. Get ready for the storm by visiting Outages & Storms on Eversource.com, then click on Storm Preparedness.
  • If you see a downed wire, call Eversource at 800-286-2000 or 911 to report it. Maintain a distance of at least 10 feet until Eversource arrives to make the area safe.
  • Before you use a generator, make sure it is connected by a qualified electrician. Always operate it outdoors and as far from the house as possible. Keep it away from doors, windows and air vents to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning.
  • Customers are encouraged to sign up to receive storm outage updates on the channel of their choice (text, email, phone call) at www.eversource.com.

 NATURAL GAS SAFETY

  • Flooding can create safety hazards for natural gas customers by causing damage to natural gas appliances in the event of a power outage. Gas customers located in areas prone to flooding are reminded to take special caution.
  • If flooding is severe, natural gas appliances should not be used until inspected by a licensed plumber or contractor. Once appliances are safe to operate, call Eversource to have your gas service turned back on and your appliances relit.
  • If water levels were high enough to cover the gas meter, call Eversource to have your meter and regulator checked for safety before using your gas system.
  • Stay out of flooded basements.
  • If flooding has been severe, and any natural gas equipment has been under water, natural gas appliances should not be used until inspected by a licensed plumber or contractor.
  • Do not attempt to place natural gas appliances back in service yourself. A licensed plumber or contractor will check, clean, repair and pressure test all gas pipes, which may have been clogged with mud or debris.
  • Floodwaters can shift your home or cause other stresses to the natural gas piping, possibly resulting in a natural gas leak.