Skippack Fire Company

Donate to SFC

Past Incidents
2023 2022 2021 2020
297 322 261 259

Incidents
*2024* *2023*
Jan 18 22
Feb 24 26
Mar 26 31
Apr 27 25
May 25 33
Jun 18 20
Jul 21 31
Aug 20 20
Sep 16 17
Oct 05 25
Nov 17
Dec 30
Total 200 297

Facebook

Twitter

smile

Web Counters
Website Visitors
Since
October 20, 2016
2,096,712
Visitors Today
Oct 10, 2024
620
Preparing for Winter Power Outages
Email Print RSS Facebook Twitter RSS

By Member John Kelly
January 14, 2024

Winter weather brings with it many concerns that we should prepare in advance for. Losing power is something that everyone should prepare in advance for. Snow, ice, and falling tree limbs can bring power lines down and cause power outages in some cases for days. When bad weather is forecast, there are things you should do to help prepare:
• Stay at least 50 feet away from down power lines. You don’t know if they are live or not.
• Make sure battery powered devices (cell phones, back up lights, etc.) are fully charged.
• Have a supply of non-perishable food and drink available so you don’t have to open refrigerators or freezers. Opening these up will let cold air out and cause food to spoil sooner.
• Put fresh batteries in flashlights and have spares available.
• Do not use candles for light as they pose a serious fire hazard in these conditions.
• Do not use stoves for gas grills for heat as they create hazardous conditions.
• If you do lose power notify PECO immediately at 1-800-841-4141. It’s important for PECO to know how many people are out of power. You can also report outages online with PECO at https://secure.peco.com/powerOutages/accountVerification.
• PECO also has a power outage tracker map that you can see all the reported power outages and track restoration status https://www.peco.com/outages/experiencing-an-outage/outage-map.
• If you have a portable generator follow the manufacturer’s instructions for safe operations. Do Not use them indoors or inside a garage. Run them at least 25 feet from your home and away from any vents to help prevent dangerous carbon dioxide from entering your home.
More information on power outage preparation can be found on PECO’s web site https://www.peco.com/outages/preparing-for-an-outage/outage-readiness-and-safety, and from FEMA https://www.ready.gov/power-outages.

Be prepared and stay safe!


Add a Comment Add a Comment 0 Comment(s)


Website Designed and Hosted By: Content Proudly Maintained By: Contact Info:
Firehouse Solutions
www.FirehouseSolutions.com
Skippack Fire Company
1230 Bridge Road
PO Box 1
Skippack, PA 19474
Emergency Dial 911
Non-Emergency: 610-584-9995
E-mail: info@skippackfire.com
Copyright © 2024 Firehouse Solutions (A Service of Technology Reflections, Inc.)