Health Tip: Be Smart During a Power Outage

(HealthDay News) — Power outages can be dangerous if you don’t follow safety precautions.

The Red Cross suggests:

Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible. Food generally will last inside these unpowered appliances for four hours.
Unplug electronics and other electrical equipment. This will protect the equipment against electrical surges when power returns.
Keep one light plugged in and turned on so you can see when power is restored.
Avoid travel, particularly by car, since traffic lights may not be working.
If you use a generator, make sure you carefully follow the product’s instructions. Never run a generator inside the home.