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Power Outages

Safety tips to help you prepare for and cope with sudden loss of power.

What You Should Know

  • Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
    Indoor use of portable generators, charcoal grills, or camp stoves can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning. Take steps to protect your family…

Worker Safety

  • Worker Safety in Storm & Flood Cleanup
    Info provided by CDC's NIOSH on work-related hazards such as electrical hazards, carbon monoxide, musculoskeletal hazards, heat stress, motor vehicles, hazardous materials, fire, confined spaces, falls…

Additional Information

  • Hurricanes
    Protecting yourself before & after a hurricane…
  • Winter Weather
    Winter Storm Facts, Extreme Cold Prevention Guide…
  • Floods
    Preparing for a flood & its aftermath…
  • Extreme Heat
    Extreme Heat Prevention Guide, tips for preventing heat-related illness, heat stress in elderly…
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