Power Outage Safety Tips for San Ysidro?

8/11/2021 (Permalink)

We respond to storm damage emergencies 24-hours a day in San Diego County.

Storm damage can happen at any time in San Ysidro, and when this happens, SERVPRO^® of Otay Mesa/San Ysidro is Here to Help. ® According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), extended power outages may impact communities and the economy. Here are some power outage tips from FEMA:

• Keep freezers and refrigerators closed
• Use a generator, but only outdoors and away from windows
• Do not use a gas stove or oven to heat your home
• Disconnect appliances and electronics to avoid damage from electrical surges
• Have alternate plans for refrigerating medicines for using power-dependent medical devices
• Check with local officials about heating and cooling locations open near you

Preparing for a Power Outage

• Take an inventory of the items you need that rely on electricity
• Plan for batteries and other alternative power sources to meet your needs when the power goes out, such as a portable charger or power bank
• Determine whether your home phone will work in a power outage and how long the battery backup will last

Call Us!

When your home or commercial business requires storm damage restoration services, SERVPRO^® of Otay Mesa/San Ysidro is Here to Help. ® Our highly trained restoration technicians are on-call and ready to assist you 24-hours a day in San Ysidro. Call us today at 619-439-2407. We’ll restore your storm damage, “Like it never even happened.”

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