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• Flashlights and fresh batteries.
• Battery-powered radio or TV and extra batteries.
• Cell phone chargers (make sure your cell phone is fully charged).
• Land-line phone with cord (cordless phones require electricity).
• Battery-powered or windup alarm clock.
• Supply of bottled water (one gallon per person per day).
• Non-perishable foods that require no heating.
• Blankets, bedding or sleeping bags.
• First-aid kit and prescription medications.
• Hand-operated can opener.
• Special items for infants, the elderly or family members with special needs.
• A variety of hand tools.
• List of emergency phone numbers.
• Identification and copies of important family documents in a waterproof container.
• Cash (ATMs may be unavailable).

Create a family emergency plan

• Discuss what to do in case of an emergency.
• Download SmartHub on your mobile device so you can track the restoration process
• When there is impending dangerous weather, fill your bathtub with water if your supply depends on electricity.
• Make sure your cell phones are charged.
• Protect and unplug electronic equipment.
• Ensure your contact information is up to date in SmartHub or call us at 800-239-3092.
• If needed, register for Pioneer Electric’s medical priority list (click here for more information).
• If someone relies on life support equipment, identify an alternate location with power where they can go during an outage.
• Fill up your vehicles with gas in case you need to evacuate or relocate to another area; and if you use a portable generator, fill up fuel cans.
• Identify an evacuation route if needed.