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Be Prepared for Storms!

To report an outage, call URE at 937.642.1826. Even better - sign up for SmartHub 

Winter Weather Information: Check out ready.gov for winter weather tips

Storm Checklist

If your lights go off during a storm, be prepared for the power outage. Assemble supplies to have on hand rather than rushing around when the storm is coming and waiting in long lines for milk or bread. Rotate your supplies to keep them fresh and use the following checklist to prepare for power outages:

Have Plenty of Food

  • Keep a three to five day supply of drinking water in plastic bottles. Plan on at least one gallon of water per person, per day.
  • Store a manual can opener with enough nonperishable foods for three to five days. Canned meats, tuna fish and peanut butter are good foods to store. Don’t forget pet foods!
  • Conserve water by using paper plates and plastic utensils.
  • Have a camp stove or grill for outdoor cooking.

Stay In Touch

  • Make sure your cell phone is fully charged.
  • Have a portable,battery-powered radio and alarm clock.
  • Have one non-portable phone that will work even if power is interrupted.
  • Plan where to meet and how to communicate with family members if separated.
    Keep essential family member contact information near your phone, in your wallet, and in your glove compartment.

Keep Things Going

  • Keep plenty of gas in your car.
  • Keep extra batteries, matches, propane, charcoal and firewood.

Stay Happy, Healthy and Warm

  • Coordinate with neighbors for care of the elderly and disabled living alone.
  • Maintain a supply of prescriptions, nonprescription drugs, vitamins and special dietary foods.
  • Playing cards, books, drawing and writing supplies, and board games help pass the time. If you have a video camera and tapes, your family can make a storm documentary.
  • Keep sanitary and personal hygiene supplies replenished. Premoistened cleansing towelettes are useful and help conserve water.
  • Use plastic trash bags and ties for garbage.
  • Put first-aid kits in your home and car.
  • Make sure you have cold weather clothing, foul weather gear, blankets and sleeping bags.
  • Consider purchasing alternative UL-approved heating devices. For example, a fireplace insert or woodstove will keep the heat in your home instead of up the chimney.
  • Use flashlights and other battery-operated lighting instead of candles.
  • Keep fire extinguishers fully charged.
  • Fill your bathtub with water for bathroom use before the storm (if you have a well).
 
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Check out SafeElectricity.org website. The Energy Education Council (EEC) is an internationally recognized leader in providing a wealth of safety, efficiency, and renewable energy information. EEC was created and is supported by a diverse group of organizations united by mutually important consumer issues.

Our mission is to create a safer, smarter world by providing life-saving, energy-saving, and cost-saving information and resources.

 

 

Safety Education

use this link to view our SAFETY VIDEO

For an exciting safety presentation, our full-scale, high-voltage model can’t be beat.

The presentation is narrated by URE’s safety coordinator, and demonstrated by URE line technicians. With “hot” lines and fun props, the team teaches the do’s and don’ts of power lines.

This presentation can be geared to any audience–from elementary school to professional first responders.

To book a safety demonstration in the immediate Union County area – contact our safety coordinator by email or call 937.642.1826.
Check out photos on our Facebook page: Cub Scout safety demo from Nov. 11, 2019

 

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    • Annual Meeting Information
    • Ohio Cooperative Living magazine
    • Document Library
    • Contact Information
    • Report an Outage
  • Residential
    • New Member Application
    • New Home Construction Questionnaire
    • Payment Options
    • New Miscellaneous Construction Questionnaire
    • RATES - Residential
    • Rebate Programs and Services
    • Other Programs
    • Tree Trimming Information
    • Understanding Your Bill
  • Commercial
    • New Business Member Application
    • New Business Construction Questionnaire
    • Payment Options
    • RATES - Commercial
    • Products & Services
    • Business and Energy Information
    • Economic Development
    • Technical Specifications
    • Understanding Your Bill
  • Community
    • Co-op Connections Card
    • Co-ops Vote & ACRE Co-op Owners for Political Action
    • Operation Round Up
    • Our Safety Stand
    • Request for Donation and Sponsorship
    • Local Resources
    • Youth Programs
    • Roger Yoder Multi-Purpose Room
  • Energy Savings
    • Energy Saving Tips and Calculators
    • Understanding Peak Alerts
    • Energy Documents
    • Kids Korner
    • Together We Save
  • URE Career Opportunities