Learn how to turn off your household gas and water. Be sure to have the gas company turn the gas back on so pilot lights can be relighted at the same time. Examine smoke alarms now. Make sure smoke alarms have fresh batteries. Emergencies Inside the home, do not operate an emergency generator or store gasoline.
Generators are best operated outdoors.
Open refrigerators and freezers only when absolutely necessary. Have a portable AM-FM radio and spare batteries on hand and listen to local radio stations for updates. Be prepared to relocate to a shelter during a prolonged power outage or if local officials request or require that you leave your home. Check with emergency-service agencies for further instruction.