If the freezer is fully loaded and the door is not opened, food should remain frozen for up to two days. If you have an answering machine, make sure your alternate telephone is connected directly to the telephone line and does not require an electric system so you can make and receive telephone calls during a power outage. Have emergency telephone numbers readily accessible. To prevent overloading of the power system during recovery, disconnect all major appliances such as refrigerators, water heaters, and electric heat during the outage. Top of page Generator Safety - If you have a home generator or if you are thinking about purchasing one, certain safety measures should be followed.
Safety is of paramount importance when using home generators.
Our cooperative prefers that you do not connect your generator to your household electric service panel. The preferred method is to unplug your appliances from your home outlets and plug them directly into the generator outlets. However, some customers may prefer to install their generator system directly into the electric service panel. This option is much more expensive and can be much more dangerous. When a generator is wired directly into the panel, it can, unknowingly, be connected to the utility's power line that normally feeds the house.