Time to
Prepare for
Spring and
Summer!
As the
weather
changes from
winter's
cold to
spring and summer, it's
time to get
prepared.
-
Change
the
filters
in your
heating
system.
-
When
raking
the
yard,
remember
to
remove
all
grass
and
weeds
from
around
your
outside
heating/cooling
unit.
-
Call N.
C. One
Call at
1-800-632-4949
before
you dig
so that
underground
utility
lines
(electrical,
phone,
gas,
cable,
etc.)
may be
located
for you.
-
Don't
plant
trees
under/near
overhead
power
lines.
-
Don't
plant
shrubs
near
underground
transformers.
WAYS TO
CONSERVE
ELECTRICITY!
-
Turn off
unnecessary
lights.
-
Use
compact
florescent
bulbs.
-
Turn off
stereos,
VCR/DVD
players
when not
in use.
-
Use
electric
stoves/ovens,
dishwashers,
washers/dryers
after 8
pm or
later.
-
Use
small
appliances
for
cooking
whenever
possible.
-
Turn off
your
personal
computer
when not
in use
and
avoid
any
unnecessary
use.
-
Turn the
thermostat
down to
at least
68o
or
to
the
lowest
comfortable
setting.
-
Use
ceiling
fans to
help
circulate
the air.
If
possible,
reverse
the
fan's
setting
so that
it pulls
the hot
air from
the
ceiling
to
floor.
-
Avoid
using
hot
water
for
bathing
until
after 8
pm or
later.
-
Try to
keep
from
opening
the
refrigerator
and/or
freezer
doors no
more
than
necessary.
-
Avoid
going in
and out
of the
house
when
possible.
-
Fill the
empty
spaces
in your
freezer
with
jugs of
water.
Once,
frozen
these
will
help to
keep
food
frozen
should a
power
outage
occur. A
full
freezer
operates
more
efficient
than a
partially
empty
one.
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For more
storm preparedness tips, visit
N.C. Emergency Management
 
24-HOUR POWER OUTAGE REPORTING
1-800-690-0522
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