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Animanialmanac t1_j1i3smq wrote

How do we get ready for planned rolling outages? I have a generator, blankets, warm clothes. I have two neighbor families at my house now because their electricity is out, they also have blankets and warm clothes. What else can we do to be prepared. It’s a little concerning he said to be prepared for planned outages but didn’t share tips.

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Animanialmanac t1_j1i48tt wrote

Google tells me to close the doors of unused rooms, put towels under the doors, blankets on the windows, dress warm and watch for signs of hypothermia. All common sense I guess.

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YouAreADadJoke t1_j1i5rv0 wrote

Know how to winterize your pipes in case the outage is extended.

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Animanialmanac t1_j1j242x wrote

Good idea, thank you.

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YouAreADadJoke t1_j1n5blz wrote

You basically shut the water off to the house, open all faucets and flush all toilets. The water in the pipes will flow to the lowest draine in the house and prevent pipes bursting if the water freezes.

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bob_smithey t1_j1j9a7u wrote

Do you know how to hook up a generator to your gas heating system?

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Animanialmanac t1_j1mdklm wrote

My heating system is oil, my son connected a switch the main electric box to control the heat, kitchen outlets, and the porch light by the generator. Good idea, thank you.

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