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DURING POWER OUTAGES, WILL I STILL HAVE PHONE SERVICE?
For many years, your home phone would allow you to stay connected to emergency voice services during a power outage. However, many of today’s advanced home phone services require backup battery power to continue functioning during a power outage. To…
Daycare Safety: Your Baby’s Home-Away-From-Home!
Try a child’s-eye view. Pay attention to hazards you might not notice when standing up. By looking at the space from the child’s viewpoint, you may see accidents waiting to happen. Make sure your space is child safe. Dangerous chemicals…
Here are Some Things to Consider When Electrically Baby-proofing Your Home:
Take a walk around the entire house and garage to map out all electrical outlets. Plug tight-fitting outlet covers into all unused outlets to prevent tiny fingers or a found object like a paper clip from being inserted into the…
Non-electrical Baby-proofing Checklist
Check the crib. Make sure it meets today’s safety standards. Install window guards but remember they do not substitute parental supervision. Attach safety latches and locks for toilets, cabinets or drawers. Cut blind cords or use safety tassels and inner…
Report Your Outage
Visit www.sciremc.com and click “Report an Electric Outage.” Download the “SCI Connect” app Use TextPower, www.sciremc.com/textpower or text “OUTAGE” to our NEW number: 765-505-7005 Calling (800) 264-7362 or (765) 342-3344
Stay Happy, Healthy & 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…
Keep Things Going
Keep plenty of gas in your car Keep extra batteries, matches, propane, charcoal and firewood
Stay In Touch
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…
Have Plenty of Food
Keep a 3- to 5-day supply of drinking water in plastic bottles Plan on at least 1 gallon of water per person, per day Store a manual can opener with enough nonperishable foods for 3 to 5 days Canned meats,…
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