COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – Due to the extended time ITC Transmission has given to restore power to the Coldwater Board of Public Utilities, CBPU is advising their customers to take the following safety measures:
Stay Safe Indoors:
Only use flashlights for emergency lighting.
Eliminate unnecessary travel by car. Traffic lights will be out.
If you are using a generator, be sure you understand the risks.
Food Safety
Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible. An unopened refrigerator will keep food cold for about 4 hours. A full freezer will keep the temperature for about 48 hours (24 hours if half full) if the door remains closed.
First use perishable food from the refrigerator. Perishables should have a temperature of 40 degreesFahrenheit (4 degrees Celsius) or below to be safe to eat. Then use food from the freezer.
Use your non-perishable food and staples after using food from the refrigerator and freezer.
You can prepare a cooler with ice for your freezer items.
Keep food in a dry, cool spot and keep it covered at all times.
Electrical Equipment
Turn off and unplug all unnecessary electrical equipment.
Turn off or disconnect any appliances, equipment or electronics you were using when the power went out. When the power comes back on, surges or spikes can damage equipment.
Leave one light turned on so you’ll know when the power has been restored.
The Coldwater Board of Public Utilities would also like to advise any of their customers that needspecial medical attention to please make arrangements for care or call 911 as the current estimatedrestoration time is 6:00 p.m. this evening.
