Hurricane Sandy Power Outage Tips

Hurricane Sandy Power Outage Tips

Before we share some Hurricane Sandy safety tips with you, we would like you to know in the event that you need to make a claim, during or after the storm, you will find relevant claim numbers here.

• You have your flashlights, batteries and emergency kit all prepared for Hurricane Sandy. What else should you know about preparing for a hurricane? With the wind, flooding, rain, and possible snow that Sandy will be bringing our way, many will be left without power. Here are some important things to remember if the power goes out:
• In cold weather, wear layers of clothing that can help keep in your body heat.
• Avoid power lines and use electronic tools and appliances safely to prevent electrical shock.
• If the power has been out for more than two hours, throw away any food that has a temperature of more than 40 degrees.
• The United States Department of Agriculture wants you to be safe from food borne illnesses that could come from your food not being stored at the right temperature during a power outage. Chances are you will have enough to worry about during Sandy; you don’t want to also be stuck at home with the power out not feeling well. Here are some helpful tips for food safety when the power goes out:
• Keep an appliance thermometer in the refrigerator and freezer to help determine if food is safe during power outages. The refrigerator temperature should be 40° F or lower and the freezer should be 0° F or lower.
• Group food together in the freezer — this helps the food stay cold longer.
• Freeze refrigerated items such as leftovers, milk and fresh meat and poultry that you may not need immediately.
• Once Sandy passes, it seems as though we will all be left with the job of cleaning up her mess. Know that those of us at Encharter Insurance will be ready to help you with any insurance needs you have after Hurricane Sandy. Whether it is your Massachusetts Home Insurance or your Connecticut auto insurance, we are here to help. We will be doing our best to work with you and help you to deal with the any damage to your home, auto, or other property caused by Hurricane Sandy.

For flood insurance news and information, visit our resource center.

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Before we share some Hurricane Sandy safety tips with you, we would like you to know in the event that you need to make a claim, during or after the storm, you will find relevant claim numbers here.

• You have your flashlights, batteries and emergency kit all prepared for Hurricane Sandy. What else should you know about preparing for a hurricane? With the wind, flooding, rain, and possible snow that Sandy will be bringing our way, many will be left without power. Here are some important things to remember if the power goes out:
• In cold weather, wear layers of clothing that can help keep in your body heat.
• Avoid power lines and use electronic tools and appliances safely to prevent electrical shock.
• If the power has been out for more than two hours, throw away any food that has a temperature of more than 40 degrees.
• The United States Department of Agriculture wants you to be safe from food borne illnesses that could come from your food not being stored at the right temperature during a power outage. Chances are you will have enough to worry about during Sandy; you don’t want to also be stuck at home with the power out not feeling well. Here are some helpful tips for food safety when the power goes out:
• Keep an appliance thermometer in the refrigerator and freezer to help determine if food is safe during power outages. The refrigerator temperature should be 40° F or lower and the freezer should be 0° F or lower.
• Group food together in the freezer — this helps the food stay cold longer.
• Freeze refrigerated items such as leftovers, milk and fresh meat and poultry that you may not need immediately.
• Once Sandy passes, it seems as though we will all be left with the job of cleaning up her mess. Know that those of us at Encharter Insurance will be ready to help you with any insurance needs you have after Hurricane Sandy. Whether it is your Massachusetts Home Insurance or your Connecticut auto insurance, we are here to help. We will be doing our best to work with you and help you to deal with the any damage to your home, auto, or other property caused by Hurricane Sandy.

For flood insurance news and information, visit our resource center.

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