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IF THERE IS A POWER OUTAGE
Call Indianapolis Power & Light at 317-261-8111 to report a power outage.
Disconnect or turn off all appliances that will turn on automatically when service is restored. If several appliances start up at once, they may overload electrical circuits.
In order to prevent food spoilage, keep your refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible. Move milk, cheese, meats, and other perishables into the freezer compartment. If the freeze is only partially full, keep all items close together and stacked on top of each other.
Stay indoors if possible. If you must go outside, stay away from downed and dangling power lines. Treat all downed lines as if they are dangerous.
Check on people with special needs.
Keep a battery-operated radio on for updates on the restoration process.
Do not burn charcoal indoors and do not use you kitchen gas range to heat rooms as this can lead to fire or a hazardous smoke condition.
Do not use a generator indoors. Without proper ventilation they can create a buildup of carbon monoxide that can be lethal.
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