Power Outages
Orange County residents rely on working utilities for everyday living and working, so the ability to function without electric power, water, and/or gas if necessary is vital. Power outages often occur during the summer months, when customer demand reaches its peak.
A power outage may:
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Disrupt communications, water and transportation.
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Close retail businesses, grocery stores, gas stations, ATMs, banks and other services.
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Cause food spoilage and water contamination.
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Prevent use of medical devices.
Preparing for a Power Outage
Learn more:
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Download a power outage checklist and blackout safety tips at the American Red Cross.
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Get blackout tips to keep your family safe at Ready.gov’s Blackout section.
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Find out how blackouts work and why they happen at How Stuff Works.
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Watch Frontline’s investigation into the California power crisis at PBS.
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Learn what food to save and what to toss during a power outage at FoodSafety.gov.