Nashville Electric Service (NES) is diligently monitoring upcoming weather forecasts and is anticipating severe weather April 27 and 28 that may lead to safety hazards and power outages. There are 434 line workers, both NES staff and contract crews, on standby to assist with restoration efforts, and crews will work in consistent rotating shifts until all power has been restored.
Create an emergency preparedness plan with family members in case of disastrous conditions. Check out nespower.com for Spring Storm Guidance. If there is a power outage, customers should call 615-234-0000, text “OUT” to 637797 (mobile phone must be tied to account), log into www.NESPower.com, or report it on the NES outage map at www.nespower.com/outages.
For your safety, if you see a downed power line, stay at least 30 feet away and call 9-1-1 immediately. If you are using a portable generator, keep it outdoors and away from windows.
Tips to prepare for a potential outage:
- Charge all mobile and digital devices before the severe weather hits.
- Prepare a home emergency kit that contains non-spoiling, pre-packaged food, bottled water, backup batteries for essential equipment and a flashlight.
- Use alternate plans for refrigerating medicines or power-dependent medical devices.
- Keep your refrigerator and freezer closed to preserve food as long as possible. Check the U.S. FDA for guidance.
- Disconnect appliances and electronics to avoid damage.
- Only use generators outdoors and away from windows.
- Plan an alternate location for heat or cooling, if you or a loved one is vulnerable to temperatures.
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