WHAT TO DO IF YOUR POWER GOES OUT IN KANSAS CITY

If the power goes out, are you prepared? As winter sets in, it’s a great time to get ready for ice and the potential power outages that comes with it. KCPL has web and mobile tools to help you report and track power outages. 

• Things to consider now: Develop shelter plans, assemble a severe weather kit, consider surge protection devices, keep a landline phone as a back up for your mobile, learn how to open your garage manually and store water/non-perishable food items. 
• Things to consider 24 hours in advance: stock up on groceries/water, fill your car with gas, bring pet inside, turn you faucets to drip to help pipes from freezing. 
• During the storm: Stay away from power lines, report power outages online or at 1-888-LIGHT-KC, use battery powered flashlights, wear layers and for more safety tips from KCPL click here. 
• See the map of outages for up to date info in your area. 
• Download the Kansas City Weather Radar Ap (Storm Tracker 5)
• Report you outage here. 

Stay warm and safe this winter season!

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