Power Outage
A power outage is when a community loses electrical power.
There are several ways this may occur such as bad weather, traffic incidents, and IT issues to name a few. Depending on the severity of the situation, power may be lost for hours or even days. Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University owns and operates its own power plant that supplies steam electricity to the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ campus.
Effects of a Power Outage
- Disruption of utilities
- Retail stores, gas stations, banks, and other services may close
- Fridges and freezers may fail, potentially spoiling food and medications
- Can prevent the use of electronic medical devices
- Lights will not operate
What You Can Do
Prepare before an incident
- Ensure you are enrolled in Flash ALERTS and your contact info is current
- Take inventory of items you have that require electricity
- Keep a flashlight handy
- Consider battery backup options for vital equipment
Respond during the incident
- Keep freezers and refrigerators closed
- Conserve cell phone battery charge by reducing use
- Turn off or unplug sensitive electronic devices
- When the power comes back, it can cause a surge which may damage some devices.
- Follow instructions from KSU officials
Recover after the incident
- Throw out any food or medications that may have become spoiled in a non-operational fridge or freezer
- Think about how you were affected, and what you can do to mitigate the same issues if you ever find yourself in a power outage again