How To: 6 Tips for Power Outage in Montana

How Long Before the Winter Snow Takes Down a Power Line in Montana?

There should be work pools for something like this in Montana, or really any state that seems to have inclement weather quite often.

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In a power dependent world, whether home or work, losing the ability to turn a light on or keep your home heated can create some serious problems.  There are some handy hints though to help through the "dark times".

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First Snow for 2024 in Great Falls Could Bring Heavy Precipitation

It is odd that we haven't seen those first few flakes fall yet in Great Falls.  But the National Weather Service in Great Falls says that could change rapidly.  It also means there could be the chance for a power outage.

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According to the USNWSGF, "Wetter, heavier snow in combination with gusty winds could cause isolated power outages. Take a moment to make sure you're prepared in case your house loses power."  So, are you prepared?

How To:  6 Tips for Power Outage in Montana

To make sure that you are prepared for a power outage, the National Weather Service says there are 3 things to start:

There are other ways to prepare and stay safe in the case of inclement weather and a power outage.  From Ready.gov here are more tips for staying safe:

1. Keep freezers and refrigerators closed
2. Do not use a gas stove or oven to warm your house
3. Disconnect appliances and electronics to protect from surges
4. Alternate plans to keep medical needs/equipment running

You can find more information about power outages and how to prepare here.