MONTAGUE, Calif. – Several residents in Montague will experience a planned power outage this weekend.
According to the Montague Fire Department, the outage is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.
The department is offering up some tips on how residents can prepare:
- Take inventory of the items you need that rely on electricity and plan for alternative power sources.
- Have flashlights ready in different parts of your home.
- Ensure cell phones and power banks are fully charged.
- Think of other items your family may need like nonperishable food, water, blankets, or toys.
- Open freezers and refrigerators only when necessary. Refrigerators can keep food cold for four hours; freezers can maintain temperature for two days.
More information can be found on the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services website.
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