If your neighborhood experiences a power outage:

• Turn off and unplug appliances and computers. Leave one light on in the house or building to indicate when power has been restored.
• Avoid using candles, as they are fire hazards.
• Do not use a natural gas or propane camp stove or gas grills for heating or operate generators indoors (including the garage). Either action could cause carbon monoxide poisoning.
• If a traffic signal is not working, treat it as a stop sign.
• See the Food section to learn about food safety when your refrigerator's power is off.

National Grid does not know if your individual home power is out; make sure you report the outage.

To report a power outage in your neighborhood, National Grid any time at 1-800-465-1212.

Go to National Grid's Storm Central for additional information.