We are preparing for the storm and encourage our customers to do the same. These preparation tips may help you weather the storm: 

Preparation Tips

• Have adequate prescription medicines or infant supplies on hand.
• If you or someone you know uses life-support equipment that requires electricity to operate, identify a location with emergency power capabilities and make plans to go there or to a hospital during a prolonged outage.
• Assemble an emergency storm kit.  Include a battery-powered radio or television, flashlight, a first-aid kit, battery-powered or windup clock, extra batteries, special needs items, an insulated cooler and a list of important and emergency phone numbers.
•  Keep at least a three-day supply of non-perishable foods and bottled water and have a hand-operated can opener available.
• Have a telephone with a cord or cell phone to use as a backup. Cordless telephones require electricity to operate, and won’t work if there is an outage.
• Protect your electronic equipment. Unplug sensitive electronics or plug computers and other sensitive equipment into surge suppressors, and consider a UPS (uninterruptible power supply) for temporary battery backup power.
• Turn off power to flood-prone basement appliances if it is safe to do so. However, if you have an electrically operated sump pump, you should not turn off your power.

Safety Tips

• Tune in to local news broadcasts for the latest weather and emergency information.
• Follow the advice of your local emergency management officials.
• Take cover if necessary.
• Stay away from downed wires!

To report an outage or downed wire, please call 
800-833-7476

Call 1-800-833-7476 to report an outage or downed power line.

Visit www.atlanticcityelectric.com for more helpful videos and information to help you get the most from your Atlantic City Electric account.

What To Do If The Lights Go Out

How Atlantic City Electric Restores Power

1. Use kitchen, bath and other ventilating fans sparingly. You can blow away a houseful of heat in just two to three hours using ventilating fans. Turn them off when their job is complete.
2. Turn down your thermostat at night or when you’re away for more than four hours during the day. Do not turn off your heating system entirely as this may cause pipes to freeze.
3. If you have a simple open-masonry fireplace, consider installing a glass screen, a convective grate, a radiant grate or a fireplace insert. They’ll help cut down on the loss of warm air through the fireplace chimney.
4. Maintain proper air circulation. Keep heating supply registers and cold-air return registers clear of draperies and furniture.
5. Clean or replace the filter in your forced-air heating system each month. Foam filters can be rinsed with water but be sure they are dry before replacing. Fiberglass filters need to be replaced periodically.
6. Keep draperies and shades open during the day to let the sunshine in; close them at night.
7. Check the duct work for air leaks about once a year if you have a forced-air heating system. To do this, feel around the duct joints for escaping air when the fan is on. Relatively small leaks can be easily repaired by covering holes or cracks with duct tape. More stubborn problems may require caulking as well as taping.
8. Dust or vacuum radiator surfaces frequently. Dust and grime impede the flow of heat.
9. Keep lamps or television sets away from the thermostat. Heat from these appliances is sensed by the thermostat and could cause your furnace to shut off sooner than is needed for adequate warmth.
10. Dress warmly to help retain body heat. Wear closely woven fabrics, which add at least a half degree in warmth. Slacks are at least a degree warmer than skirts, a light long-sleeved sweater equals almost 2 degrees in added warmth, a heavy long-sleeved sweater adds about 3.7 degrees, and two lightweight sweaters add about 5 degrees in warmth because the air between them serves as insulation to keep in more body heat.

Our “85 Ways to Save Money and Energy” brochure has these and many other helpful suggestions to aid in reducing negative impacts on your wallet as well as the environment.

Read about the many Energy Conservation Programs that are available to Atlantic City Electric customers.

Watch our “Atlantic City Electric Winter Conservation Tips” video to see how to put these home heating helpers to use.

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