CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Strong storms can often cause power outages and even though you know it's a possibility -- some may not know what to do when it happens.
3NEWS reporter Madeline Salinas joins us in studio with a few tips you need to know ahead of the weather event later tonight.
It is important for those with medications that need to stay refrigerated-- to keep it cold during a power outage.
This can be done by having a cooler and a chemical ice pack ready to chill those medicines.
If the lights do go out at your home-- here are some tips to stay safe:
Stay away from any sparking equipment or downed powerlines.
Never remove debris within 10-feet of a power line.
Unplug major appliances to protect them when power comes back on.
You can also leave a light on, so you know when power is restored.
Refuel heaters, lamps and generators outside, never burn charcoal indoors
Do not let children carry candles or oil lamps
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