PDF《Power Outages》

1 Power Outages Electrical power outages can happen at any time.

They often occur during a storm or after an accident when power lines are damaged. The power company may get the power back on soon. At other times, power may be off for several days. Sometimes the power company turns off the electricity to an area to save power for one to two hours at a time. The power is restored and then turned off to another area. This is called a rolling blackout. The electricity is most often turned off during times of high use. The power company tries to give warning before turning off power to an area. If you have medical equipment such as a battery-powered wheelchair or an oxygen concentrator in your home that requires electrical power, let your power company know. They will put you on a list to restore your power more quickly. Also, check with the supplier of your medical equipment for battery backups or backup oxygen tanks in case of a power outage. Be Prepared To prepare for a sudden loss of power, have these supplies ready: ? Flashlights and extra batteries or wind up flashlights that do not need batteries ? Battery powered radio and extra batteries ? Food and bottled water for each member of the family ? A phone that does not need electrical power to work ? Battery backups for medical equipment or backup oxygen tanks ? Extra blankets and warm clothing ? Food and water for pets Power Outages. Simplified Chinese.

1 停电 停电可能随时发生.一阵暴风雨期间或一场事故之后电线受损害时就常常发 生停电.电力公司可能很快恢复供电.其他时候,停电可能持续好几天. 有时电力公司为省电会将一个地区的电一次停掉一两个小时.供电恢复后再 转停另一区的电.这称为分区轮流停电.停电最常发生在高峰使用时段.电 力公司试图在给一个区停电之前发出警告. 如果你有医用设备,如用电池驱动的轮椅或家里有需用电力的氧浓缩器,请 告知你的电力公司.他们会将你列在一个更快恢复供电的名单上.另外,也 请查问医疗设备供应商有无备用电池或备用氧气罐,以防万一停电. 做好准备 若要准备突然停电,请备好这些用品: ? 手电筒和备用电池或不需电池的手动电筒 ? 用电池作电源的收音机和备用电池 ? 给家庭每一成员的食物和瓶装水 ? 一台不需电力而运作的电话 ? 医疗设备的备用电池或备用氧气罐 ? 备用毯子和暖和的衣服 ? 给宠物的食物和水

2 During Power Outages ? Use a flashlight for emergency lighting. If you need to use candles, never leave them burning when you leave the room or go to sleep. ? Turn off electrical equipment to prevent a surge of electricity when the power comes back on. ? Avoid opening the refrigerator and freezer so food stays cold. ? Listen to the radio for information. ? Use the phone for emergencies only. ? Call

911 only in a life-threatening emergency. ? Limit travel. Traffic lights and gas pumps may not work. ? Seek shelter with family, friends or at a community shelter if the power is out for a long time, or when it is very hot or cold. Carbon Monoxide (CO) During a power outage, people may use other types of fuel for heating and cooking. Using propane, kerosene or other types of fuel in a closed building can cause carbon monoxide (CO) to build up and poison the people inside. CO is a gas that has no odor and no color. If inhaled, it can cause sudden illness, loss of consciousness and death. The most common signs of CO poisoning are: ? Headache ? Dizziness ? Weakness ? Nausea and vomiting ? Chest pain ? Confusion People who are exposed to CO while sleeping may die before waking up. One early sign of CO poisoning is mental confusion. If you suspect CO poisoning, have everyone go outside right away and then call 911. Power Outages. Simplified Chinese.