Depending on your energy provider, check the following websites to keep track of power outages in your area:
- Georgia Power
- Duke Energy
- Jefferson Energy
- Dominion Energy
- Planters Electric Membership Corporation
If the power doesn’t go out, freezing temperatures are still in the forecast. Here are a few steps to consider from various sources, including Georgia Power:
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- Create a warm room by picking a small, central room with fewer windows, closing doors, and hanging blankets over doorways and windows to trap heat.
- Wear thermal base layers, fleece, and a jacket, plus warm socks and gloves, as significant heat escapes from extremities.
- Seal drafts by stuffing towels or rugs under door cracks to block cold air.
- Gather under heavy blankets, use sleeping bags, or even set up a camping tent inside to trap body heat.
- Drink water and eat to maintain your body’s internal temperature;…