Power outages possible during winter storm

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Officers are urging individuals to organize themselves for potential energy outages in the course of the winter storm that’s anticipated to hit central Indiana Thursday afternoon.

“Already stocked up on bread greens, potatoes, carrots, no meats we don’t eat that a lot meat, however loads of canned items,” mentioned Patricia Brent of Indianapolis.

Emergency officers say residents ought to be ready for energy traces to be froze. These wires are nonetheless stay even when they fall to the bottom. Roads might additionally freeze over.

Individuals ought to refill on batteries, canned meals and further blankets.

Within the occasion of an influence outage, AES Indiana says it’s best to transfer to essentially the most inside room of your property as a result of it is going to be the warmest. Don’t use your oven to warmth your property and utilizing candles to light up your property is just not advisable.

You also needs to have your fire or wooden range cleaned earlier than use to keep away from carbon monoxide poisoning.

In case you’re touring this weekend it’s best to deliver further blankets and flashlights simply in case climate causes issues the place you’re touring.