Preparing for the arctic front

NGEMC is monitoring the weather ahead of the artic front expected to sweep through our area late Thursday evening and throughout the Christmas holidays. The co-op encourages residents to take steps to keep loved ones and property safe.

Find a full list of winter storm safety tips at Ready.gov. Find weather updates from the National Weather Service.

TIPS FOR EXTREME COLD TEMPERATURES:

• Check on loved ones, especially the elderly, often throughout the storm and in the following days during any recovery efforts.
• Ensure you have a way to receive weather alerts.
• While NGEMC maintains a robust power system, some outages are unavoidable and it is important to be prepared for power outages.
  • Check your emergency kit supplies for both your home and vehicle. Learn what to include in your emergency kit at Ready.gov.
  • Have a plan in place for loved ones that depend on medical equipment, up to and including a plan for evacuation to a medical facility. Learn more about emergency planning for individuals with disabilities. Learn more about emergency planning for older adults.
  • Ensure any alternative heating source is safe for use indoors. Remember to consider the risk of both fire and carbon monoxide poisoning.
  • Ensure generators are safely installed. 
• Bring pets in from outdoors.
• Cover exterior faucets, insulate water pipes and prepare your home for winter weather.

NGEMC is actively monitoring the weather and crews are on standby 24/7/365, ready to respond quickly to any power interruptions.

You can monitor restoration efforts using the current outage map and report outages by logging in to your NGEMC account online, through the My NGEMC Account app, or via our automated phone lines.