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PHASE DURING THE STORM Operations personnel are dismissed when THREE winds reach 35 mph and all employees seek shelter

PHASE AFTER THE STORM (Restoration) District personnel organize FOUR service restoration Damage assessment crews are sent out

Additional crews assistance is called in if necessary All communication is conducted from the Operations Center

PHASE AFTER RESTORATION (Recovery) After all power is restored FIVE normal operations resume Any temporary repairs are corrected

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BEFORE the Storm Coast Electric encourages you to take the necessary precautions to protect yourself your family and your belongings before a storm hits

BEFORE A STORM YOU SHOULD bull Plan an evacuation route

Contact local authorities for information about evacuation routes and shelters Leave early Always let someone out of state know what your evacuation plans are

bull Have your hurricane supply kit ready to go

bull Cover windows bull Plan for pet safety bull Create an inventory of items in

your house Videotape or take pictures of your home

bull Gather insurance information and check into flood insurance

bull Bring outdoor furniture inside bull Fasten boats securely bull Turn off electricity and main

water valve bull Elevate furniture to minimize

damage in case of flooding bull Lock your home bull Fill bathtubs with extra water bull Stay tuned into local radio and

TV stations for news about watches warnings and storm

Cd~m~K Insurance Before Hurricanes Threaten Coast Electric asks al l members to prepare fo r hurricane season with the following advice from the Mississippi Insurance Department bull Check your homeowners policy

to make sure it contains flood and wind coverage

bull Review coverage limits on your home and valuables to make sure they are fully covered

bull Determine whether the policy will pay for additional living expenses to cover the cost of hotel rooms and meals if necessary

bull Record an inventory of all personal belongings

HURRICANE SUPPLY KIT

0 Water - at least one gallon 0 FlashlightBatteries daily per person for three 0 Radio - Battery operated to seven days NOAA weather radio

0 FOOD - at least enough for 0 Toiletries each person for three to 0 Cash - Banks and ATMs seven days may not be open for ti non-perishable packaged extended periods after

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elderly 0 Important documents ti non-electric can opener including insurance ti cooking toolsfuel medical records bank ti paper platesplastic account numbers Social

utensils Security card etc Make sure these are stored inD BlanketsPillows etc a waterproof container D Clothing - seasonal rain

o Toolsgear sturdy shoes O Full tanks of gas in vehiclesD First Aid Kit complete 0 Toys books and gameswith prescription drugs

DID YOU KNOW bull Power was restored to all bull Approximately 3200 crew

members who could receive members and support staff power within three weeks assisted with restoration after Hurricane Katrina efforts from 19 states and

bull 30000 poles were damaged or broken by Katrinas fierce winds

Dont Forget MANS BEST FRIEND During Stormy Weather Dont forget to take care of the furry members of your family when storms threaten Adding a few PET CARE ITEMS items to your TO INCLUDE

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ensure your fourshylegged friends will weather the storm 0 Please remember D Medications that most shelters do not allow pets so be sure to D Carrier make other arrangements

Generator SAFETY

If you plan to use a generator following a storm always think safety first

bull Never connect it to your homes wiring This can energize power lines endangering our workers and even you It is best to connect generators by using a transfer switch or connect appliances directly to the generator

bull Operate your generator outdoors NOT in a garage storage room or near your open window And always read the instructions first

bull Be sure the generator you have selected has ample capacity to supply the lighting appliances and equipment you plan to connect

bull Do not operate your generator while standing in wet conditions

bull Do not attempt to fill your generators fuel tank while it is operating

bull Do not tamper with engines s_peed adjustment This could cause a fire

bull Have a charged fire extinguisher nearby as a precaution

Outage REPORTING Please report outages using Coast Electrics automated system Keep in mind when a hurricane hits the Gulf Coast a large number of residents typically lose power Crews work efficiently to ensure power is restored as quickly as possible Also remember Coast Electric has several line and substation devices to detect outages and in most cases is aware of outages before they are reported

24-Hour Outage Call Number 1-877-MY-CEPA

Members w ith Civil Defense SPECIAL NEEDS OFFICES Members who use electric medical Hancock equipment or have other special needs should make alternate preparations Coast Electric cannot guarantee any

County 228-466-8320

members electric service after a hurrishycane Special needs individuals can contact the Emergency Operations

Harrison County

Center in their area fo r assistance 228-865-4002

Hancock 228-466-8320 Pearl River Harrison 228-865-4002 County Pearl River 601-795-3058 601-795-3058

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