Make safety the first place you go
A power outage can make driving dangerous. Traffic lights and streetlights do not work and there may be many emergency vehicles on the road. To keep you and your family safe, follow these safety tips.
Be alert
Watch out for vehicles and pedestrians, and stop at all intersections even if you think you have the right of way. Do not drive if you are tired. Instead, pull over to the safest place possible and rest. Even if you don't fall asleep behind the wheel, the combined effects of a power outage and fatigue make for dangerous driving.
Cell phones
Many people during a power outage use their cell phones to find out if family and friends are okay. And most of us know using a cell phone, with or without a headset, while driving is dangerous. If you witness an accident on the road or run into trouble, your cell phone can be a priceless tool. It's a matter of knowing when and when not to use it.
You're not alone
Don't just look in the direction you expect traffic to be coming from; look on both sides of each lane. A dark road without working traffic lights can cause someone to drive on the wrong side of the road. It's also more difficult to see pedestrians.
Emergency cash
Credit cards won't work in a power outage, so it's common sense to carry some cash with you at all times.
