What to do in Case of Power Outages 

Keeping your power on is our number one priority. Despite our best efforts, power outages do occur for a variety of reasons including strong seasonal storms, trees, squirrels, downed power lines, equipment failure and accidents.  

If your power is off:

• Check your home's breaker panel (and any outdoor disconnects) to make sure the outage is not due to a tripped breaker.
• Call your neighbors to see if their power is off. This will help you determine if the problem exists within your home, or on our lines.
• If you determine the problem is outside your home, call Lake Country Power, 800-421-9959. Do not assume that others have reported the outage.
• Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed. Food should keep for up to 48 hours in a freezer, if the door remains closed. If the outage persists, cover your refrigerator or freezer with a blanket, make arrangements to store food at another location, or purchase dry ice.
• Turn off all electrical appliances that were on when the power went off, especially heat pumps, air conditioners or electric heat. But leave a light on so you will know when power is restored.
• Please be prepared for extended outages:

Please be prepared for extended outages:

• Make sure one of the phones in your home is not a cordless phone as these use electricity and therefore do not work during power outages
• Use a battery powered flashlight, not candles.
• Keep a battery operated radio handy to listen for outage information and updates
• Turn off electrical equipment you were using before the power went out
• Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed. Food should keep for up to 48 hours in a freezer, if the door remains closed. If the outage persists, cover your refrigerator or freezer with a blanket, make arrangements to store food at another location, or purchase dry ice.
• Essential supplies: flashlight, batteries, radio, extra supply of water, food.
• Turn off and unplug your computer if you were using it. Buy a surge protector to protect the machine when power comes back on.

Winter Tips:

• Stay inside – dress in warm, layered clothing, and cover up with extra blankets.
• Close off unneeded rooms.
• When using an alternative heat source, follow operating instructions, use fire safeguards and be sure to properly ventilate (keep a multipurpose, dry-chemical fire extinguisher nearby and know how to use it).
• Stuff towels or rags underneath doors to keep in the heat.
• Cover windows at night.
• Maintain a regular diet. Food provides the body with energy for creating its own energy.
• Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated.
• Infants or persons over 65 are more susceptible to the cold, check on elderly or disabled friends or neighbors.  You may want to find an alternative location with friends or relatives if you cannot keep your home warm.
• Be cautious when using alternative heating, lighting and cooking sources that may increase the risk of a fire or carbon monoxide poisoning.

Always stay away from downed power lines.

Please be assured that we are aware of your power loss and are working on it.