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Threats & Vulnerabilities - Power Outage

Power cuts can occur due to rolling blackouts, extreme weather conditions, or can accompany other disasters such as earthquakes. If there is no power in your residence or building:

  • Turn off and unplug appliances and computers. Leave one light on to indicate when power has been restored.
  • Avoid using candles, as they are fire hazards.
  • Do not use a gas stove for heating or operate generators indoors (including the garage.) Both could cause carbon monoxide poisoning.
  • If a traffic signal is not working, treat it as a stop sign.
  • See the Food Safety section to learn about food safety when your refrigerator’s power is off.

UCLA Office of Emergency Management
Phone: (310) 825-6800 | Fax: (310) 206-9480

Address
UCLA General Services / Office of Emergency Management
731 Charles E. Young Drive South
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1526

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