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Be Prepared For Storms
Keep track of power outages and learn more about how to prepare for severe weather. Remember, severe weather can strike quickly, and sometimes, without warming.
Storm Outage Maps
State of Missouri Storm Aware website
Preparing for potential outages
Put together an emergency kit with items that will be useful in other situations as well. Store these items in a water-tight container. Items can include:
- Bottled water (Most emergency preparedness experts recommend having a three-day supply on hand.)
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Ready-to-eat foods and manual can opener
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Battery-operated radio, clock, flashlights and extra batteries
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Blankets
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First aid kit
For additional information, see our fact sheet (Be Prepared In Case Of An Emergency)
Never use kerosene or propane heaters inside without proper ventilation. They create dangerous fumes. Also, don't burn charcoal in your house or garage.
Your full freezer should keep food frozen and safe for about two days when kept closed.
Downed Power
Lines
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Call 911 immediately. If you see a downed power line, don't touch it!
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Be extra cautious when you go outside to inspect for damage after a storm. Downed or hanging electrical wires can be hidden by trees or debris, and could be live. Never attempt to touch or move downed lines, and keep children and pets away from them.
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Do not touch anything power lines are touching, such as tree branches or fences. Always assume a downed line is a "live line."
Generator Safety tips
The Weatherhead -- Who Is Responsible?
Most electric utilities do
not own the weatherhead (the pipe that is above your meter and is
typically attached to the side of your house or extends above your
roof). If you own the weatherhead and it has damage, that makes it
unsafe. The utility company cannot restore your electric
service until the damage is repaired. In this case, the
homeowner will need to hire an electrical contractor to make
repairs.
Your utility provider will install and maintain these components:
(1) The “service drop” that carries power from the line to a home or
business
(6) The electric meter
Homeowners are responsible for these components. Only a qualified electrician should ever attempt to work on these parts.
(2) The service bracket or pipe which protects the connection point
for the lines that enter your home or business
(3) The “weatherhead” that keeps rain and material out of the
pipe
(4) The pipe riser that protects the line entering the meter
(5) The meter box that protects all connections to the meter box
