09/03/2026
As we prepare for another potential round of storms, City crews continue working around the clock to clear roadways and respond to impacts as quickly and safely as possible.
Please take a few minutes to review these important safety reminders:
📱 Conserve your phone battery. Turn on low power mode, lower your screen brightness, and limit nonessential use.
🔌 Unplug unnecessary electronics during an outage to help prevent damage from power surges when electricity is restored.
🧊 Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible during a power outage to keep food cold longer.
🧯 Know where your emergency supplies are including flashlights, batteries, and first-aid.
🚗 If a tree falls on your car, please contact your insurance company first. Once you’ve contacted them, then please call the Streets Department to remove it: 814-870-1340.
⚠️ If you’re using a generator during a power outage, please remember these important safety tips:
- Keep generators outside and at least 20 feet away from your home, doors, and windows to prevent carbon monoxide from entering your home.
- Never connect a generator directly to building wiring unless a qualified electrician has installed the proper transfer equipment first.
- Always use heavy-duty extension cords and check them regularly for overheating or damage.
- Most generators aren't designed to run continuously for extended periods, so please shut it off periodically so it doesn’t overheat.
- Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for safe operation and maintenance.
👉 We will also be sharing additional resources tomorrow morning, including locations offering cool, safe spaces, places where residents can charge their phones and other devices, and locations offering laundry, and additional services. Follow our social media for updates.
✨ Remember to take care of yourself and your neighbors. Power outages and severe weather can be stressful, so please check in on family, friends, and neighbors, especially older adults, people with disabilities, and anyone who may need additional assistance.
For additional information, visit 🔗 https://www.erie.pa.us/community/public_safety.php.