Power outages happen. Whether it's during a severe winter storm or on a seemingly perfect summer day, it's good to know what to do if your power goes out. Know that your CCEC lineworkers will restore power as quickly and as safely as possible. 

• Don't go out at night to look at storm damage. There may be downed power lines or other debris that can cause serious injury.

• If you clear trees on your property, don't try to remove those tangles in power lines. 

• Stay away from downed power lines - always assume the lines are "live"

• Do not wade or drive through water; there could be a hidden power line or another source of electric current. 

• Call 911 in the event of an emergency.