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A power outage is when a community loses electrical power. 

There are several ways this may occur such as bad weather, traffic incidents, and IT issues to name a few. Depending on the severity of the situation, power may be lost for hours or even days. Â鶹´«Ã½ owns and operates its own power plant that supplies steam electricity to the Kent campus.

• Disruption of utilities
• Retail stores, gas stations, banks, and other services may close
• Fridges and freezers may fail, potentially spoiling food and medications
• Can prevent the use of electronic medical devices
• Lights will not operate

Prepare before an incident

• Ensure you are enrolled in Flash ALERTS and your contact info is current
• Take inventory of items you have that require electricity
• Keep a flashlight handy
• Consider battery backup options for vital equipment

Respond during the incident

• Keep freezers and refrigerators closed
• Conserve cell phone battery charge by reducing use
• Turn off or unplug sensitive electronic devices
  • When the power comes back, it can cause a surge which may damage some devices. 
• Follow instructions from KSU officials

Recover after the incident

• Throw out any food or medications that may have become spoiled in a non-operational fridge or freezer
• Think about how you were affected, and what you can do to mitigate the same issues if you ever find yourself in a power outage again