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- Make sure the electric circuit breakers or fuses are clearly marked for each area of your home or business.
- If high water is approaching and the floor is dry, turn off the electricity at the main circuit breaker or fuse box.
- Unplug appliances — but again, only if you don't have to stand in water. If possible, move larger appliances such as washing machines to a higher floor, or place them on concrete blocks.
- If you use a generator, only connect the equipment you want to power directly to the outlets on the generator. Do not connect a generator to a home's electric system.
- Don't go into any room or basement if water is covering appliance cords that are plugged in or if water has reached the wall outlets.
- Don't enter a room if you hear popping or buzzing, or if you see sparks.
- If you see downed power lines, call Cherokee County Electric Cooperative (CCECA) or 911. Be careful around downed tree limbs. They can conduct electricity from wet or broken power lines.
- Remain a safe distance from all ground-level electric boxes to avoid a hazard.
- Before entering a flooded building or basement, make certain the electricity is off.
- If the electric panel is covered by water, the resident or business should contact an electrician to determine the safety of the unit.
