Strong winds are likely to walloped the West Plains a few more times this year, felling trees, blocking highways and causing sporadic power failures. Emergency managers urge residents affected by outages to exercise caution and common sense.
When the power fails, resist the temptation to call 9-1-1 for information-that's what your battery-powered radio is for. Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible to prevent food spoilage. Turn off electric appliances to protect against power surges when power is restored. Turn off all lights but one (to alert you when power resumes)....
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