If you turned off the light

What if the electricity is turned off.The first steps.

For starters look out the window and the entrance to see where else the light was gone.On this occasion, even walking anecdote that our people, when turned off the light first thing in the run to see who has no luck.If, unfortunately, you are not only lucky, do not be upset prematurely.Perhaps you just blew a fuse.

When it is not there, call distribution and sales.It is possible that the cause of a power failure there is known (for example, you do not pay the bills, stealing electricity or committed some other offense) Manager you will report this.Otherwise, your address will send an electrician, who discovers the cause of failure and, as soon as possible, eliminate it.

At this time, you can look around the wires that go to your home.It may be that they are damaged or broken.In this case, does not touch them, and notify your neighbors and energy service.

When the inspection is over, proceed to the following steps to help protect against power surges your appliances.

How to protect yourself and your home appliances when the light is turned off.

First, find the objects with which you can temporarily light up the room: matches, lighter, candle, flashlight, cell phone, etc.As you begin to distinguish the objects around you, pull out of the socket, all connected appliances, so they do not burn.

In the cold season, be sure to close all windows and doors to keep warm.If your house has an electric boiler - shut it and drain the water.

Most importantly - do not try to repair damage to the emergency on their own.After all, there is a huge risk that you will get an electric shock.

tan candles, do not leave them unattended, especially if the apartment is children and pets.Use candle holders or, as in the old days, the usual glasses of groats.

not panic and wait for the arrival of specialists, who as soon as possible restore the electricity supply.