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• Check to see if your neighbors have lost power also. If not, reset your circuit breaker.
• Using a cell phone or a neighbor's phone, report a power outage to SRP at (602) 236-8888 or APS (602) 371-7171.
• Turn off all lights and major appliances - including computers, air conditioners/heaters, TVs and VCRs.
• Use flashlights instead of candles.
• When the power returns, wait a few minutes before turning on lights and appliances. Then do so one at a time.

If you are driving during a power outage and you encounter a dark, nonfunctional traffic signal, treat it as a four-way stop. Yield to the right-of-way, then proceed with extreme caution.

• Check for gas leaks. If you smell gas, open a window and leave the building.  Turn off the gas at the outside main valve if you can and call the gas company from a neighbor's home. If you turn off the gas for any reason, it must be turned back on by a professional.
• Look for electrical system damage, indicated by sparks, frayed or broken wires, or the smell of hot insulation. Turn off the electricity at the main fuse box or circuit breaker if the area is dry. Otherwise, call an electrician.
• Check for sewage and water lines damage. If you suspect sewage lines are damaged, avoid using the toilets and call a plumber. If water pipes are damaged, contact the city's water deparment (or your water company) and avoid using water from the tap.