With New England coping with blizzard-level snow, the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) is warning people about electrical hazards that can come with blizzards, such as downed power lines, power outages, and coastal flooding. And once a snow or ice storm has ended, portable generators and submerged electrical equipment can add to the danger.
ESFI recommends taking the following electrical safety precautions during Winter Storm Juno and during future winter storms: