Silver Tree Place – Assisted Living 

ELECTRICITY OUTAGE PROCEDURE 

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Bring box of flashlights and lanterns up from basement. 
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Bring corded telephone up from basement and plug in. 
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Distribute flashlights to residents. 
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Notify WPS that electricity is out. Advise them that you are “an assisted living 
facility for the frail elderly” and request priority service if possible. 
PHONE # 800-450-7240 
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Check that all doors and windows are closed properly (cold weather). 
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Lower window shades to help insulate and limit heat loss (cold weather). 
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Notify an Administrator. 
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Check fire alarm panel. Press 1-2-3-4-1 to reset as needed to get READY light 
on. 
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Retrieve emergency flood lights from entry doors and turn them off unless 
needed. 
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Check all rooms and halls for trip hazard items. 
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Keep refrigerator and freezers closed as much as possible. 
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Limit toilet flushes when possible. Use bottled water to fill tank to flush. 
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Distribute extra blankets as needed. 
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Plan menu to include non-cooking items.