Community Resource Center, Overnight Shelter Open In Napa County

NAPA COUNTY, CA — With nearly 3,000 PG&E customers still without power Tuesday in Napa County, the Napa County Community Resource Center at Crosswalk Community Church, 2590 1st St. in Napa is open until 7 p.m. Tuesday.

The center is for Napa County residents without power who need to get warm, charge their electronic devices, access Wi-Fi and/or pick up resources such as blankets, water and flashlights. Residents should bring cables for charging their cell phones, tablets and other devices.

Crosswalk Community Church will also have an overnight shelter from 7 p.m. Tuesday until 8 a.m. Wednesday for anyone who needs a warm place to stay.

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From the county of Napa:

Protect Your Health: Food, Medication, Generator Safety During A Power Outage

During a prolonged power outage, your food may become unsafe to eat and increase your risk of illness. Medications that need to be refrigerated may also become less effective or stop working. Finally, if you are using a generator, it is important to follow safety guidelines to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning, shock, or electrocution.

Food

If you are not certain food is safe, throw it out

If you have lost power for a prolonged period of time, discard the contents of your refrigerator/freezer:

*. Perishable food such as meat, poultry, seafood, milk, and eggs that are not kept adequately refrigerated or frozen may cause illness if consumed, even when they are thoroughly cooked. The decision whether to discard or to save food is listed in the guide, “Refrigerated Food and Power Outages: When to Save It and When to Throw It Out.”

*. Refrigerated food should be safe as long as the power was out for no more than 4 hours and the refrigerator door was kept shut. Discard any perishable food (such as meat, poultry, fish, eggs, or leftovers) that has been at temperatures above 40° F for 2 hours or more (or 1 hour if temperatures are above 90º F).

Medication

Some drugs require refrigeration to keep their strength, including many liquid drugs.

*. When the power is out for a day or more, throw away any medication that should be refrigerated, unless the drug’s label says otherwise.

*. If a life depends on the refrigerated drug, but the medications have been at room temperature, use them only until a new supply is available.

*. Replace all refrigerated drugs as soon as possible.

*. Consult your pharmacist with questions about medication storage and maintaining a supply during a prolonged outage. A refrigerated medications stability tool can be found here. The following guide provides information on insulin storage and switching between products in an emergency.

Generators

Prevent Carbon Monoxide (CO) Poisoning

*. Never use a generator indoors or in enclosed spaces such as garages, crawl spaces, and basements.

*. Make sure a generator has three to four feet of clear space on all sides and above it to ensure adequate ventilation.

*. Be cautious when using a generator outdoors to ensure it is not placed near doors, windows, and vents that could allow CO to enter and build up in occupied spaces.

*. If you or others show symptoms of CO poisoning (dizziness, headaches, nausea, tiredness) get to fresh air immediately and seek medical attention. Do not re-enter the area until it is determined to be safe by trained and properly equipped personnel.

Fire Hazards

*. Generators become hot while running and remain hot for long periods after they are stopped. Generator fuels (gasoline, kerosene, etc.) can ignite when spilled on hot engine parts.

*. Before refueling, shut down the generator and allow it to cool.

*. Gasoline and other generator fuels should be stored and transported in approved containers that are properly designed and marked for their contents and vented.

*. Keep fuel containers away from flame-producing and heat-generating devices (such as the generator itself, water heaters, cigarettes, lighters, and matches). Do not smoke around fuel containers.

Propane

*. Never use propane tanks for cooking or heating in indoor spaces