Sunbury • Galena Town Money Saver | May FOM 2023

SHORT-TERM POWER OUTAGES CAN BE A MINOR INCONVENIENCE. A long-term power outage can cause a major disruption to daily life.

When a storm strikes or an accident knocks out electric power lines it may take much longer for power to be restored. During recent storms millions have been without power for days. It’s important to know how to handle a power outage to keep everyone safe and comfortable until power can be restored.

INVEST IN A GENERATOR

If you live in an area that is affected by frequent power outages, a power generator may prove a worthwhile investment. Generators come in two basic types. A portable generator can be rolled into place and uses gasoline as fuel. Plug in a set number of household items, depending on the amount of power the appliance can accommodate. A whole-house generator can be hard-wired to a home’s electrical system and automatically engage should a power outage occur.

PREPARE IN ADVANCE

In anticipation of a power outage, stock up on battery-powered devices like flashlights, lanterns and radios. Charge mobile phones and other devices so they’re at 100 percent power. Keep a cache of nonperishable food available and plan to use any

perishable items that are in the refrigerator first. A refrigerator can keep food cold for about four hours after power has ceased, states Ready.gov, while a freezer can keep the temperature for about 48 hours if full. Packing these appliances with ice or frozen bottles of water can help.

Purchase books, board games and puzzles to have activities to pass the time until power resumes.

DURING A POWER OUTAGE

Report the power outage to the power company if it seems localized; otherwise, wait for updates to see who is affected. Try to remain cool or warm if the HVAC system is not functioning. Pool resources by having everyone in the family gather in one room of the house. Older adults and children are especially vulnerable to extreme temperatures.

Maintain food supplies that do not require refrigeration, including two gallons of bottled water per individual. People who take refrigerated medications should only ingest drugs that have been at room temperature until a new supply is available, advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Power outages routinely occur and require planning and safety precautions until power is restored. ✴

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MOM’S DAY

Mother’s Day Sunday, May 14

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Biscuits

Breakfast Biscuit “Bombs”

1 can refrigerated crescent rolls or biscuits

8 oz. bacon, ham or sausage (cooked & crumbled)

4 eggs (scrambled & cooked)

8 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese

1 egg, beaten (for egg wash) & 1 tbsp. water

Separate each biscuit in half. Press each into a 4-inch round. Spoon 1 heaping tablespoon full of each eggs, meat & cheese onto center of each round. Gently fold edges up and over lling; pinch to seal. In small bowl, make egg wash by mixing remaining egg and water. Brush on biscuits on all sides. Bake at 350o 15-18 minutes, until golden brown Tip: Also works great in an Air-Fryer!

Avocado Toast

What You Need:

• I slice of thick whole-grain bread

• ½ ripe avocado

• Pinch of salt

• Toppings: Bacon, Tomatoes, Poached Egg or Radishes

Toast your slice of bread until golden and rm. Remove the pit from your avocado. Use a big spoon to scoop out the esh. Put it in a bowl and mash it up with a fork until it’s as smooth as you like it. Mix in a pinch of salt and add more to taste, if desired. Spread avocado on top of your toast. Enjoy as-is or top with any extras o ered in this recipe. Sprinkle with akey sea salt

Healthy Basics

Breakfast doesn’t have to be fancy. A simple bowl of cut up fruit (whatever you already have on hand). Top with your choice of whipped topping, yogurt, granola, or chopped nuts will make you feel satis ed & energized.

For a Special Mother’s Day Touch: Tuck a handwritten note and Mom’s favorite magazine under her plate for some breakfast reading.

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Insurance Policies

Adults need insurance for a variety of reasons. Insurance provides a safety net when accidents or injuries occur, and the right insurance policy can help policy holders make it through such instances as smoothly as possible.

Television commercials promoting insurance companies often tout low rates, but shopping for the right insurance policy is about more than finding the lowest rates. The following are some tips consumers can consider as they shop for insurance policies.

Research Ratings

Various groups rate insurance companies based on everything from the usefulness of their websites to how satisfied their customers are with the claims process. J.D. Power conducts surveys of customer satisfaction and product quality for various industries, including insurance. The results of those surveys can be found at www.jdpower.com and can provide valuable insight into insurance providers, giving prospective policy holders a good idea of how their interactions with an assortment of agencies may go.

Emphasize Customer Service

Customer service reputation should bear considerable weight when shopping for an insurance policy. Many policy holders want readily available access to a human being when they have an insurance question or need to submit a claim. When shopping for policies and seeking estimates, take note of how easy or difficult it is to speak with an agent at each company. Is the quotes process entirely automated, or is an agent walking

you through the estimate and carefully explaining each component of the policy? Rating agencies rank companies based on customer service offerings, and those ratings should not be overlooked.

Seek Recommendations

Word-of-mouth can go a long way toward finding the right insurance provider. Ask friends or relatives which companies hold their policies and how easy or difficult it’s been for them to file claims in the past. Google reviews and other online review boards also can be great resources to see how existing or past policy holders feel about a given provider. Pay attention to how quickly claims are settled and paid out, as policy holders, in most instances, should not have to wait months or years to be reimbursed for costs covered by their policies.

Avoid Being Fixated On Cost

Cost is a significant consideration when shopping for insurance policies, especially costly policies like homeowners and auto insurance. But cost should not be the deciding factor. A company that offers especially low rates may only do so because it offers very limited coverage, while a more expensive policy may provide more extensive coverage that helps policy holders make it through accidents or injuries with their savings intact. Carefully read estimates to determine how much coverage you will be getting with each policy.

Adults need insurance and have many options at their disposal. Finding the right fit requires careful consideration of a host of factors. 

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