BROCKTON, MASS. (WHDH) - Part of downtown Brockton will be without power Tuesday night and Wednesday morning due to an emergency power outage, the Brockton Fire Department announced.
Officials said the power outage will be in effect from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. to make way for underground cable repairs.
According to the fire department, the outage will impact portions of Main Street, Crescent Street, VFW Parkway, Warren Avenue, L Street, Elm Street, School Street, Legion Parkway, Montello Street, Commercial Street, Center Street and High Street.
The fire department said residents and businesses should prepare for an extended overnight power outage and warned the outage may affect alarm systems, elevators and refrigerated foods.
Once the power outage ends, officials said, business owners should test or change batteries in fire alarm systems. Business owners should also test or change batteries in emergency lighting systems.
The Brockton Fire Department outlined a series of other recommendations for people in Brockton before and during the outage:
- Check your flashlights and batteries.
- Do not use candles for lighting
- Keep refrigerators and freezers closed
- Relocate if dependent on electric power for medical devices
- Make sure cell phones are charged. Internet based phones may not work
- Don’t use elevators after 9:30 PM
- If a traffic light is out, treat the intersection as a four-way stop.
- Unplug sensitive electronics to avoid power surges when power is restored.
- Set temperatures to lowest temp before outage. Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed. An unopened refrigerator will keep food cold for about four hours. A full freezer will keep the temperature for about 48 hours.
- In the event your phone does not work and you need emergency help, pull a fire alarm box.
Fire officials said anyone with questions should contact National Grid at (800) 322-3223.
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