Licensed electrician urges unplugging electronics, avoiding downed lines and outdoor generator use
David Dawson, a licensed electrician, told Onslow County residents to unplug nonessential electronics during storms, shut off the main breaker if evacuating, stay away from downed power lines, and run generators only outdoors to reduce fire and carbon-monoxide risk.
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David Dawson, a licensed electrician, urged residents to unplug nonessential electronics during storms and to take precautions against power surges and downed lines. "Anytime there's a storm going on, you might want to unplug your electronics, anything that's non-essential," Dawson said, adding that surges when power returns "could ruin your electronics."
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