Storm Preparation

Getting ready for storm season. 

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Evergy's goal is to restore power to the largest number of customers as quickly and safely as possible.  

Staying informed during an outage is one way to help keep yourself, your family and your community safe. You can count on Evergy to keep you in-the-know when it matters most with reliable, real-time updates.

Severe weather can happen any time of year. Taking preparation steps today can help protect you and your loved ones tomorrow.

  • Review your emergency plan regularly
  • Know what to do to be safe around power lines 
  • Do what you can to stay safe in your home when the weather hits 

  • Winter
  • Summer
Make an emergency kit.
Emergency Kits

  • Winter
  • Summer
Prepare for severe weather and  storms by building an emergency kit for your and your family. Get more info on building yours here.

  • Winter
  • Indoors
Can I use my own oven for heat?
Family using the dishwasher

  • Winter
  • Indoors
No—using a stove or oven for heat can increase the risk of burns and other health issues.

  • Summer
Don’t leave children or pets behind.
Kid and dog playing

  • Summer
It only takes minutes for your vehicle to reach temperatures of 140 degrees or higher.

  • Winter
  • Indoors
True or False: Prevent frozen pipes by letting water slowly drip through your faucets.
dripping faucet

  • Winter
  • Indoors
True! By setting each faucet in your house to slowly and steadily drip water, the water will consistently move through the pipes, creating just enough movement to keep your pipes from freezing. 

  • Summer
  • Outdoors
  • Power Lines
Downed power lines in puddles can still shock you. 
downed power line after storm

  • Summer
  • Outdoors
  • Power Lines
Water conducts electricity, so be careful not to touch anything electric that has fallen into water, like a downed power line. 

  • Outdoors
After a storm, why should you inspect your AC unit?
a heating and cooling unit outside of a house

  • Outdoors
After a storm, you want to make sure your HVAC unit is clear and free from debris that could keep it from functioning properly.

All Weather

  • Bring pets indoors; if they can’t come inside, make sure they have shelter and access to clean water.

Hot Weather

  • Drink plenty of water when it’s hot. Stay hydrated and avoid drinks with caffeine and alcohol to help stay cool.
  • Locate cooling centers. Find cooling centers near you to stay cool during the hottest days. 
  • Plan activity for when it’s coolest. Be strategic about tackling physical activities (like housework or exercise) early in the morning or later in the evening.

Cold Weather

  • Wear layers when it’s cold outside. Heavy, warm material and layers of clothing will help keep you warmer. Gloves, hats and heavy socks may also help prevent your skin from getting too cold.

Medical Customer Program

We recognize that some customers rely on electricity for critical medical needs. Customers who depend on life-sustaining medical equipment may qualify to receive additional communication during outages to support safety and planning. Learn more by visiting our Medical Custom Program page, or fill out our program application to see if you qualify.