Weathering the storm Lightning, like electricity, is a powerful energy source. To help stay safe during thunderstorms, follow these tips: . Call us at 800-257-4044 to report an outage or a downed power line. Take shelter in a sturdy building. Use a cellular phone instead of a corded phone. Wait to use the shower or the bathtub. Unplug appliances. otpco.com f OTTER TAIL POWER COMPANY Weathering the storm Lightning , like electricity , is a powerful energy source . To help stay safe during thunderstorms , follow these tips : . Call us at 800-257-4044 to report an outage or a downed power line . Take shelter in a sturdy building . Use a cellular phone instead of a corded phone . Wait to use the shower or the bathtub . Unplug appliances . otpco.com f OTTER TAIL POWER COMPANY