FORT GORDON, Ga. () – Residents and employees on Fort Gordon need to be aware of an installation-wide power outage on Friday.

Fort Gordon authorities state that the power outage will begin at 9 A.M. and this outage will include all housing areas, but all emergency services will remain available during the outage, which is scheduled to last at least three to five hours.

Authorities say the purpose of the outage is for Fort Gordon to test the new backup generators and power substation, and they are informing everyone that this process will take several hours so that they must check multiple facilities and functions across the installation.

Those scheduled to work on the installation should speak with their supervisor for reporting instructions.

Here is what families and businesses are being asked to do during this power outage on Fort Gordon:

• Keep freezers and refrigerators closed.
• Keep all electronics fully charged. Have extra batteries ready for flashlights and radios. Avoid using candles that can cause house fires.
• Disconnect appliances and electronics to avoid damage from electrical surges.
• Have alternative plans for refrigerating medicines or using power-dependent medical devices. Contact ACS-FAP before outages occur at (270) 798-2727.

Here are the operating hours for the Fort Gordon Exchange: