Physicians Immediate Care, the premier provider of urgent care medicine on the TreasureCoast, reminds residents to use caution when dealing with electricity during or after a major storm, such as Tropical Storm Fay. "Electrocution is a primary concern whenever there's a major storm," said Kenneth J. Palestrant, M.D., founder of Physicians Immediate Care. "Water and electricity just don't mix," he added. Dr. Palestrant warns residents to avoid standing water because downed power lines may be hidden beneath the surface. When using electrical equipment, don't allow a power cord to get wet, and don't stand in water while operating this type of equipment. If water intrusion has occurred in your home, unplug electrical appliances and turn off the circuit breaker, if necessary. Lastly, when re-setting the circuit breaker or plugging in electrical cords, do so on a dry or insulated surface, suggests Dr. Palestrant.

Physicians Immediate Care wants to remind residents that they are available on an urgent basis if you have health questions or concerns, or if you have been accidently injured during cleanup.

Physicians Immediate Care measures its success through patient satisfaction and extraordinary care. Physicians Immediate Care also offers employers professional services for workers compensation, routine exams, and drug testing. Physicians Immediate Care provides a convenient, cost effective alternative to emergency rooms and doctor's offices from their original facilities at 1900 SE Port Saint Lucie Boulevard and at 4007 SW Port Saint Lucie Boulevard in the PaarCenter. For additional information call (772) 398-1588 or (772) 343-1774, or visit their website at www.immedcare.com.

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