7 Steps to a Power Outage Emergency Response Plan Power Outage Preparedness Year-Round Review and Improve Every year, the U.S. electrical grid experiences thousands of interruptions that cut off service to customers, including many businesses that rely on the grid to continue operations. From...
However, a summer power outage carries its own set of problems. Foremost are heat-related illnesses and the higher potential of spoilage for your food. Even if you aren’t convinced that hardcore preparedness is for you, it would still be difficult to argue against the possibility of a disast...
For most of us it’s not a matter of if the power grid fails, it’s a matter of WHEN and for how long. We all need to prepare for power grid failure. Many of the tips shared here are a good idea for general preparedness as well as power outages. We always need food, water and...
PreparednessVulnerablepopulationsPower outages can impact health, and certain populations may be more at risk. Personal preparedness may reduce impacts, but information on power outage preparedness and risk perception among vulnerable populations is limited. We examined power outage preparedness and concern ...
Stay safe and resilient. The more prepared you are, the easier it will be to weather the storm. This is the first in a series of blogs to mark Emergency Preparedness Week, May 7 to 13. For more see theEmergency Preparedness section of our website....
Our monitoring technology oversees and protects larger sections of the power grid. We rely on our customers to report and help us pinpoint smaller outages and their causes, such as those affecting several homes and businesses. When a power outage occurs, residents should report it by calling ou...
Power Outage Preparedness Find me on YouTube Practical, Helpful, and Easy to Understand Articles for the Non-Electrician and Amateur Mechanic Generators Click here to learn more about how to troubleshoot, repair, and service your generator. We also discuss topics like "bonding" and "grounding" ...
Those who are truly prepared for a power outage also have as many light sources as possible on hand. While traditional flashlights and candles are great options,a Mule Light, which is part glow stick part flashlight, is possibly the best. When used with its two included battery packs, the...
Sharing Data Improves Preparedness One of the researchers’ conclusions was that severe and interconnected blackouts could become less likely if all involved parties shared relevant data and the associated best practices used at their respective facilities. That makes it easier to identify what works wel...
We review the best portable generators for emergency preparedness and survival, to keep your gadgets and appliances powered during a storm.