Power outages can have a range of ramifications for an organization, from a minor annoyance—if their duration is short and emergency backup systems are functional—to a significant disruption, especially if the length of the power outage surpasses an organization's emergency backup power capabilities...
During the winter, the immediate concern will be heat. This particular heater will safely and effectively provide plenty of heat for a room. You will have bigger problems if the outdoor temperature remains consistently below freezing while at the same time the power outage lasts much longer than...
You need to be prepared to live without electricity for weeks, maybe months. After Hurricane Sandy, communities throughout the Northeast went without power for weeks, and in some areas, power was not restored for months because of the overwhelming damage to local infrastructure. Water, water, an...
When preparing a comprehensive pet emergency kit, it is crucial to consider your pet's nutritional needs. During emergencies, it is common for access to regular pet food supplies to be limited or disrupted. Therefore, it is essential to have an ample supply of pet food stocked in your emerge...
When thinking about National Preparedness Month, you may have evacuation plans in mind, know what supplies you need and have a set process for if an emergent situation arises. Making sure your industrial Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) system is ready for an emergent outage is no exception. ...
Most of us simply have to prepare diligently, wait for the “big one” to hit, then deal with it the best we can. To that end, you can take a few steps ahead of a large-scale disaster — whether or not it’s power-related. Step 1: Plan external access Murphy’s Law dictates ...
Whether you’re hit with a power outage, getting in some camping or stuck by the side of the road with a flat, we have posts that cover a number of options for emergency power and light. When the Power Grid Fails – 10 Things You Need to Prepare ...
A short power outage is inconvenient enough, but you may need to prepare for something long-term. Preppers will have enough food, light, water, and heat for these events.EMP or Solar FlarePreppers know how to prepare for an ElectroMagnetic Pulse. You will need water, food, fuel for heat,...
The second, more dynamic path, adds more serious attack scenarios, such as Data Manipulation, Pervasive Destructive Malware, or Severe Internet/Power Grid Outage. The third path builds on the previous but adds complicating factors—such as a Smokescreen Attack, Negative Media Response, Severe ...
Such rotors with cracks in the rotor teeth must normally be brought back to the factory of a generator manufacturer for repair. Such a repair in general requires today also a complete rewind of the rotor. Long outage times for the power plant are the consequence. Because this repair requires...