Tag Archives: Power Outage

How to Buy a Generator 3

A home generator can really help you out when you lose power in your home. It is a must for anyone who frequently loses power and can be out for hours or days at a time. A generator can restore critical services to your home, such as by providing heat, water, and electricity to medical equipment, as well as lights, and cold food storage. In previous posts, How to Buy a Generator and How to Buy a Generator 2, I talked about identifying your need. One of the things that can be confusing is figuring out exactly how much energy … Continue reading →

Did You Have A Power Outage While You Were Away?

Sometimes if you are away for more than eight hours, your home may have suffered a power outage without your knowing. This could have some serious repercussions. For example, if your power went out and your frozen food thawed and then later refroze, it won’t be safe to eat. In the winter, a power outage can mean a loss oh heat and frozen pipes that burst, causing a flood. The soon you take care of a power outage, the better. It is also good to know if you had a power outage, because your electronics can be affected. Some electronics … Continue reading →

Games in the Dark

“Because the night belongs to us…” Okay, I am starting this post with a fairly cheesy song lyric but it seems to fit the theme here, which is essentially that there is much family fun to be had sans lighting and minus the sun. The good times definitely don’t need to come to a close just because the sun has decided to lay on the beach in Hawaii and pay a visit to Asia. Because the night offers so many unique and exclusive games, you may very well be tempted to close the blinds and vanquish the artificial light on … Continue reading →

Homeowners Guide For Action When The Power Goes Off.

There are many reasons power to a home can be disrupted. The best way to avoid losses caused by power outages is to be prepared and understand what steps you can take to reduce risk of secondary losses. Homeowners should have regular inspections of the interior and the exterior electrical wiring. Surge protections and understanding how to prevent damage to personal property is a vital preventative measure. In some areas of the country, an alternate power sources, such as generators, maybe a good idea, especially where electricity is needed to pump water from their private wells or run medical equipment. … Continue reading →

Preparing for Power Outages

Due to a recent thunderstorm we experienced a short power outage. It was not too bad, since it was still light outside and the power came back on within twenty minutes. The thing that really distressed me was that our cable modem was knocked out for several hours and along with that our Voice Over IP phone as well. We do have cell phones on hand for emergencies, so I knew that we were okay, but it made me start thinking about what contingencies we need to plan for. 1) You should have flashlights, lanterns (battery or gas powered), and … Continue reading →