Preparing for a Winter Storm Power Outage

1/31/2021 (Permalink)

During the winter, one of the most notorious things that can happen is that your home or business loses power during or after a winter storm. With no electricity, most lose heating, electric devices can be damaged, and even food supplies in fridges and freezers can go bad. And there’s often no way to tell when your power will be restored. However there are ways to prevent these disasters before and during a winter storm in order to keep your houses and businesses safe. Backdoor Survival has recommended these simple and effective tips for keeping yourself safe:

• Make sure you have working flashlights and plenty of batteries ready
• Have some kind of battery-operated radio so you can keep informed of the weather and storms in your area
• Make sure you have a handheld can opener
• If you have a automatic garage door, ensure you know how to use it manually in case you need to leave
• After the power goes out, unplug any sensitive electrical equipment to protect them from possible power spikes when the power comes back on
• Keep a supply of books and board games to keep your family occupied and calm during the outage
• Consider investing in a portable backup generator

  When a storm hits there’s no telling whether or not you will lose power. And in most cases, there’s no way to tell when you will get power back either. So it’s important to be prepared for the worst and to keep a close eye on the weather during the high of winter storm season. Make sure you have a plan and keep your homes and businesses safe during the winter.

 As always, if disaster strikes, SERVPRO of Springfield and SERVPRO of Morgan, Cass, Macoupin & Montgomery Counties are always here for you. We can be reached 24/7 at 217-528-7775.