3 Ways To Prepare For An Emergency Power Outage

Apr 20, 2022

A power outage can be a major inconvenience. Power outages are often caused by sleet storms, freezing rain or high winds, and damaging power lines and equipment. You may be left without air/heating conditioning, hot water, lighting, or even running water during a power outage. If you’re not prepared, this can be a major problem. Everyone has a responsibility to protect their families and their homes. A little preparation can make a big difference in your family’s safety and comfort when the lights go out. This article will discuss three ways to prepare for an emergency power outage.

Stock Up On Backup Lighting

Having canned food and other essential supplies at home may be a smart way to prepare for an emergency, but many people forget to purchase backup lighting options in case their power goes out. You might have some candles lying around, but this is a less efficient solution, not to mention one that’s pretty toxic for your air quality. Flashlights are necessary during a power outage, but they may not provide sufficient lighting for your needs. Therefore our electrical experts at CNA recommend a portable LED camping lantern; they are energy-efficient, effective, and can run on batteries for weeks.

Check Your Carbon Monoxide And Smoke Detectors.

Many people forget to test their carbon monoxide and smoke detectors when the power goes out. You should always check to ensure that you have battery backups for your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. This is extremely important in case of an emergency. It is important to do year-round, and none of these devices should be without working batteries. However, during an emergency power outage, where you are without other essential household functions, having safety components that work is even more important

Install A Backup Generator.

The best way for you to ensure your home has the power it needs in case of an emergency power outage continues to be backup generator installation. If you live in an area prone to power outages or simply want peace of mind knowing that you can power your home in an emergency, then installing a backup generator is a great idea. And with an automatic standby generator, you’ll not have to worry about flipping a switch to turn the power back on.

Prepare for a Power Outage with a Generac Generator Installation

Suppose you have been without power before; you’d know how terrible it can be. Plan for an extended power outage and protect everything that matters to you with a Generac home backup generator. A Generac home backup generator senses when there’s a power outage, turns on automatically, and delivers power to your home. It will run until utility power returns. Having a generator installed is easier and more affordable than you might think.

Generac has a Mobile Link remote monitoring system which can be installed with the generator. It is often placed beside the generator’s motherboard. If there are any issues that would prevent the generator from running correctly, the Mobile Link will detect the problems and send an email to CNA Experts and you, the homeowner. That way, we can fix everything right away before the generator is needed, so your generator is always ready.

At CNA ELECTRIC LTD, we bring you the ease of use and peace of mind with a variety of reliable Generac generators, backed by our world-class service and support. We make generator installation easy and give residents in and around the Nanaimo a turnkey price with no hidden costs. We will help you customize a backup generator that best fits your budget and your needs. If you’re thinking about purchasing a generator, kindly give us a call at 1-250-816-8884 or send us an email at cna.electrician@gmail.com so we can help determine the best fit for you.