WAUKESHA, Wis., Sept. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Hurricane
Florence is churning in the Atlantic, threatening the East Coast,
while another system looks to be right behind it. There has never
been a more important time to prepare.
September is National Preparedness Month, and Generac Power
Systems is reminding everyone to review their backup power plans as
part of their disaster-readiness planning. Power lines and major
utilities are extremely vulnerable to severe storms and heavy wind
damage. In fact, in 2017, 50 percent of power loss in America was
due to strong storms, and there were more than 1.1 billion recorded
hours of power loss in the U.S.
"The first introduction many people have to backup power is
during an emergency situation," said Russ
Minick, chief marketing officer, Generac. "It's imperative
families take the time and create a plan that includes backup
power. We've seen storms in the past year that have left households
without power for weeks at a time. A home standby generator is by
far the best way to ensure you have power."
Generac, the leading manufacturer of generators for home standby
and emergency power, has a variety of resources to help
individuals, businesses and communities prepare for emergencies
before they happen.
According to FEMA, a backup generator is worth considering as
part of a home emergency plan. During this National Preparedness
Month, Generac's outage experts recommend taking stock of essential
items you need to power to determine what size or type of generator
you may need:
- Air conditioners in the summer or a furnace in the winter
- Sump pumps, water pumps and water heaters
- Refrigerators, freezers and major appliances
- Lights, television or internet
- Any device that may need charging, like phones, laptops
When you've determined the essential items you need to back up
during a power outage, schedule an in-home consultation with a
certified Generac dealer before purchasing a backup power system.
Their experts can recommend what size and type of portable or
automatic home standby generator system you may need.
"Having a fully-functional backup power source keeps critical
appliances running during an emergency," Minick said. "It
establishes a sense of normalcy during an emergency situation, will
give you peace of mind and allow you to concentrate on remaining
safe."
To help households, businesses and communities prepare, Generac
offers a number of readiness resources including a comprehensive
"Be Prepared" severe weather preparation website. The site helps
individuals understand and prepare for various types of extreme
weather.
Homeowners can contact a local Generac representative to get
ahead of the storm and create a plan to keep your power
running.
Generac Power Systems, Inc., offers the broadest range of home
backup generators that turn on automatically when utility power
goes out, ensuring life goes on as usual despite dangerous power
outages. For more information, visit generac.com/be-prepared.
About Generac (NYSE: GNRC)
Generac Power Systems is a leading global supplier of backup power
and prime power products, systems and engine-powered tools. Back in
1959, our founder was committed to designing, engineering and
manufacturing the first affordable backup generator. Fifty-nine
years later, the same dedication to innovation, durability and
excellence has resulted in the company's ability to expand its
industry-leading product portfolio into homes and small businesses,
on job sites, and in industrial and mobile applications across the
globe. Generac offers single engine backup and prime power systems
up to 2 MW and paralleled solutions up to 100 MW, and uses a
variety of fuel sources to support power needs for our customers.
We are proud to be named, in back-to-back years, the Frost &
Sullivan 2014 and 2015 North American Natural Gas Generator Set
Company of the Year. Visit Generac.com for more information.
Media Contacts
Art
Aiello | Generac Public Relations | O: 262-544-4811 x 2987 |
art.aiello@generac.com
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Relations | C: 262-443-9543| lstoiber@prefixpr.com
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