WAUKESHA, Wis., April 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Two major
weather outlets have issued their annual outlooks for the 2021
hurricane season, both of which suggest another troubling forecast
for Atlantic and Gulf coast residents.
GeneracⓇ Power Systems (NYSE: GNRC) is encouraging
homeowners in hurricane-affected areas to begin preparing now as
the threat of an active hurricane season combined with the nation's
aging electrical grid, make power security and back-up power
solutions more critical than ever.
Weather experts from Colorado State University issued their
forecast this week, predicting 17 named storms, 8 hurricanes, and 4
major hurricanes (Category 3 or higher). AccuWeather's
meteorologists also released their annual outlook recently,
predicting between 16 and 20 named storms, including 7 to 10
hurricanes. Compared to the 30-year average, hurricane activity is
projected to be well above historical levels.
"Power security is an absolute necessity for the lifestyles we
are accustomed to in today's world," said Russ Minick, Chief Marketing Officer for
Generac. "With a changing climate and an electrical grid in need of
major updating, it is more important than ever to be prepared for
natural disasters and have the peace of mind that comes with
knowing your power is protected. Our homes are becoming our
sanctuaries -we live, work, learn, and even shop from our homes
today, and the impact of any loss of power cannot be
understated."
Generac offers several resources to help homeowners prepare
their homes for hurricanes and long outages. Consumers can find
more information about inclement weather and tips for emergencies
at https://www.generac.com/outages. They can also access
Generac's exclusive Power Outage Tracker, which features
up-to-the-minute outage information nationwide.
Generac home standby generators and solar energy storage systems
provide the power security necessary to maintain a safe, secure,
and comfortable home and are available in a variety of sizes to
meet every energy need and budget.
"Preparing homes takes planning and consideration," said Minick.
"With demand for backup power already at record levels, taking
action sooner rather than later is the key to being protected from
power outages that are likely to happen during the upcoming
hurricane season."
To learn more about Generac's power security systems, visit
www.generac.com.
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About Generac
Founded in 1959, Generac is a leading
global designer and manufacturer of a wide range of energy
technology solutions and other power products. As an industry
leader serving residential, light commercial, and industrial
markets, Generac's products and solutions are available globally
through a broad network of independent dealers, distributors,
retailers, e-commerce partners, wholesalers and equipment rental
companies, as well as sold direct to certain end user customers.
For more information about Generac and its products and services,
visit Generac.com.
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