MILWAUKEE, Jan. 28, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Power outage
experts at Briggs & Stratton® (NYSE: BGG) are asking
homeowners to take stock in their level of preparedness during this
winter season.
"The recent heavy snowfall on the East Coast reminds us how
important it is to be prepared for winter storms," says marketing
manager for Briggs & Stratton Standby Power Kimberly Raduenz.
"The most important preparation is to ensure that those in the home
have a way to stay warm if utility power is lost during a winter
storm."
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)* asks households
to have the following items to help endure the rest of the winter
storm season:
- Shovels and snow-removal equipment
- Extra blankets and warm clothing for every family member
- Rock salt or sand to improve traction on walkways
Another way to prepare for the winter storm season is to install
a standby generator system. This is the best insurance for
maintaining comfort and safety when the power goes out. It also can
help keep costs associated with an outage (like frozen pipes) at a
minimum.
Home standby generators provide whole-house backup power that
keeps families safe, comfortable and worry free during a power
outage. When utility power is knocked out by a storm, a standby
generator automatically turns on, seamlessly powering a home's most
essential needs, such as its furnace.
It's important to note that standby generators must be
professionally and permanently installed. Winter is a great time to
contact a local generator dealer to begin the installation planning
process.
At www.powernow.com, homeowners can find a guide that details
every step in the purchase process, including finding a local
generator dealer, to make the installation of a standby generator
system easy.
*To learn more, go to http://www.ready.gov/winter-weather.
About Briggs & Stratton Corporation:
Briggs & Stratton Corporation, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is the world's largest
producer of gasoline engines for outdoor power equipment. Its
wholly owned subsidiaries include North
America's number one marketer of pressure washers, and it is
a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of power
generation, lawn and garden, turf care and job site products
through its Briggs & Stratton®, Simplicity®, Snapper®, Snapper
Pro® Ferris®, PowerBoss®, Allmand™, Billy Goat®, Murray®, Branco®
and Victa® brands. Briggs & Stratton products are designed,
manufactured, marketed and serviced in over 100 countries on six
continents. For additional information, please visit www.basco.com
and www.briggsandstratton.com.
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