WAUKESHA, Wis., Sept. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- As National
Preparedness Month begins, Hurricane Dorian is threatening
the United States, and
California residents continue to
brace for a long wildfire season of Public Safety Power Shutoffs
(PSPS). During this year's National Preparedness Month, Generac
(NYSE:GNRC) reminds homeowners it only takes a minute to begin
preparing for the extended power outages.
The time between mid-August and mid-October is the most active
part of hurricane season, according to historical data logged by
the National Hurricane Center. Between the PSPS program in the
western U.S. to combat wildfires and severe weather across the
Midwest, it's no surprise power outages are peaking nationally in
September and October. Outages during these months are also often
the longest and most widespread as they're frequently caused by
hurricane damage and other severe weather, according to proprietary
Generac data. In fact, in 2018, Generac recorded 633.7 million
power outage hours across the United
States.
"The country's aging utility grid is vulnerable in extreme
weather, and Mother Nature hit all corners of the United States last year, causing outages
across the country," said Russ
Minick, chief marketing officer for Generac. "When the power
goes out, life becomes significantly more difficult. Homeowners
need to stop and take a minute to determine what they need to
prepare for the next power outage, regardless of how it is
caused."
Generac is encouraging everyone to take the first step to
becoming more prepared by taking only one minute to consider their
level of preparedness. In that one minute, homeowners can identify
an evacuation route, a list of necessary supplies, or choose a
backup power option. For the month of September, the Company will
feature "The Generac Prep Minute" tips, information, and content on
social media.
Having a plan for when the power goes out will help to provide
control and peace of mind during an uncertain situation. Homeowners
should review backup power options, especially if their home is
prone to extended utility outages due to severe weather or an aging
grid. A home standby generator is a worthwhile consideration as it
can sense utility failure and turn on automatically; because it is
powered by natural gas or propane, it's the safest and most
convenient solution for long-term backup power.
Homeowners can plan ahead and contact a local Generac
representative for an in-home assessment to determine the best
generator for their needs and installation requirements.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said it
expects as many as 17 named storms before the end of the hurricane
season on November 30. It only takes
a minute to start preparing, and homeowners can begin by visiting
generac.com/be-prepared.
About Generac
Generac Power Systems, Inc. (NYSE: GNRC)
is a leading global supplier of backup power and prime power
systems, battery storage systems, and engine-powered tools. In
1959, our founder was committed to designing, engineering and
manufacturing the first affordable backup generator. Sixty 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.
Generac also hosts Power Outage Central, the definitive source of
U.S. power outage data, at Generac.com/poweroutagecentral. For more
information about Generac and its products and services, visit
Generac.com.
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