Blackouts Can Occur At Any Moment: Purchase A Generator

Many homes in Houston, Texas and Florida, maintain comfortable temperatures inside their homes with the help of their air conditioning systems. As the summer months continue and the temperatures rise, the demands of electricity across the states increases dramatically. 

Utility companies such as Florida Power and Light (FPL), have previously resorted to rolling blackouts, to avoid massive blackouts caused when the demand for electricity exceeds the supply. Unfortunately, massive blackouts can occur unexpectedly.

An example of this occurred in 2008, as the state was affected by a blackout which left approximately 680,000 residents without power. That resulted in accidents, as well as traffic jams, people being stuck in elevators, and hospitals resorting to backup generators.

Fortunately, there are ways to prepare for an event such as this. Purchasing a quality emergency standby generator, will give you peace of mind in knowing that whatever happens, you will never be out of power. Whatever your choice, contact experts in the field, such as Personalized Power Systems, they will help you choose the right generator for your home.

Prepare For This Hurricane Season With A Personalized Family Disaster Plan

An emergency can occur at any moment and protecting your family and your home should be a priority. Living in a coastal region like the state of Florida,  you should begin preparing in the event of a storm.  Purchasing an emergency standby whole house generator should be a priority. This equipment will allow you to keep your house powered after a storm.

The Florida Division of Emergency Management lists steps to take during hurricane season. In their website, families are given a personalized family disaster plan based on information they provide about their home, family and pets.

The website lists the information given by the personalized preparedness plan:

1.   Recommended amounts of food and water based on family information.

2.   Contact information for local emergency responders and maps of local Evacuation Zones

3.   Checklists of important steps to take before, during, and after a disaster.

Having power in your home, will allow you to keep the food and water fresh at all times. It will also allow you to keep your wireless communication devices charged, to keep in touch with family members as well as contact the local emergency responders.

Finally, a generator will maintain your quality of life, maintaining your home at comfortable temperatures with a running air conditioning system, being able to cook meals with your electric stove, and watch recent news on your television. For more information on quality home generators do not hesitate to contact your local Personalized Power Systems.

Home Generator During Hurricane Season Recommended by FPL

During this hurricane season, with the great number of storms which have been predicted to hit the state of FLorida, companies such as Florida Power and Light (FPL) understand the importance of owning a generator to not only maintain your quality of life, but also keep you and your family members safe after a power outage caused by a storm.

According to FPL, purchasing a quality emergency standby generator, is recommended especially when  family members depend on medical equipment powered by electricity. A generator will also protect your assets in case of a power outage.

If you do not own a home generator, your refrigerator and freezer must be set to the coldest temperature; this will help keep your food fresh for longer once the power goes out. If, on the other hand, you have prepared with a whole-house generator, check to see if it has the right amount of fuel so you may power your home for days. 

For more information on the different affordable generators available for your home, contact your local Personalized Power Systems. An expert will guide you in choosing the right equipment that will meet all of your needs. 

Hurricane Season and Your Cell Phone Service Provider

Wireless Technology has now been part of many people's lives. Cell phones are not only used to make calls but they also update us on recent news, allow us to connect to social networking websites, track developing storms, among others. As we become increasingly reliant on these units, how will wireless carriers handle the power outages after a hurricane?

According to the Miami Herald, wireless service providers prepare for the hurricane season with backup plans such as “ cells on wheels (COWS), cells on light trucks (COLTS) and generators on trailers (GOaTS).”  To keep these much-needed devices working properly when the power goes out, service providers have equipped their mobile network centers with quality emergency standby generators that allow them to keep powered after a storm.

Florida residents can also do their part to prepare and keep their phones charged by purchasing a home generator. The unit will allow you to have power even after the storm, maintaining your quality of life and keeping you connected to your loved ones.

If you would like to learn more about the different kinds of generators available, do not hesitate to contact your local Personalized Power Systems. An expert will be able to guide you in choosing the right equipment for your home.

Frozen Foods During Hurricane Season

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has stated that this hurricane season will bring with it  “ a 70 percent chance of 12 to 18 named storms, which could become one of the 6 to 10 projected hurricanes. Of these, three to six can become major hurricanes with sustained winds from 111 mph or higher.” Knowing this, residents of Florida have begun preparing their homes for this season.

The Sun-Sentinel discussed how a dietician from Nova Southeastern University, Marilyn Gordon, advised against purchasing frozen foods until after hurricane season. She stated, “A prolonged power outage after a storm could cost you plenty in spoiled freezer food.”  The article explained how during Hurricane Wilma, hundreds of thousands of South Florida residents had to throw out food due to the power outages caused by the storm.   

This is one more reason to purchase an emergency standby generator. An affordable generator will give you the peace of mind in knowing that even after the storm, you won’t have to worry about losing money by having to throw away your food. You can continue to enjoy the same quality of life until power is restored.

Visit your local Personalized Power Systems, where you will be given information that will help you choose the right propane gas generator for your home. 

Developing Storm In the Atlantic: Prepare By Purchasing a Generator

The hurricane season is here. The Sun-Sentinel, discusses how meteorologists have begun monitoring a disturbance in the Atlantic Ocean.  Although it is not yet a storm, it has the potential to become one.

The hurricane center wants to give  Florida residents, as many days as possible to prepare for a storm. As the Sun-Sentinel explains, “the hurricane center plans to stretch its forecasting abilities, starting with generating six- and seven-day track forecasts — one of three new experiments intended to give residents as much preparation time as possible.”

This will allow Florida residents  to prepare by buying emergency standby generators, that will keep their homes powered after the storm.

The hurricane center is also developing a method in which it warns Florida residents of disturbances before they even become tropical systems. This, the Sun-Sentinel states, will “provide the odds of a disturbance becoming a storm, from two to five days.” Since this technology is under development, the warnings may not lead to a storm actually hitting the state, but it will still allow residents to prepare so they won’t lose power.

Although this will give individuals more time to prepare for the storm, it is important not to leave such preparations for the last minute. Contact your local Personalized Power Systems, which carries quality whole-house generators for your Florida home.

Financing Making Generators Available For Every Home

The Pinecrest Tribune goes over how technology and financing have positively changed the accessibility of quality emergency stand-by generators. Previously, individuals who wanted to purchase a home generator had to go through a 12-month process dealing with permits and installation. These Florida residents had to also pay in full once the installation was complete.

What changed? According to the article, after a very active hurricane season in the years 2004-2005, the demand for generators increased dramatically outpacing the supply. After a year, as the article explains, “the supply of generator systems that power entire homes and businesses ha[d] finally caught up with demand, and most of the building departments in South Florida ha[d] updated and streamlined their installation requirements.”

Due to these events, Florida residents can now enjoy the benefits of having their generator systems installed and ready to go in a much shorter period. The improvement in technology has also made generators affordable. As the article explains, “a couple of manufacturers have introduced new generators with electrical load management technology, allowing entire homes to be powered through extended outages by smaller generators that cost less to buy and operate.”

Now that the hurricane season is here, it is important to prepare accordingly. Knowing that a generator will help keep your quality of life after the storm, as well as protect your assets. Visit your local Personalized Power Systems, where an expert will help you in choosing the right generator for your home. 

Own an Emergency Standby Generator?

The beginning of Hurricane season marks the increase in buys of whole-house generators by Florida and Houston, Texas residents. To continue receiving the benefits of these emergency stand-by generators, it is important to follow certain guidelines that will keep your home safe. Miami Dade County’s government website lists generator safety tips.

According to the website, the location of a quality generator should be outside. It is important that their placement is done in a well-ventilated area and not where the fumes could get inside your home.  The proper installation of a generator should be left to a professional such as Personalized Power Systems. They will make sure all the correct safety guidelines are followed.

Generators come in a variety of sizes and power level. You need to use the right generator according to your needs. It is also important to maintain these propane gas generators. Make sure to never refuel the generator when it’s still hot or running. It is also important to keep the unit clean. Clean leaves and foreign matter away from the unit. This will allow it to function properly for years to come.

For more information on safety measures that you should take once you purchase a home generator, do not hesitate to contact your local Personalized Power systems. 

The Risk of Hiring Unlicensed Contractors During Hurricane Season

Florida and Houston, Texas residents have begun preparing their homes for the hurricane season. Whether it is by fixing roofs, installing shutters and whole-house emergency standby generators, the need of a contractor dramatically increases. It is important to make sure the contractors hired to work on your home are reliable and have the appropriate license provided by the state.  

The Sun-Sentinel wrote an article discussing how unlicensed contractors are on the rise, tricking people out of their money.  As the the article states, “The best thing you can [do] to protect your home and bank account is to make sure you only do business with licensed, reputable contractors. Check your contractor’s license at MyFloridaLicense.com and report unlicensed activity by calling 1-866-532-1440.”

The article provides individuals with tips to follow, to make sure they will not lose their money. It is important to check if the company has the appropriate license required to operate. Reputable companies such as Personalized Power Systems are licensed by the state to do their work. Checking references is also important. Finally, you should document any transaction being made. Preparing for hurricane season is very important, and so is making sure a licensed contractor is there to help you be ready to face the storm.