Hurricane Rina Strengthens In The Atlantic

Hurricane Rina formed earlier this week. According to the National Hurricane Center (NHC),  Rina has now become a category 2 hurricane. It has sustained winds of 100 MPH.  It is the 6^th hurricane formed in the Atlantic Ocean this hurricane season.  Satellite imagery provided by NASA, shows the menacing storm.

The NHC has provided with a  five-day forecast. As shown below Florida is on the path of the storm.

WSVN has also provided a forecast model, showing the different paths the storm can take, four of which will pass through the state.

It is important for Florida residents to begin making preparations. Purchasing an emergency standby generator should be part of the preparatory steps. The unit will help in maintaining your quality of life once the power goes out.

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Hurricane Rina Threatens The State of Florida

Hurricane Rina formed in the Atlantic earlier this week. It has sustained winds of up to 100 miles per hour. As shown below, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) shows the five-day forecast for the storm. This may be cause for concern for South Florida residents.

Although the forecast may change as the days pass, it is important to begin preparing accordingly. Purchasing a generator should be one of the first steps taken to safeguard your home. The unit will help in keeping your family safe in case of a power outage. You will also be able to continue the usage of electrical appliances, as well as medical equipment.

Do not wait until an official warning has been issued to prepare for a storm. Visit Personalized Power Systems to purchase an emergency standby generator.

Hurricane Warning Breakpoints: How They Work

Florida and Houston, Texas residents are on constant alert during hurricane season. Their location in the Atlantic Coast puts them in the path of a storm. The National Hurricane Center (NHC), issues a watch or a warning based on specific breakpoints.

The NHC states, “Coastal areas placed under tropical storm and hurricane watches and warnings are identified through the use of ‘breakpoints.’ A tropical cyclone breakpoint is defined as an agreed upon coastal location that can be chosen as one of two specific end points or designated places between which a tropical storm/hurricane watch/warning is in effect.” 

Residents of these regions should prepare for storms with an emergency standby generator. The unit will help restore energy seconds after a power outage. Propane gas generators will also keep those requiring electricity for their medical equipment safe no matter the meteorological conditions. For more information visit Personalized Power Systems.

High Winds Leading to Power Outages

Florida and Houston, Texas residents can be subject to sudden wind storms.  The National Hurricane Center, advices the placement of shutters around your home when a warning has been issued to protect your property as well as your family. High winds not only affect the structure of your home, but they can also result in power outages.

Just this Monday, October 17^th, residents of Texas were affected by a dust storm, with high winds of up to 75 miles an hour. Many residents of the region were left without power. The video below shows the extent of the winds as well as the power of the storm.

A natural disaster can occur at any moment. Being prepared should be your priority. Purchasing an emergency standby generator allows you to continue having power seconds after the storm causes your power to go out. Contact Personalized Power Systems where you can obtain more information about the different generators available for your home.

Rain Brings Texas and Florida Power Outages

Coastal regions such as Florida and Houston, Texas were hit by heavy rains in the beginning of the month of October. The bad weather has left thousands of residents without power. In Houston, Texas more than 5,000 customers were left without power this past weekend. In Florida, 3,450 residents of Miami-Dade and Broward County lost power the first week of October.

An article published by ABC for Houston residents, discusses how “CenterPoint says more than 5,000 of its customers were without lights in the Houston area Sunday evening. Most of the outages were centered southeast of Rosenberg, which saw some of the hardest rain.”

The Miami Herald reports how Florida residents in the southern counties lost power due to a brief but heavy storm on Friday. An FP&L spokesman, Mayco Villafana, stated: “There were a lot of scattered high winds,’’ Villafana said. “A lot of vegetation hit the lines and wires came down.’’

Being left without power can happen at any time. The formation of storms come without warning Storms form unexpectedly, and living in coastal regions puts you at risk of losing power. Purchasing an emergency standby generator means your power will be restored seconds after electricity goes out. Contact Personalized Power Systems, where experts will guide you in choosing the right propane-gas generator for your home.

Counties In Florida and Texas With Risk of Being Hit By Storm

Residents of Florida and Houston, Texas continue with the preparation process during the peak of Hurricane season, to safeguard their homes and their families. Below are two graphics from the National Hurricane Center showing which counties in the states of Florida and Texas have the highest risk of being hit by a hurricane.

As the images above illustrate, counties in Florida and Texas shown in yellow, orange and red have the highest number of strikes by a hurricane.  In Florida these include: Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward, Collier and Palm Beach. In Texas, the counties most affected are: Harris, Galveston, Chambers and Jefferson.

All of these regions have had a direct hit by at least 8 hurricanes from 1900-2010. Living in coastal locations you are always at risk of being hit by a hurricane.  Keeping this information in mind, residents should continue their preparatory steps by purchasing a quality Propane-gas generator.

Personalized Power Systems will be able to help you in choosing the right generator for your home, as well as, take care of the installation process. Living without power should not be an option, when quality generators are within reach.

Purchasing a Generator During The Peak of Hurricane Season

August through late October mark the peak of hurricane season.  Major hurricanes have hit US shores during this time. Andrew, Katrina and Wilma all formed during this time period, leaving thousands of homes without power. Images provided by the National Hurricane Center, show the prevailing tracks of storms for the months of September and October.

As we remain in the peak of hurricane season, new storms form in the Atlantic. Florida and Houston, Texas residents are at risk of being hit by a storm. It is important to purchase a quality propane gas generator as part of your hurricane preparations. The units will guarantee uninterrupted power in your homes after the electricity goes out.

For more information about the different affordable generators available for your home, do not hesitate to contact Personalized Power Systems. With more than a decade of experience, the company will help you choose the right generator for your home.