Winter Weather Power Outage Tips
Residents of Fairfield County, Connecticut are no strangers to power outages. While they are a year-round occurrence, blackouts may be more common during the winter months due to freezing temperatures, snow and ice storms, and a higher rate of car accidents.
If you the power goes out in your home this winter, don’t panic. Just keep calm and follow these tips from Cannondale Generators:
Having the right supplies on hand could be the difference between a relatively smooth experience and a disaster. Any good power outage preparation kid should include:
Wood stoves and fireplaces are a safe source of heat when the power goes out. However, DO NOT, under any circumstance, use outdoor heating equipment to warm your home. Devices such as kerosene heaters and BBQ grills emit carbon monoxide – a colorless, odorless gas which can be fatal in high doses.
As the old adage says, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Stop power outages in their tracks by equipping your home with a standby generator. These devices can automatically detect blackouts, and power on within seconds to provide your home with enough energy to run your lights, appliances, and electronics. No matter what the weather is like outside, your home won’t miss a beat.
Cannondale Generators offers professional standby generator sales, installations, and maintenance services to homes and businesses across Fairfield County, CT. If you live in Danbury, Stamford, Bridgeport, Greenwich, or the surrounding area, call us at (203) 762-2608 to get started with a free consultation.
Stock up on supplies.
Having the right supplies on hand could be the difference between a relatively smooth experience and a disaster. Any good power outage preparation kid should include:
- Battery-operated radio
- At least one flashlight per family member
- Plenty of extra batteries
- Non-perishable food
- Water
- First aid supplies
