{"id":3186,"date":"2024-04-22T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-22T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.boehmerheating.com\/blog\/?p=3186"},"modified":"2024-04-23T10:58:59","modified_gmt":"2024-04-23T14:58:59","slug":"power-outage-safety-how-to-survive-a-prolonged-power-outage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.boehmerheating.com\/blog\/generator\/power-outage-safety-how-to-survive-a-prolonged-power-outage\/","title":{"rendered":"Power Outage Safety: How to Survive a Prolonged Power Outage"},"content":{"rendered":"
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According to many sources, major power outages are more common and last longer than they did 10 years ago. Not only are they occurring with greater frequency, but the amount of downtime that people experience is also increasing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A power outage that lasts more than a few hours can have serious repercussions. For people who depend on medical equipment that depends on having power, a power outage compromises the ability to use essential equipment. The contents of your refrigerator can easily spoil during a prolonged outage, which results in the costly and wasteful replacement of groceries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to having a plan for when power outages occur, the best way to arm yourself in the event of a prolonged outage is to get a whole-house generator. We\u2019re your trusted source for the best generator installations, maintenance, and generator repair in Upper St. Clair, PA<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Steps to Prepare for a Prolonged Power Outage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, all areas of the US are subject to occasional power outages, and that\u2019s especially true here in Pennsylvania. Every household should have a plan in place for when prolonged power outages occur. Here are some things to do to get an effective plan in place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n