People always say that knowledge is power. But if your area is experiencing a power outage, knowledge of what’s happening, proactive foresight, and preparation could literally give you power.
Typically, there’s no warning before your home or business experiences a power outage. You’re going about your day, and suddenly you’re left in the dark without being able to use electrical appliances and devices. In some cases, a blackout may be a minor inconvenience. In others, it may cause a dramatic halt to your plans or even put the health and safety of family members at risk.
Knowing how to respond is vital to take charge of the situation. Here’s how to find out about power outages in your area and, most importantly, what to do now in preparation before the lights go out.
When you experience a loss of electricity, it’s best to go straight to the source for information. That means contacting your electric service provider. We suggest locating and saving their number ahead of time in case you lose access to the internet.
If you have internet access, many service providers provide online interactive maps of service areas. In these maps, you can search for your home or business address and locate any information they’ve published about electricity service outages. This information often includes an estimated restoration time plus details about the cause of the outage.
Whether you anticipate a power outage coming your way or not, there are a few steps you can take and things to plan in case the outage occurs. Here’s what to consider when preparing for a blackout.
Food in the fridge and medical needs is one of the many reasons you may want to consider a backup power source for your home in case of an emergency. A secondary power source allows you to carry on in an outage without losing refrigeration or power to run medical devices like oxygen tanks or CPAP machines.
The best option here is a fume-free solar generator or portable power station. Gas generators can leak dangerous carbon monoxide into your home. Look instead for solutions like EcoFlow’s DELTA Pro Solar Generator, which is safe to use in almost any setting. DELTA Pro’s capacity starts at 3.6kWh. Enough for hours of heavy-duty use. It doesn’t stop there either, expand all the way to an industry-leading 25kWh by adding another unit, Extra Batteries and Smart Generators. That’ll keep you going even during extended blackouts.
If you only need to power a few essential devices, consider a smaller (and less expensive) option like the RIVER or RIVERPro Portable Power Station. It charges quickly and has a lifespan of at least a decade, making it a worthwhile investment for backup home power.
If you live in an area that experiences frequent or long-term blackouts, you may want to consider a whole home backup solution or a robust off-grid option like EcoFlow’s Power Kits and Smart Home Ecosystem.
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About EcoFlow
EcoFlow is a leading eco-friendly energy solutions company with the vision to power a new world. Since its founding in 2017, EcoFlow aims to become a reliable and trusted energy companion for individuals and families across the world, providing accessible and renewable power solutions at home, in the outdoors and in mobile spaces. Today, with operational headquarters located in the USA, Germany, and Japan, EcoFlow has empowered more than 2 million users in over 100 markets worldwide.
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