5 Situations that Could Cause a Power Outage

Whether you are a home owner, a business owner, or both - being without power for any amount of time is inconvenient, and sometimes can even cause you to lose money. We often think of the obvious reasons for power outages like a bad a thunderstorm but did you know there are many reasons that could leave your home or business without power? Today our electrical contracting company at the Lake of the Ozarks would like to share with you 5 situations that could cause a power outage.


#1 Winter Ice Storms 

Of course, now one of the biggest cause of a power outage is the chance of winter weather, especially ice storms. Ice storms can cause havoc on power lines. When ice forms on power lines, the lines get heavy and have the potential to snap. Power is even more crucial during the harsh winter months because often when you do not have power, you don't have heat either. Installing a backup generator can give you peace of mind that you will never have to go without heat during the winter.

#2 Flooding 

Flooding is fairly common in the lake area when it comes to the Spring and in some cases during the Summer months. When a flood occurs from heavy rains in the Ozarks, nearby power lines can be an effect even if your home or business is not affected by the flooding. When flooding occurs, it is hard for workers to access the damaged areas to make repairs. This means that you could be without power for an extended period of time.

#3 Tornados and Wind Storms 

Tornadoes and even high-speed winds can damage and/or cause power lines to come down. When a power line comes down, it will leave you without heat/air, light, and anything that requires power to operate. If the storm is bad enough you could be left without power for days.

#4 Car Accidents 

Aside from the outdoor elements causing you to lose power, a car accident can also cause your home or business to go without power. The city streets are often lined with utility poles. If a car accident occurs and crashes into utility poles, you could go without power.

#5 Lightning 

Lightning can do some serious damage to your electricity. From power surges J.R. and damaged power lines, a bad lightning storm could leave you without power. Lightning is one of the leading cause of power outages and it is quite common.



Never Be Without Power - Install a Backup Generator! 

If you never want to worry about being without power again, we have a solution for you - install a backup generator at the Lake of the Ozarks! KOHLER generators come on within seconds of a power outage and the best part is, you don't even have to lift a finger! KOHLER generators can power your entire home or business including industrial fridge/freezers, security systems, computers, gas pumps, Heat/AC, lights and more! Have questions or ready to get one installed? Reach out to our team at Catalyst Electric!

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