Power Outages and What Can Cause Them
Losing power is always an inconvenience, and sometimes it can actually be a hazard. If you have extreme temperatures, or have equipment that you rely on for your health or your business, not having electricity is a major problem. Power outages can be caused by a number of different reasons, some are obvious and some not so much. But no matter what the cause of the power outage, the effect on you is the same. In today’s blog, we wanted to talk about some of the reasons for power outages, and how Catalyst Electric can help you to be more prepared. If you’d like to know why power outages usually happen, and what you can do about it, just keep reading this blog.
Lightning Strike
This is one of the leading causes of power outages, as it is actually pretty common. If a lightning strike damages powerlines or an electrical substation near you it is likely to leave you in the dark (and cold or heat depending on the time of the year). Of course, lightning is completely unpredictable and not something you can really prepare for. But having a backup generator can make a huge difference if a lightning strike causes a prolonged power outage in your neighborhood.
Flooding
Even if your house or business is not directly affected by flooding, it is possible that power lines or infrastructure can be. If there is a problem with electrical utilities, and flooding is present in the area, it may hinder electric workers' ability to get to problem areas and make repairs. If that’s the case, you may be without power for a period of time even if your house is in the dry.
High Winds
From tornados to straight-line winds, and other high-speed winds events, powerlines, and utility poles can be broken. Unfortunately, when that happens it is usually widespread. That means there may be a large number of people who are out of power at the same time and it may take a longer period of time for repair crews to get everyone functioning again. We know how uncomfortable waiting for power can be when pretty much everything in your life depends on it.
Ice Storms
While we are out of the woods when it comes to ice storms this year, it is one of the more common reasons for electrical outages. It is another one of those situations that are usually widespread and can cause power outages that last for days. Having a power outage in the middle of the winter it’s not just uncomfortable, it is dangerous. Having a backup generator can make that situation totally bearable rather than an emergency.
Car Crashes
It is typical for utility poles to be along highways and roads, or crossing them. Unfortunately, that means sometimes cars will crash into them, causing outages for the people in that area until repairs can be made. That happens near your home or business, it could definitely impact your electrical service for a while, especially if a pole has to be replaced.
Catalyst Electric is Here to Help!
In case you didn’t know, Catalyst Electric is a certified Kohler generator installer at Lake of the Ozarks. We would love to give you a free quote to give me an idea of how easy it could be for you to have the peace of mind of a backup generator at Lake of the Ozarks. There are a lot of reasons that electricity can go out, but you only need one solution. Let Catalyst Electric take care of you in an emergency by helping you be prepared ahead of time. You will never forget the sense of relief and well-being the first time you put it to use. Whether you are a full-time homeowner at Lake of the Ozarks, a second homeowner, or a business owner, a backup generator is a great investment! If you have any questions about backup generators, just give us a call! We are ready and able to help you. If you enjoyed learning about electricity and electrical services at Lake of the Ozarks, we invite you to follow us on social media! We share information all the time through the social media channels listed below.
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