Power was out temporarily on Black Friday morning at NorthPark Mall in Davenport, Iowa. Shoppers were returning slowly by 9 A.M. NorthPark Mall went black on Black Friday for about an hour and a half as MidAmerican Energy crews were dispatched into central Davenport to repair faulty equipment on one its lines. The outage that…
This utility pole snapped after a tractor trailer truck collected drooping lines when a tree fell into the wires on Main Street. Portions of the Village of Penn Yan are without power, telephone and internet service this afternoon after part of a tree fell into wires, causing another chain of events. Penn Yan Fire Chief…
3 Easy, Affordable and Smart Tips on How to Prepare for Extreme Weather June is National Hurricane Preparedness Month and the start of the summer storm season. Severe summer weather can strike anytime, anywhere, so homeowners are urged to be prepared. Being proactive is key when faced with an emergency situation and having a plan…
How to Buy the Right Backup Generator for Your Disaster & Budget The best backup power system for your is defined by how much interaction you want with the system and by how much you’re willing to spend. Roy Berendsohn, of Popular Mechanics, does a good job helping you review the options you need to know to…
NOV 21, 2016 – About 5,000 Washington area residents are without power Sunday after severe winds hit the area. About 3,100 Pepco customers in the District and Maryland are without electricity. Dominion Virginia Power says crews are working to restore power to about 1,500 customers in Northern Virginia. The bulk of the outages were in…
HGTV Host Experiences Benefits of Backup Power Firsthand John Colaneri, co-host of HGTV’s Cousins Undercover recently moved into a new home with his wife outside of Jersey City, N.J. With his vast experience in construction and home improvement, Colaneri knew he needed certain resources at his home. One of those resources was a KOHLER standby generator. “Growing up…
Commercial Generators 101 for Small Businesses What is a commercial generator? A standby commercial generator keeps your power on and your business open during an outage. It’s installed outside your business (like an AC unit) and comes on automatically — whether you’re open or closed. All within seconds of a power outage. Plus commercial generators run on propane…
how can the besy standby generator reviews help you? How do you determine which standby generator is the best one for your home? My Gen Set has done a very help review that includes a nice chart. You’ll be able to quickly see which generators can meet your needs… and which ones are best ignored.…