24/7 Emergency ServicePrepare for a Power Outage
8/22/2019 (Permalink)
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Summer thunderstorms can be exciting to watch from a safe distance. The rolling sound of the thunder in the background and the streaks of lightning light up the night sky is like natures version of July 4th fireworks. However, with every thunderstorm, there is the probability of a power outage. Here are 4 things SERVPRO of Edgewater/Deale-Churchton/Lothian recommends in the event of a power outage:
Install Surge Protectors. Install a plug-in, point-of-use electrical surge protector. You plug this device into a grounded electrical outlet and plug your appliances and computers into the surge protector. Click here for more information on surge protection.
Be Prepared. The best way to ensure business continuity is by being prepared. SERVPRO of Edgewater/Deale-Churchton/Lothian can help you develop an Emergency Readiness Plan (ERP). An ERP is a disaster plan to help your business be ready for whatever happens.
Battery Backups. If your property has a sump pump in the basement or crawl space, make sure the sump pump has a battery backup. Battery backsups are also important for network servers.
Contact Utility Company. When your office or home loses power, be sure to contact BGE, which provides power to most of Anne Arundel County, Maryland. Visit www.bge.com or call to report outages at 877-778-2222. If you see sparking power lines, immediately call 9-1-1.
Normally, a short power outage is no big deal, but the longer the power is out the potential for damage to a home or business increases.