Whether the problem is Y2K or the fury of a passing storm, a portable gas-fired generator and a transfer switch will keep your house up and running while your neighbors remain in the dark. The electricity is out, the silence is deafening and all you can do is sit and wait.
Power outages are unavoidable and indiscriminate.
Fortunately, in most cases, the electricity is restored in less than an hour. But if you live in an area where power outages occur often or if they last for prolonged periods, losing power is much more than just an occasional inconvenience. An outage of more than a few hours can spoil refrigerated foods and cause frozen items to thaw. And for a household that relies on a well pump, a loss of electricity means no water for drinking, bathing or flushing the toilet. Perhaps the worst part is that a power outage leaves you feeling helpless and vulnerable, especially when it strikes at night.