Six essential steps to prepare for winter power outages

(NewsUSA) – Cold weather is coming, and homeowners need to prepare now for potential power outages. According to NOAA’s 2024-2025 Winter Outlook, a slow-developing La Nina is expected to impact winter weather conditions across most of the United States. Much of the Great Lakes and Pacific Northwest is expected to receive above-average precipitation, while the Pacific Northwest through the Great Plains are expected to receive below-average temperatures this winter. Both factors can potentially contribute to power outage events, as high precipitation can damage an aging power infrastructure, and cold weather can create greater demand on the electrical grid. “Americans experienced an all-time high of 1.2 billion hours without power in the first nine months of the year, and we only expect that to continue to rise through the winter,” said Kyle Raabe, president of Consumer Power for Generac. “As low temperatures and harsh conditions strain the country’s electrical grids, winter power outage preparation has become more important than ever.” Power outages can be especially dangerous during winter weather and can have far-reaching consequences that affect nearly every aspect of modern living. Without electricity, homes are left without heating, refrigeration, and lighting. Power loss can lead to dangerous living conditions in...