We’re all sick of hearing the phrase “unprecedented times”. When will we start having some more “precedented” times, instead? Will things ever settle down and feel stable again, like the good old days?

We can’t answer those questions, but at Northside Power, we’re here to remind you of the importance of owning a generator for your home or business.

Why should I buy a generator?

A generator is incredibly useful in the event of a power failure. For short power failures, they allow people to charge their devices and keep necessary medical equipment running– but for longer outages, they can quite literally mean the difference between life and death.

If a hurricane or another catastrophic weather event reaches your town, and the streets around your home are too damaged to travel, having a generator in your home means that things like your refrigerator are still operational– which means that you have access to safely stored food and water to help you survive until help arrives or until the roads are passable again.

Do I really need a generator if I don’t live somewhere that’s affected by hurricanes or tornadoes?

Natural disasters are a strong motivating factor for people to purchase generators– but people living in the affected areas are by no means the only ones who’d benefit from having access to a backup power source.

There are areas of the United States that are considered “safe” from natural disasters. Michigan, for example, is typically unaffected by things like hurricanes, tornadoes, and earthquakes.

But there’s no part of the country, or the world, that’s completely safe from power failures. And because almost everyone in the world is heavily dependent on electronics of all kinds, for everything from food storage to communication, a lack of power for any extended period of time can become a major problem that forces society to a standstill.

Why is it more important now than ever to get a generator?

You’ve probably noticed that natural disasters are seemingly only increasing– with wildfires, excessive snowfall, hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, and record high or low temperatures happening more and more often each year.

These changes are a result of climate change, which is an issue that is currently increasing in severity and will most likely get worse before it starts to get better.

The United States’ electrical grid is also becoming less and less reliable as time passes. Much of the infrastructure we depend upon for energy is outdated and poorly maintained– and if a poorly maintained grid leads to a power failure during a time of excessive heat or cold, people’s lives are truly at stake.

You deserve some peace of mind

In the face of so many big ecological events and scary changes, many people are experiencing anxiety and increased stress levels. There’s not much point in worrying about when the next big weather event will hit– it’s something we simply can’t control.

The best thing you can do for yourself, your family, and your community is to plan ahead. Purchasing a backup generator and familiarizing yourself with how it works is the best way to keep everything running smoothly, no matter what happens.

At Northside Power, we’re here to offer suggestions on the type of generator that’s best for your needs. We also provide routine and emergency maintenance, to ensure that your generator’s in great shape when you need it most.

If you’ve got questions or would like a quote, feel free to call us at 501-315-7213 or reach out via our contact form. We’d love to hear from you.