There are those fortunately rare occasions when the power is knocked out for one reason or another. It could be caused by something as serious as an accident that has taken out a pole or transformer or something minor that can be fixed within a matter of minutes or an hour at the most. Most of the time, it is no big deal and you just have to wait it out. However, wouldn’t it be nice to be prepared for even the shortest power outage? Having a kit prepared and ready to go when you need it will give you peace of mind and eliminate the stress and panic. Your Beverly Hills electrician has a few suggestions to help get your kit together. You can call H Electric for more guidance.
One of the most important, and probably most obvious power outage kit supplies are flashlights. You need at least two, but it is nice to have one for each person in the household. Along with flashlights, you will want to have at least one set of spare batteries. If your power outage are few and far between, it is a good idea to have one flashlight ready to turn on and leave the batteries out of the rest so there is no risk of corrosion.
Emergency candles are also a good idea along with holders. The emergency candle variety burns brighter and sheds more light than the standard decorative candles. Make sure you have proper holders to avoid a candle being tipped over and starting a fire. Don’t forget to include matches or a lighter in the kit.
These items are there to give you light, which is probably the most missed thing when the power goes out. You can also consider having a generator installed by an electrician. Beverly Hills homeowners can contact H Electric to learn more about standby generators and how they can ease the frustration during a power outage.