Prepare for a Hurricane with a Generator

Generators can keep your home running and your family comfortable during inclement weather.

Sherwin Electrical Services can help with that. We can install a new Generac automatic standby generator in your home in no time. It is the beginning of the 2014 Atlantic hurricane season and it's expected to be harsh. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is predicting 8 to 13 named storms. 3 to 6 of those storms are expected to become hurricanes and of those, 1 to 2 are expected to strengthen to a major hurricane.

The last major hurricane to hit Virginia was Hurricane Irene back in August of 2011. At its strongest, Irene was classified as a Category 3 hurricane, although it eventually dropped down to a Category 1 when making landfall over Virginia. Even with its diminished intensity, Irene was still able to wreak havoc all across VA. The most severe damage consisted of numerous downed trees on power lines, cars, homes, and roads along with flooding in many low-lying roads and neighborhoods. All of this combined to result in 1.2 million homes and businesses losing power.

An automatic standby generator can keep you and your loved ones safe and comfortable when the power goes out. The generator restores power to your home in less than 30 seconds and will automatically shut off when the power comes back on. Now you will be able to keep up with news about the storm, get in contact with loved ones, and maybe just relax and watch a movie with your family until the storm passes.

A Generac automatic standby generator simply gives you peace of mind, and with everything else that you have to worry about with a powerful storm, why worry about your power?

Learn more about protecting your family and your home with a generator from generac, so you will be prepared for the next hurricane!

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Be Prepared for a Hurricane with a Preparedness Guide

Everyone needs to be prepared for the unexpected. You, as well as your family and friends, will most likely not be together when disaster strikes. How will you find each other? Will you know if your children or parents are safe? You may have to evacuate or be confined to your home. What will you do if water, gas, electricity or phone services are shut off?

Download the Hurricane Preparedness Guide

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