Imagine Your Power Goes Out

Picture a scenario where you and your family are relaxing on the couch together, watching your favorite show one summery evening. There’s a massive storm outside, but you’re relaxed and calm. South Florida is known for its summer storms, so this one shouldn’t be any different. Suddenly, the home electric power shuts off. You sit and wait for a few moments, expecting the lights to turn back on; however, nothing occurs.

As it turns out, there’s been a massive blackout due to a downed tree, and no one in your neighborhood has power. Due to the nature of the storm and the repairs, the utility company expects electricity to be restored in two days. As South Floridians, we know that it’s invariably hot and muggy. This, combined with no air conditioning, can be a recipe for trouble for many families.

For those two days, you’ll be unable to take a hot shower, be unable to cook unless you have a grill at the ready, be without Internet access, and so much more. While it’s bad enough to be without the modern conveniences, many families rely on their home’s electrical system for their health. There are a wide variety of medical devices that need constant power from an outlet and medications that require refrigeration.

Also, adults may be out of work and kids might be out of school, forced to sit around a humid house, waiting and hoping that the power returns sooner rather than later. Completely cut off from the world, you’ll have to wait for a few days for your home electric system to power back on before you can return to regular life again.