01/24/2026
If you're planning to use a portable generator to power your house during the storm, please ensure you're taking the necessary precautions during startup and shutdown. You're a rockstar for taking charge of your safety, and we're here to support you! Before you turn your generator engine off or unplug it, make sure to turn the generator breaker off. Leaving the cord in and the generator running is sending power to the devices in the home, and if you just turn your generator engine off, you're creating a brownout that can damage the devices in your home. Always keep in mind that this is an emergency situation, and it's essential to only operate the things you need at the moment you need them. Using your electric water heater and the well at the same time can absolutely damage or shorten the life of your well pump. When operating the portable generator, allow the water heater to heat the water up, and only power the water heater by itself for about an hour. Before taking a shower or using the hot water, turn the water heater breaker off, and then turn your well on, but only the well by itself. Take quick showers, and then turn the well back off. Remember, your safety is our top priority, and we're here to support you 24/7. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at 301-904-0268. We're here to help, and we want to ensure you're safe and sound. ๐บ๐ธ
If you have power banks that will store power for charging phones and other devices please make sure you charge them up now,before the storm.