Nor’easters Slam Northeast – Outages And Standby Power

Cancellations. Closures. Disrupted Schedules. Loss of Inventory. Financial Disaster.
 
If you’ve ever experienced a Nor’Easter, you know it’s not pleasant. In the winter, a Nor’Easter typically consists of freezing cold hurricane-force winds, bitter cold temperatures, flooding along the coastline, and heavy rain, sleet and snow.

In the summer, a Nor’Easter can be just as unbearable, but with massive amounts of rain instead of snow. Not only does a Nor’Easter disrupt the lives of people living in its path, but this type of major storm can negatively affect businesses. Power loss due to a severe storm can put lives in danger and can make it impossible to run a business. A Nor’Easter can wreak havoc on everything it touches.

Not yet fully recovered from last week’s storm, which at the peak caused around 150,000 power outages, the third Nor’Easter of 2018 is currently slamming the New England area. The National Weather Service issued a blizzard warning for Maine, New Hampshire and most of Massachusetts, which could receive an additional two feet of snow. As of late Tuesday, 220,000 were without power and the number was expected to increase.

If your business is not protected from the threat of a Nor’Easter or other severe weather events by with a commercial standby generator installed, now is the time to contact Generator Source. An industrial generator is designed to provide reliable backup power and keep your business operational during a major storm when grid power is lost.

Call Generator Source today. Our experienced sales consultants will match you with the perfect generator to protect your business from the next storm.

Our team can ship reliable, gently-used generators quickly. Why choose us? Our inventory is stored on-site in Brighton, Colorado, Austin, Texas, Pensacola and Jacksonville, FL. Units are ready to ship on a moment’s notice. Every diesel and natural gas generator in our inventory has been inspected, tuned, and load bank tested. Our generators are ready to keep power supplied to your business the next time a Nor’Easter strikes your area.

If you or your business was not affected by a Nor’Easter this winter, now is not the time to breathe a sigh of relief. Remember, hurricane season is just around the corner. And winter will be back before you know it.
 
What is a Nor'easter?
A Nor'easter is an intense storm system that develops along the East Coast of North America, characterized by strong northeasterly winds. These storms typically bring heavy precipitation in the form of rain or snow, as well as high winds and coastal flooding.

When do Nor'easters typically occur?
Nor'easters can occur at any time of year but are most frequent and intense between September and April.

What are the main impacts of Nor'easters on businesses?
Nor'easters can cause significant disruptions to businesses, including:

• Power outages
• Road closures and transportation disruptions
• Property damage from heavy snow, wind, and flooding
• Employee safety concerns
• Supply chain and logistics issues
• Potential loss of data/IT systems

How can businesses prepare for a Nor'easter?
Some key preparedness steps include:

• Having an emergency communication plan
• Preparing for power outages with a backup generator
• Protecting critical equipment and data
• Developing continuity plans for extended closures
• Ensuring proper insurance coverage
• Staying informed of weather forecasts and warnings

How long can Nor'easter impacts last?
Nor'easters can last for several days, with impacts potentially lingering for a week or more due to power outages, snow removal, and flood recovery.

Are Nor'easters becoming more frequent or severe?
While individual storms vary, some research suggests climate change may be intensifying Nor'easters. However, more study is needed on long-term trends. Accurate weather records have only been kept for approximately 120 years, a small drop in the buckey in geologic time.

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