The article discusses the challenges homeowners face from natural disasters such as wildfires and winter storms, primarily focusing on frequent power outages. Experts advise taking proactive measures to enhance home resilience, as unpredictable weather and aging power grids increase risks. Various causes for power loss are identified, including extreme weather, utility failures, and maintenance issues like falling trees. The importance of tree maintenance and awareness of local infrastructure is emphasized to mitigate the likelihood of outages.
I always advise homeowners to take proactive steps to make their homes more resilient to power outages. With unpredictable weather events and aging power grids, it's essential to be prepared.
Even when homes are not in the eye of these natural disasters, if there are severe cold or heat temperatures, utility equipment failures can happen right at the same time electrical loads may be spiking.
If you have above-ground power lines, that could certainly cause the power to go out. Tree maintenance is important.
In areas with below-ground power lines, the main cause of a power outage, beyond a weather event, is generally excavation in the surrounding area.
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