This article was published on August 25, 2019. For guidance specific to your generator, consult its current owner’s manual or contact our team.

Are You Prepared to

Stay Ahead of the Storm?

Ensure that your home is covered by flood insurance at least 30 days before hurricane season begins.
Check your roof for hanging shingles and leaks. A properly maintained roof will help prevent water damage.
Have a home standby generator to ensure your power can be restored.
Store important documents in a metal strongbox and keep important files on a portable flash drive.

Have a backup power source in case of an outage. A Cummins home standby generator can safely power your home and effectively power your sump pump in the event of flooding.
Trim trees that could damage your home and inspect your roof for leaks, especially after a rough winter.
Include your power outage disaster kit in your spring cleaning. Replace batteries and older items, and make sure everything is in working condition.
Replace the batteries in your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.

Consider a home standby generator, like the Cummins QuietConnect,that will turn on automatically to keep your A/C running, even when you lose power.
Upgrade your windows and weather-strip doors to keep heat out and cold air in.
Stay hydrated, and never leave children or pets alone in hot vehicles – even for a second.
Install awnings, blinds or light-colored drapes. Keep them closed to reduce sunlight and heat.

Do not overexert yourself in cold weather. Strenuous activity, like shoveling snow, can increase your chance of a heart attack.
Have a plan for family and pets in case of separation or travel issues.
Keep a prep kit in your car. Be sure it includes water and non-perishable food.
To keep your house warm during an outage, a home standby generator is a key component.

Content provided by Cummins Power Systems.