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Art Aiello/Pubic Relations Specialist, Generac

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“A disaster preparedness kit should contain fresh water and non-perishable food items enough to last for about three days, a NOAA weather radio and flashlights and fresh batteries. The NOAA weather radio will allow you to stay on top of the storm as well as any announcements from local authorities. A first aid kit and any medications that you may need to last you for several days. Also, it’s important to have, a list of emergency contacts, whether it is police, fire, friends and family, so that you can reach out to them in an emergency and let them know that you are all right. Also, any important documentation, identification, other documentation that you don’t want lost in the disaster, put that in the disaster preparedness kit and finally have some cash on hand in the event that banks are not open or they are not accessible and you need that cash in order to weather the storm.”

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Art Aiello/Pubic Relations Specialist, Generac

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“One thing that we recommend that people also invest in as part of a disaster preparedness kit is a source of back-up power. A portable generator is something that many people are familiar with and can access. For many retailers and dealers you can also invest in a permanently installed automatic home standby generator.”

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Art Aiello/Pubic Relations Specialist, Generac

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“Hurricane sandy was a massive, very destructive storm. The outages that it caused were widespread. Utility companies were taxed in restoring power simply because of the number of people affected and the damage that had been done to the power grid. Again, it is that the power grid and the fragility of the infrastructure that leads to widespread power outages for long durations of time.”

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Art Aiello/Pubic Relations Specialist, Generac

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“They can invest in the integrity of their home. Inspect their roofs – make sure that their roofs are in good repair and that they are not going to be losing any roofing materials in any high winds. Inspect their windows and doors – make sure that they are sturdy enough to withstand the high winds that can come with a hurricane. If they are not, consider replacing them with storm resistant models. Weather stripping around window seams and door seams to keep rain that could be driven by those winds from getting into your home. Also, secure any outside patio furniture or outside lawn decoration to keep them swept up in the storm. Take a look at trees on your property, make sure that they are properly trimmed, that there are no dead limbs that can also be broken off and do damage in a storm.”

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Clement Feng/Generac Senior Vice President, Marketing

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“Preparation is important for homeowners and businesses alike because a power outage can come at anytime with very little notice. Storms, obviously can come up with very little notice. Infrastructure problems are becoming more frequent. High temps during the summer, no severe weather, can cause an outage. With so little warning happening and the dependency of our lives on electricity it’s more important that even for homeowners and businesses to prepared to weather out a power outage whether it’s a short one or a long one."

Preparedness - the Antidote for Lessons Learned from Hurricane Sandy
Generac offers essential tips and products to avoid a repeat of historical storm destruction

WAUKESHA, Wis. (Oct. 23, 2013) — One year ago Hurricane Sandy crippled the East Coast, causing billions of dollars in damages and leaving millions without power. Residents living in the Northeast were defenseless against a storm of Sandy’s nature and asking the important question: how do we prevent this from ever happening again? The answer is to prepare.

To educate consumers how to best protect themselves from weather-related destruction, Generac Power Systems, the leader in home backup power, has recommendations to prepare for natural disasters. Disasters can happen anytime, anywhere, from hurricanes along the coast to blizzards in the Midwest.

“Preparing is only helpful if it’s done well in advance,” said Aaron Jagdfeld, President and CEO, Generac Power Systems. “Storms are unpredictable, so the time to prepare is when the skies are clear. It’s no longer a matter of if a severe storm will impact your area, but when, and Americans must be ready.”

Superstorm Sandy left more than eight million customers without power. Millions were without power for days, even weeks, after the storm. The economy came to a halt, losing an estimated $25 billion in business productivity, as companies across the Northeast were forced to close due to a lack of power. The nation’s aging power grid is ill-equipped to keep up with the demands of our fast-paced, digital society even in perfect weather conditions. When a severe storm hits, the grid is taxed further, resulting in more frequent and longer power outages.

“Hurricane Sandy taught us we are more reliant on power than ever before.” said Jagdfeld. “A source of backup power must be included in everyone’s overall storm preparedness plan to ensure life goes on as normal even during severe storms and extended outages.”

Generac manufactures home backup generators that turn on automatically as soon as the power goes out and remain on until power is restored. That means homeowners will have heat, electricity, running water and food during even the worst storms.

In addition to installing a source of backup power, Generac offers the following storm preparation tips:

Elevate important items in your basement to avoid damage from flood waters
Remove dead or rotting trees or branches that could fall and cause injury or damage
Install hurricane proof windows and doors if you live in a hurricane zone
Create an emergency supply kit and plan that includes non-perishable food, water, a battery-powered or hand-crank radio, extra flashlights and batteries, necessary medication and important paperwork

Additional storm preparedness tips can be found at www.ready.gov/hurricanes.

About Generac
Since 1959, Generac has been a leading designer and manufacturer of a wide range of generators and other engine-powered products. As a leader in power equipment serving residential, light commercial, industrial and construction markets, Generac's products are available through a broad network of independent dealers, retailers, wholesalers and equipment rental companies. The company markets and distributes its products primarily under its Generac and Magnum brand names. Generac is committed to developing a long-term vision that promotes environmentally responsible products, processes and partnerships and strives to be a positive contributor of sustainable growth in the power equipment industry. For more information on Generac, please visit http://www.Generac.com. Follow Generac on Twitter @generacpowersys. Become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/generacpowersystems. For more information on Magnum, please visit http://www.m-p-llc.com/.

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Julie Ferris
Cramer-Krasselt Public Relations on behalf of Generac
414-227-1533
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Heather Gaedtke
Cramer-Krasselt Public Relations on behalf of Generac
414-227-3505
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