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\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\nPower outages can happen anytime, and while many are resolved quickly, some last for hours or even days.. The ones that last a while, however, are usually caused by weather damaging power lines and equipment, or extreme temperatures overloading the system.<\/p>\n
While you can\u2019t prevent outages, you can prepare and limit their impact on your business. Here are some best practices to follow during a power outage:<\/p>\n
1. Check your circuit breaker panel<\/strong><\/p>\n There\u2019s a chance that the outage is only affecting your property. You can confirm this by checking neighbouring businesses or your breaker panel. If everyone else is without power and nothing seems off about your fuse box, then it\u2019s likely a wider outage.<\/p>\n 2. Check the wires leading to your building<\/strong><\/p>\n Stay at least four meters away from downed power lines and assume all lines are live. Electricity can travel through the ground and nearby objects. Make sure all employees know this safety rule.<\/p>\n 3. Call your power provider<\/strong><\/p>\n Notify them promptly to speed up resolution. If they\u2019re already aware, ask for an estimated restoration time. Save their number offline for easy access during a blackout, as you may not have access to the internet to locate these details.<\/p>\n Here are some additional steps you can take to help your business recover from a blackout:<\/p>\n Whether electricity is lost for minutes, hours, or even days, how you prepare and respond to a power outage can make a significant difference in protecting your employees, assets, and bottom line. The steps above can help keep your business safer and more resilient during an outage.<\/p>\n Power outages can disrupt operations, damage equipment, and impact revenue. The right insurance can cover emergency costs, equipment repairs, and lost income. To learn more about how you can protect your business, visit our Business Insurance<\/a> page today.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \t\t\t<\/div>\n <\/p>\nAdditional power outage tips<\/h3>\n
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