It is already the first day of summer, and the intense heat waves have Texans bracing for power grid instability.
Regulators are predicting record-breaking demand for electricity this week, and yesterday Texas residents were asked to cut back on power usage. It’s a scorching start to a long summer season - and a crucial time to prepare for potential outages caused by heat waves.
To support your coverage of the current Texas heat wave, I can offer expert tips from a power outage response expert at global energy technology company Generac. A few key tips can help Texans navigate power outages in the heat, including: – Wear light clothing and stay in the shade as much as possible. – Drink plenty of fluids, and know the signs of heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. – If you have a portable generator, fill gas cans to keep it running. Watch out for low oil levels if your generator is running continuously. Remember to check the oil level each day and keep extra oil on hand.
