Portable Generator Safety: Prevent Backfeeding, Shock, and Carbon Monoxide Exposure
Use a portable generator more safely during a Long Island outage with clear guidance about placement, transfer equipment, backfeeding, cords, loads, fuel, and carbon monoxide.
Brownout vs. Blackout vs. Power Surge: What’s the Difference?
Understand the difference between a brownout, blackout, and power surge, how each can affect your home, and what to check when power returns.
Flooded Basement or Wet Electrical Panel? What to Do and What Not to Touch
Learn what to do when floodwater reaches a basement, electrical panel, outlets, wiring, or appliances—and why the safest first step is to keep your distance.
Storm Electrical Safety Checklist for Suffolk County Homeowners
Prepare your Suffolk County home for severe weather with a practical electrical safety checklist covering outages, generators, flooding, panels, and post-storm warning signs.