The
start of hurricane season is the perfect time to prepare your home
and business for the arrival of the next hurricane. Not every county
will see another Hurricane Katrina, but it is important to be
prepared in the event of a dire emergency that leaves entire cities
and counties without electricity, food, or running water.
Finding
Shelter
Not
every home or business has an area that can be used as a shelter that
is strong enough to withstand hurricane force winds. The first thing
you should do if your home is not a suitable shelter is to locate the
closest place that you can take your family or employees when there
is a hurricane warning.
Some
homes already have a storm cellar and some businesses can provide
immediate shelter for employees below the building. If you are able
to provide shelter for others, having that shelter ready with food,
water and a power source is your first priority.
Stocking
Up on Food and Water
It
is a good idea to stock up on extra food and water during hurricane
season. The best food to have on hand is food that does not require
cooking and is non-perishable. Canned pasta, fruits and vegetables
with pop tops are a good choice. Bottled water is also important for
drinking as well as hygiene.
Providing
Power
For
hospitals, storm shelters, emergency broadcast centers and other
important facilities that must remain operational, having a reliable
back up power source is vital. When hurricanes hit and cut the main
source of electricity from reaching homes and businesses, chaos can
ensue. Without power, emergency establishments would not be able to
supply citizens with help or shelter during times of emergency.
Emergency
power systems, or backup generators that supply basic power needs
like emergency lighting to buildings during times of emergency
require high-powered engines to operate at full capacity. Emergency
generators are less expensive when powered with a used CAT engine.
An
inexpensive generator with a used CAT engines helps to ensure the
continued operation of important establishments. If an emergency
broadcast system is still able to transmit by using backup generators
to power transmission equipment, broadcasters can report important
information like emergency contact numbers, the location of nearby
shelters, and the predicted time and date of the storm's passing.
Furthermore, if a used CAT engine powers the generator supplying
power to a shelter, the occupants will not have to sit in the dark
and wait for news of help and rescue.
By
keeping basic power needs available to emergency response with
emergency generators, businesses and public agencies take large
strides toward ensuring the safety of individuals during times of
dire emergency. Hurricane season can cause severe damage to a
community of any size, making preparedness important during hurricane
season.
Industrial
Motor Power Corporation is one of the largest independent suppliers
of new, surplus, and used power equipment in the world. They have
successfully worked with various industries across the world
including Oil Drilling, Gas Compression, Data Centers, Marine,
Hospitals, Mining, Electric Utilities, and Manufacturing. They
specialize in providing quality diesel, natural gas, and turbine
power equipment worldwide. They are also able to provide emergency
power for areas affected by sudden power outages.
IMP
Corporation is committed to excellence in providing superior customer
service, industry expertise, and product knowledge. Their priority is
to establish long term relationships with their customers by
delivering on their promises, providing the highest level of service,
and going beyond customer expectations. For more information or to
view their inventory, please visit www.impcorporation.com
or call 1-323-268-3380.
Heather
Preston. Used
Cat Engines - IMP Corporation, a reseller of
caterpillar products, buys and sells new and used cat engines.