The Consequences of Failing to Prepare for Winter Power Outages
While winter weather can be beautiful, it also presents challenges that facilities must proactively address to keep employees, visitors, and occupants safe and comfortable. When winter storms cause power outages, organizations without reliable backup power sources or emergency supplies may struggle to maintain lighting, communication, and other essential functions. As a result, employees and visitors may experience increased stress, discomfort, and safety risks at a time when quick access to critical resources is needed most.
Below, we’ll highlight the importance of preparing for winter storms with reliable batteries and share tips to help ensure your facility remains stocked and powered before extreme weather strikes.
Why Proactively Stocking Emergency Essentials Matters
How many times have you gone to use a battery-powered device only to discover you don’t have the right batteries available? Situations like these highlight the importance of routinely inspecting batteries and emergency supplies before severe weather strikes. During a power outage, the last thing any facility needs is critical equipment that cannot be used when it’s needed most.
When severe weather is forecasted, demand for batteries and other essentials often rises, leading to inventory shortages and longer delivery times. Regularly checking emergency supplies and verifying their functionality as part of a routine maintenance program helps ensure your facility is prepared before these challenges arise.
Preparing for winter power outages in advance helps ensure access to essential lighting, communication devices, and other critical resources when electricity is unavailable. By proactively stocking reliable Duracell® batteries and maintaining an emergency preparedness plan, facilities can minimize disruptions, support occupant safety, and remain better equipped to handle unexpected winter weather events.
Battery-Powered Essentials to Check Before Winter Storms
Even outside of storm season, it is important to inspect your workplace emergency kit at least every six months. Emergency kits should include essentials such as water, Duracell® batteries, first aid kits, nonperishable food, and other emergency preparedness items.
Before disposing of product packaging, review the manufacturer’s instructions to identify the required battery type, recommended replacement schedules, and any expiration or depletion information.
Be sure to inspect and test battery-powered devices such as:
- Flashlights
- Lanterns
- Two-Way Radios
- Emergency Radios
- Battery Powered Clocks
- Wireless Communication Devices – Megaphones
- Portable Power Banks
- Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Don’t Forget Your Duracell® Batteries
Don’t wait until severe weather is in the forecast. Add Duracell® batteries to your winter preparedness supplies now so your team is ready when it matters most.
