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Whole-Home Backup Generator Systems: Key Features Explained

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Whole-home backup generator systems are essential for maintaining power during unexpected outages. Understanding how these systems operate and their vital components can help homeowners make informed decisions about their energy security. These generators provide robust solutions to keep essential appliances running, ensuring comfort and safety. Whether living in areas prone to power outages or seeking energy independence, knowing the systems’ features helps select the best option. Modern technology integrates these systems with apps for ease of use, making energy management more efficient than ever. The article aims to illuminate the key features of these systems, their benefits, and how to choose the right one for any home.

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How to Choose a Durable Generator for Your House?

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Selecting the right generator for your home can be a daunting task, especially with the myriad options available today. A durable home generator isn’t just about having a backup for power outages; it’s a long-term investment that ensures peace of mind during unexpected situations. Understanding your energy requirements and evaluating the different features that contribute to durability and reliability are crucial steps. Whether you’re considering traditional fuel types like gasoline or exploring modern energy solutions like solar and battery systems, there are key considerations to keep in mind to ensure you make the best choice for your household’s needs.

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Thunderstorms Cause Minor Damage and Power Outages Across Bergen, Essex, Passaic, and Union Counties

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Rutherford NJ, late Saturday afternoon, a series of smaller, local thunderstorms swept through portions of Bergen, Essex, Passaic, and Union counties, leaving minor damage and causing significant power outages.

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Orange and Rockland Begins 4 Week Tree Trimming Project in Upper Saddle River

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Upper Saddle River NJ beginning on or about March 6th, for approximately 4 weeks, Nelson Tree Service, under the supervision of Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. will be conducting Vegetation Management in the area of Weiss Road and associated side streets.

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Expect Strong Winds and Scattered Rain Fall Tonight

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Ridgewood NJ, a strong frontal system will cross the region Tonight into early Friday morning. Strong to damaging wind gusts are expected ahead of and immediately in the wake of the cold frontal passage. The National Weather Service has issued a WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EST FRIDAY. Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. Impacting portions of northeast New Jersey, southern Connecticut. and southeast New York. From 11 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Friday. Strong winds will blow around unsecured objects. Scattered tree limbs, and a few trees and powerlines could be blown down. A few power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

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If There are Power Outages, Please Stay away from Downed Wires

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Ridgewood NJ, If there are power outages, please stay away from downed wires.  Plan ahead and know where your flashlights are located.  If you experience a power outage, please DO NOT CALL 911 and do not call the Police Department unless there is an emergency.  Instead, please call PSE&G directly at 1-800-436-7734 or text OUT to 47734.  You may also report your power outage and check the status of when power will be restored with PSE&G’s mobile app or by visiting pseg.com/outagecenter. 

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MORE UPDATES : High Winds With Severe Thunderstorm Activity Possible Wednesday Afternoon

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Ridgewood NJ, the National Weather Service warns that isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible Wednesday afternoon and early evening, with damaging winds as the primary threat. This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southern Connecticut, northeast New Jersey and southeast New York.

BELMONT AVE IN GLEN ROCK IS CLOSED DUE TO A TREE DOWN. THERE WILL BE A DELAY IN SCHOOL TRAFFIC 

..A LINE OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT PASSAIC...NORTHERN
BERGEN...NORTHWESTERN ESSEX...NORTHERN WESTCHESTER...ORANGE...WESTERN
PUTNAM AND ROCKLAND COUNTIES...

At 123 PM EDT, radar indicated strong thunderstorms were located
along a line extending from Highview to near Frenchtown. Movement was
northeast at 65 mph.

Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail are possible with these
storms.

Locations impacted include...
Wayne, New City, Newburgh, Middletown, West Milford, Ridgewood,
Peekskill, Monsey, Nanuet, Ramsey, Ringwood, Haverstraw, Pompton
Lakes, Suffern and Monroe.

These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 600 PM EDT for
northeastern New Jersey...and southeastern New York.

 

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TODAY: Expect Winds of 20-30 mph with Gusts up to 50 mph

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Ridgewood NJ, the National Weather Service has issued a WIND ADVISORY ,IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON. West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Portions of northeast New Jersey, southern Connecticut and southeast New York. Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

 

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National Weather Service has issues a “”Wind Advisory” , from 12pm today till midnight tonight

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Ridgewood NJ, the National Weather Service has issues a “Wind Advisory” , from 12pm today till midnight tonight. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph expected. For portions of northeast New Jersey, southern Connecticut and southeast New York. Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

 

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Expect Winds 15 to 25 mph with Gusts up to 50 mph until 4pm Today

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Ridgewood NJ, the National weather service has issued a wind advisory for today till 4pm . The WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON . Expect Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.  For portions of northeast New Jersey, southern Connecticut and southeast New York.  .Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Due to snow melt and recent rainfall some tree root systems may be somewhat compromised potentially leading to some uprooted trees.

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How to Find the Emergency Food Supply Kit That’s Right For You

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A mistake that many of us tend to do is presuming that disasters will never happen to us. We’re all guilty of thinking of natural disasters such as hurricanes, storms, earthquakes, or other natural disasters, such as the recent outbreak of the coronavirus, as far-away problems that we never have to deal with. However, it’s always better to be safe than sorry. With such disasters, the likeability of lacking access to freshwater, food, or electricity is extremely high. There are many steps that you can do to prepare yourself for these misfortunate events. 

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Power Outages Darken Willard School Area in Ridgewood on Christmas Day

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Ridgewood NJ, according to Ridgewood Mayor Susan Knudsen PSEG is aware of the outages in Ridgewood and have dispatched all available crews in the field. PSEG has also mobilized additional PSEG crews from central NJ to assist in the area. Please email if you have any immediate concerns sknudsen@ridgewoodnj.net

The Ridgewood blog is hearing the power outages are mostly confined to the Willard school area . The ETA in the Willard area is either tomorrow morning or Sunday morning.

According to resident Tony Loving , “Exxon station on Maple Avenue at the Glen rock border with Ridgewood is open”  if you need gas for a generator .
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Throw These Items Away During Extended Power Outages

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Hackensack NJ, Emergencies can happen at any time. Especially during the late-summer months along the East Coast where hurricanes and tropical storms can strike, leaving residents without power for extended periods of time.

One of the most important things to consider in a power outage is the items in your refrigerator and freezer. If you’re without power for more than a couple of hours, there’s a risk that food inside can grow bacteria to dangerous levels and medications can become ineffective. Here’s what you need to know:

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PSEG: Use Backup Power Safely

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Ridgewood NJ, Did you know you are legally responsible for safety incidents that occur from improperly installed power generators? Here’s how to avoid trouble. jere are s,ome tips for generator safety from PSEG:

If you have a power generator, be sure to keep the following instructions in mind:

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STORM REMINDER : FOR POWER OUTAGES CALL PSE&G

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood residents as well as near by towns should follow the recommendations from PSE&G to report outages. CALL THEIR NUMBERS! This insures your issue will get to the right place and be addressed by the proper authority, in the most timely manor. It will also provide you with confirmation/ tracking information.   Calling the Police , 911, DPW or Village Hall for power outages ties up our emergency phone lines and inundates us with calls for something we have no control over. This can also lead delays in our ability to respond to true emergencies, fires, accidents and other life threatening calls.   

  • PSE&G encourages customers to report downed wires and power outages by logging in to My Account on www.pseg.com, texting the word “OUT” to 4PSEG, or calling PSE&G’s Customer Service line at 1-800-436-PSEG.
  • The utility offers customers a number of ways to stay in touch and informed before, during and after a storm. These tools can be found at PSE&G’s mobile-friendly website www.pseg.com in the “Storm Center.” Updated every 15 minutes, PSE&G’s mobile-friendly “Outage Map” displays the location and status of power outages.

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