Fall Storm Preparedness: Keep Your Home Safe When Power Fails

As we ease into September, the lingering effects of summer heat, tropical storms, and early fall weather can still threaten your home’s power reliability. It may feel like the “quiet season,” but the reality is—power outages still happen.

Here’s what homeowners need to know, and how Collaborative Services has your back.

1. September’s Unique Risks

• Heat Hangover: After sweltering summer, your AC systems and the electrical grid are still under stress.
• Storm Fronts: Tropical remnants and early fall storms bring gusty winds and lightning.
• Lightning Strikes: Can cause power surges even without a heavy storm.

This makes surge protection and backup power essential for September.

2. Why Power Outages Still Happen

• Weather events like wind or thunderstorms can disrupt power without warning.
• Grid stress during hot late summer weeks can trigger rolling outages.
• Lightning may strike transformers or power lines, causing spikes or extended blackouts.

3. Surge Protection: Your First Defense

A whole-home surge protector:

• Guards every outlet in your home.
• Costs far less in the long run than replacing a TV or refrigerator.
• Is a smart, affordable first step to weatherproof your electricity.

4. Generator Solutions: Portable vs. Generac Standby

Portable Options:

• Affordable, manual, and useful for short-term outages.
• Effective when paired with a manual transfer switch.

Generac Standby Generators:

• Automatic start, no manual effort required.
• Runs on natural gas or propane — seamless, long-lasting power.
• Protects your comfort when an outage strikes unexpectedly.

5. Fall Maintenance Checklist

Now’s the perfect time for a generator tune-up. Make sure you:

• Replace oil & filters
• Run diagnostic tests
• Ensure remote monitoring (Mobile Link) is working
• Test surge protection systems

A fall check-up means peace of mind when autumn storms hit.

6. Why Collaborative Services?

• PowerPro Premier Certified — the highest recognition from Generac.
• Local technicians, 24/7 support, and real-time mobile alerts.
• Multiple service solutions: surge protection, generator installs, and maintenance.

Your home deserves expert protection, and we deliver.

7. Your September Prep Checklist

• Have a whole-home surge protector installed.
• Test your generator (if you have one).
• Book generator service (if you have one)
• Explored power options (portable vs. standby, if you have one).
• Save our number for storm service (936.228.2916).

8. Stay Secure as You Head into Fall

September's storms and outages happen—preparation makes all the difference.

Need help getting ready?
Contact Collaborative Services for surge protection, generator options, or maintenance. We’ll help keep your power—and home—secure.

We have the POWER, and so can YOU!As we ease into September, the lingering effects of summer heat, tropical storms, and early fall weather can still threaten your home’s power reliability. It may feel like the “quiet season,” but the reality is—power outages still happen.

Here’s what homeowners need to know, and how Collaborative Services has your back.