As we have seen more often in the past 20 years, a city or a regional blackout is no longer a matter of if, but rather a matter of when will the power go out.

Preparing for a blackout
You may think that a generator is a big investment and that you don’t really need one right now. However, you will have to pay a lot more for one when they are in high demand. Not to mention that you won’t have the time to get familiar with it and you won’t know what to expect during its extended use.

The first thing you should consider when looking to outfit your house with a generator is the mobility aspect. Some people will decide to hunker down when a disaster hits while others will choose to stay mobile, ahead of the crowds. That being said, you have to option when choosing a generator: a mobile one or a standby generator.

A standby generator is designed to provide you with power in seconds after the grid fails to do so. They run on propane, diesel, and gasoline. They are quite expensive seeing that a generator that can power a single-family home can set you back $5,000 and that without including the installation and other required parts. You also have to consider that it is a permanent solution and you need to provide a dedicated space for it just like you would do for a central air conditioning unit. This is a perfect solution if you have the budget and if you plan on bugging in when it hits the fan.

On the other hand, a mobile generator as the name implies, it’s mobile and can be moved to where the power is needed. It is the perfect fit for the homeowner who may require power in other remote locations. The price for a mobile generator ranges from $400 to $2,000, and if you plan to get one, I recommend the Honda brand.

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