Power Protection FEATURED ARTICLE

While winter storm warnings are more for those who live in climates that are susceptible to Mother Nature’s cold wrath, it’s a good reminder for just about everyone that inclement weather can wreak havoc on power lines. Of course, those living in the colder climates this time of year are no strangers to ice, blizzards, and other wintry mixes, so now is as good a time as any to double-check on your power supply and make sure you have backup.

For businesses whose store fronts and offices are within winter’s reach, it’s especially important to make sure that in the event of an outage, all systems can be maintained to prevent any data loss, equipment failures, or worse, equipment loss. Folks living in Indiana were no strangers to the warnings recently, as the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) said there was potential snow on the way, and enough wintry mixes across the region that could very well lead to power failures.

According to local news outlets, it was advised to have a plan ready, and assure that all devices are fully charged, know where to go if outage is extensive, and of course, have a preparedness kit ready.

While a lot of power outage preparedness advice is geared toward residents, businesses should take heed and have the above items on their checklist, in addition to securing assets, like computers and devices that require power to function.

One solution? Investing in an uninterruptible power supply, or UPS.

Aside from maintaining power when necessary, UPS prevents data loss and offers surge protection. The UPS automatically switches to AC-generated battery power, preventing the spike or surge from harming whatever is connected to it. A UPS also prevents power fluctuations.

Minuteman UPS/Para Systems (News - Alert) is a provider of power protection solutions and offers an array of products, from outlet surge protectors to UPSs, all of which are designed to keep businesses going despite the cold and wintry weather outside.

In addition to keeping things running smoothly, using power protection equipment can also save institutions thousands in costly damages due to outages in the event of an interruption or total outage.

Don’t let this winter keep you out in the cold. Have a plan ready, and make sure you’re using the proper power protection measures.