Have a backup generator or battery source, such as a Tesla Powerwall installed and charged for emergencies. Many of the fatalities associated with generator use happen during or just after storms, so know the safety protocols for use before, during, and after severe weather conditions. Safe use saves lives.

Make sure your generator has a transfer switch to prevent backfeeding. Backfeeding can be deadly, including harming utility workers making repairs. Transfer switches keep everyone safe, plus they can prevent electrical fires caused by short circuits and improper connections. 

Lightning is exciting—and can be deadly. And not just on mountaintops: 1/3 of lightning-related injuries happen inside your home. A few simple lightning precautions make a world of difference in how you fare when the sky comes alive in bolts and jolts.

 Whether sparked by nature or humans or both, fires are no stranger in Colorado. Summer storms may ignite wildfire, but luminant human holidays such as Fourth of July, Halloween and Christmas can kindle home fires. Fire can cause real and far-reaching devastation, so stay safe with fire preparedness and risk management awareness.

Floods cause more deaths each year than any other severe weather-related hazard and they can happen anywhere. Water and electricity are a recipe for disaster so reduce your risks with proven flood safety protocols.

Winter storms can spark electrical hazards. Safely navigate downed power lines, portable generators, and supplemental heat sources with these winter storm safety tips.

Storms can cause electric voltage to drop from its usual level. These voltage drops, called brownouts, can damage your home’s electronics, including unexpected electronic failure in the future. A sustained brownout could damage electronic motors in washing machines, dryers, fans, air conditioners, refrigerators, and freezers. Protect your electronics from brownouts with uninterruptible power supplies, energy storage systems, smart meters, generators and surge protectors.