Brace Yourselves! It's Hurricane Season
Brace Yourselves! It’s Hurricane Season
Summer brings great weather and special times with friends and family. For some though, living along the coast may also mean powerful tropical storms that have the potential to damage homes and leave leave folks without power for extended periods of time. It is the start of hurricane storm season and our experts at Best Line Equipment want you to know how to be prepared for when disaster strikes! Below is our list of our equipment that we have available for rent or purchase, or when that big storm hits your area!
Generators
Weather drives the largest majority of power outages that take place in the US, leaving thousands of people and businesses without electricity for days. One of the most useful and lifesaving pieces of equipment to have on hand is a generator. Generators come in a variety of sizes, capable of powering anything you need, whenever you need it.
Emergency generators must be able to provide reliable, immediate and full strength electric power when there is a failure to the primary power supply system. The large industrial Doosan generators are compatible for powering large areas like your job site or campus. They are designed to give power in the most extreme temperatures. It's also important to make sure you have all the accessories, cables, distribution boxes, and extra fuel tanks you may need to power these generators properly. Smaller generators, such as Honda units, are great to power a few small appliances in your home or office. They're compact, quiet, and run for a full 24 hours.
Industrial Pumps
The power of water in a flood can be devastating. Entire towns and communities can be wiped out. Pumps can be used for various tasks whether that is moving sediment, 
transferring water, or preparing for a flood disaster. Industrial pumps, like our Generac pumps, have a wide variety of pumps, as well as a full complement of accessory hoses and piping. In the battle against emergency floodwaters, submersible dewatering pumps and drainage pumps are perfectly designed for this type of operation; capable of handling high volumes of water and withstanding the toughest operating conditions. From high-pressure pumps that move water a long way from the danger zone to a smaller portable pump to help empty a basement, industrial pumps help fight against rising flood waters.
Portable Lighting
During storms, portable light towers are commonly used for road or bridge construction and emergency and disaster relief when there's no power. Did you know that some models of towable lights already have a generator built into the system? Doosan Portable Lights offers a full line of light towers that are built with professional-grade reliability and durability. Light towers increase job site mobility and allows efficient and cost effective transport.
It is important that you have an emergency plan in place in case strong weather is in the forecast. This includes making sure you have the proper equipment needed, have a list of important numbers, and if necessary secure building structures. Lastly, always listen to your local weather channel for updates and in a worst case scenario, have an evacuation plans.
To learn more information about these pieces of equipment or to speak to a Best Line Equipment expert on how to be prepared for the next storm, please visit us online or give us a call at 1-800-679-2378 (BEST).