Memorial Day Preparedness: Protect Your Beaumont Home from Summer Storms with Backup Power

Memorial Day in Beaumont, Texas, marks the unofficial start of summer, bringing rising temperatures and outdoor celebrations. But it also signals the beginning of storm season, when severe thunderstorms, hurricanes, and extreme heatwaves can overwhelm the power grid and cause widespread outages.

Southeast Texas is no stranger to hurricane-related power failures. In 2020, Hurricane Laura left thousands in Beaumont without electricity for days, while other severe storms have caused flooding, wind damage, and grid failures. Now is the time to ensure your home is ready before the next major storm arrives.

The True Cost of Losing Power During a Summer Storm

A summer power outage is more than just an inconvenience—it can put your home and family at risk.

• Air Conditioning Stops: Leaving homes hot and humid, a major concern during Texas’ sweltering months.
• Food Spoilage: Refrigerators and freezers stop running, leading to spoiled food and unnecessary costs.
• Security Systems Offline: Smart home devices and alarms go dark, leaving properties vulnerable.
• Health Risks: Medical devices like oxygen concentrators depend on power to function.
• Flooding: Failed sump pumps allow water to damage basements.

How a Backup Generator Keeps Your Home Running

Unlike portable generators, a Generac standby unit automatically detects outages and restores power within seconds. It connects to natural gas or propane, providing continuous electricity without refueling.

• Air conditioning stays on, keeping your home safe and comfortable.
• Refrigerators and freezers continue running, preventing costly food spoilage.
• Security systems stay operational, protecting your property.
• Medical devices remain powered, ensuring uninterrupted care for those who need it.

The Best Time to Prepare

With Memorial Day marking the start of storm season, now is the best time to install or service your generator before the first major outage occurs. Once a storm is forecasted, generator demand surges and installation wait times lengthen.

If you already own a Generac generator, schedule a pre-season maintenance check to verify battery life, fuel levels, and filters.

Be Ready Before the Next Outage

Power outages caused by severe storms aren’t a matter of if, but when. Don’t wait—ensure your home remains powered, safe, and comfortable.

Contact Generator Supercenter of Beaumont at (409) 363‑5055 or visit our showroom at 10985 A Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, TX 77708 to schedule your generator service or consultation. Don’t wait for the next outage—be prepared now.