Reports on Wednesday, January 20 indicated that storm forced winds that helped plunge thousands of Californians into darkness had eased. Still, on Tuesday, January 26, more than 11,000 homes were without power.

The windstorm that caused brushfires, toppled trees and left thousands of Californians without power was focused on the southern end of the state, where it was expected that more threats of heavy rain and flash floods would occur.

Residents of the state experience strong winds of 50-mph in many areas in San Diego County.

The winds were tapering off by sunset in many areas, but high-wind warnings remained in place until 10 p.m. in San Bernardino and Riverside counties and inland areas of Orange County.

Meanwhile, utilities were rushing to respond to power outages resulting from a combination of wind damage and public safety power shutoffs to prevent sparks from damaged and down equipment.

Southern California Edison and Pacific Gas & Electric cautioned customers that power lines had to be inspected for signs of damage and repaired before they could be reenergized. PG&E reported that 125 power poles and 125 transformers were damaged.

The weather has been cooling since January 20. Prior to that some areas of the state were experiencing temperatures as high as the 90s.

You never know how long power outages will last despite the end of the weather issues that caused them. It’s best to be prepared for the unexpected with a standalone generator. APElectric has an inventory of generators from top rated manufacturers including Cummins, Westinghouse, Kohler, Briggs & Stratton, Generac, Firman, and Guardian. The website also includes a generator sizing calculator and offers information on how to select the proper generator for your situation.

Call 847-516-8882 or visit APElectric and browse their supply of generators.