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Whether it’s wildfires, hurricanes, or frigid winter storms, natural disasters are now a frequent part of life for many, so it’s a good idea to stay prepared. Often in these emergencies, power will be ...

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The California wildfires and East coast hurricanes have shown us that we don’t realize how much we rely on electricity until we don’t have it anymore. People used to have no choice but to wait for ...

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