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*This post has been created in partnership with Cummins<\/a>*<\/em><\/h6>\n

Power outages have the potential to devastate your home, especially if you are out of town and unaware. This may not be something you want to think about when planning your next road-trip<\/a>, but it is a very real concern for travelers. No matter if you are going on a month- long cross-country expedition or a long weekend at the local campground, having a proper home power outage preparation plan can help put your mind at ease and make your next road trip worry-free and much more enjoyable.<\/p>\n

Why is it important to prepare my home for a power outage before my next road trip?<\/h3>\n

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Did you know that the potential costs of power outages can be anywhere from $500 to $10,000!? This would be a crippling cost on most Americans. The potential side effects of a power outage can range from loss of food, water damage including mold, and irreversible damage to your appliances and electronics, to name a few.<\/p>\n

When you are home, the potential for extreme damage is lowered. You are there, able to call your service provider and try to rectify the situation. But what if your power goes out while you are states away from home? No one wants to come home to that kind of surprise mess!<\/p>\n

Causes of Unexpected Power Outages<\/h4>\n

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Last year alone, nearly 36 million people experienced a power outage from issues such as grid or demand issues, severe weather, or even animals.<\/p>\n

When most people think of power outages, they think of lightening and hurricanes. While yes, these do make up a large portion of reported outages, they aren’t the only natural disasters that can knock your power out. Earthquakes, tornadoes, wind storms, and wildfires are potential causes of power outages.<\/p>\n

It may surprise you to hear that animals can cause power outages! One common example of an animal-caused power outage is a curious little squirrel who happens to be attracted to the humming noise resonating off of your electrical units.<\/p>\n

3 out of 4 people wish they were more prepared for a power outage<\/h3>\n

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Out of 1,000 people surveyed, three out of four wished they had been prepared for sever weather and power outages. Over half wished they would have had power backup for their homes.<\/p>\n

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Having backup power for your home<\/a> should not be an afterthought. Proper preparation can help you avoid significant loss and damage in the event of a power outage when you are out on the road.<\/p>\n

Tips & suggestions in preparing your home for the next road trip<\/h3>\n

Before you hit the road, take a few moments to prepare your home in case of a blackout with these tips from My Itchy Travel Feet<\/a>.<\/p>\n