Common Electrical Hazards During Miami's Storm Season

While most of its summer season is sunny and beautiful, Miami is also no stranger to its share of storms. And even a mild rain shower can pose electrical hazards for your family if you don’t prepare for the possibility. 

Reading up on the following threats and their solutions will help you prevent most electrical hazards in Miami summer storms:

Power Outages and Blackouts

Strong winds are just as damaging as rain or lightning strikes when it comes to your home’s electrical system. A strong gust can knock down one or several utility poles, leaving your neighborhood without access to power and preventing everyone within from operating medical equipment, preparing meals, or moving safely around their homes or workspaces.

You can prepare for such an outcome by installing a whole-house generator. A natural gas generator, for instance, will provide backup power until your utility company restores the main lines. An experienced electrician can determine your emergency power needs and install the right generator to meet them before a storm makes landfall.

Electricity Around Flood Waters

Consider the possibility that your home will experience flooding during a period of heavy rainfall. As water enters your basement or the ground floor of your home, it can interact with your electrical panel. That represents the cause of many common electrical hazards in Miami summer storms.

Protect against these risks by asking your electrician to relocate the electrical panel to a higher location in your home, as well as to waterproof the panel or install a new box that offers more protection against water exposure.

Power Surges and Lightning Strikes

Lightning may strike your home or hit too close to it. This can be enough to send a surge traveling through your entire electrical system that can overload your circuits, fry electronics, cause house fires, or even lead to electrocution. The best defense against these concerns is to install whole-house surge protection, which dissipates surges safely before they cause serious problems. 

Protect Against Electrical Hazards in Miami Summer Storms

When you partner with Panther A/C & Electric, our certified electricians will get your home ready for storm-related electrical hazards. We’ll put the right protections in place before you need them, helping you feel confident that you can outlast any storm in a safe environment. Contact us to schedule service today!