2007 Hurricane Season

The 2007 Hurricane season is here. Now is the time to get prepared for those power outages you know are coming. See the following newswire update on the 2007 Hurricane Forecast.

FORT COLLINS, Colo. (May 31) - With the 2007 Atlantic hurricane season a few hours away, researcher William Gray released his newest forecast Thursday still showing an expectation for 17 named storms and nine hurricanes, five of them intense. Atlantic Storms Gray, based at Colorado State University, described it as a very active season. He said there was a 74 percent chance of a major hurricane making landfall somewhere on the U.S. coast. There is a 50 percent chance of a major hurricane making landfall on the East Coast, including the Florida Peninsula, according to the new forecast; the long-term average is 31 percent. The chance of a major hurricane hitting the Gulf Coast between the Florida Panhandle and Brownsville, Texas, is 49 percent; the long-term average is 30 percent. There is also an above-average chance of a major hurricane making landfall in the Caribbean, according to the forecast. Thursday's forecast was largely unchanged from Gray's last forecast, released in early April. "We expect an above-average hurricane season," said Phil Klotzbach, a member of Gray's team and lead author of the forecast. The Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to Nov. 30, averages 9.6 named storms, 5.9 hurricanes and 2.3 intense hurricanes per year. There were 10 named Atlantic storms last year and five hurricanes, two of them major. None of the hurricanes hit the U.S. Atlantic coast. The devastating 2005 season set a record with 28 named storms, 15 of them hurricanes. Four hurricanes hit the U.S. coast, the worst among them Katrina, which devastated parts of the Gulf Coast.

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Ice Storm Season is Here

Each winter ice storms knock out power to millions across the Unites States. Buffalo, New York recently endured an outage that lasted up to 7 days for many residents. Many were unprepared and suffered the discomfort of losing power and all the problems that come with it. Spoiled food, the cost of staying in a hotel, burst pipes, and more.

This has created a large demand for portable generators. Rob Latham; President of Peak Power Tools, located at http://www.peakpowertools.com, suggests that every home should consider a portable generator to provide backup power for their home. Prices for portable electric generators have dropped in recent years and their are very affordable models. A homeowner can buy a 3000 watt generator for under $300. These can be used to power your refrigerator, your natural gas furnace, lights, freezer, and more. A 7000 watt portable generator with electric start can be purchased for under $600. This can be used with a transfer switch to provide power to power just about your entire house.

The most important consideration is to prepare ahead of time. If you wait until the power goes out, it is usually too late to get a portable generator. Most local stores will sell out quickly. The best alternative is to prepare early. You can call Peak Power Tools to ask questions and be prepared.

Ice Storms Show Need For Generators

The recent ice storms in South Carolina and North Carolina knocked out power to over 500,000 for up to 7 days. Those without power were forced to endure cold, food spoilage, and many were forced to flee to hotels. Many, who had planned ahead, rode out the storm in comfort because they had generators standing by to produce electricity for their home or business until the power was restored. A generator is an investment that should last for many years if properly maintained and can help avoid situations like this.