Storm Damage · What To Do Now
Storm Damage and No Power — What Do I Do?
Losing power during a storm adds risk — a dead sump pump can flood a basement, and food/medical needs get urgent. Stay safe and protect the home.
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Work through these in order — the first few minutes decide how much damage spreads.
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Watch for downed power lines and treat all lines as live.
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If your sump pump lost power, monitor the basement — water can rise fast without it.
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Keep the fridge/freezer closed; use flashlights, not candles.
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If using a generator, run it outside and far from windows (never in a garage) to avoid carbon monoxide.
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Document any water or storm damage as it happens.
Careful
What to Avoid
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Don't run a generator indoors or in an attached garage — CO poisoning is deadly.
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Don't go near downed lines or step into water that may be energized.
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Don't ignore a basement filling because the pump is down.
When to Call a Pro
If the outage led to a flooded basement or other water damage, Binnacle extracts, dries, and documents it — and can advise on a battery backup sump pump so the next outage doesn’t flood you.
Common Questions
Storm Damage and No Power
My sump pump is off with the power — what do I do?
Monitor the pit closely; water can rise quickly. A battery or water-powered backup pump prevents exactly this. If it floods, get extraction started fast.
Is it safe to run a generator during an outage?
Only outdoors, well away from windows and doors, never in a garage or enclosed space — generator exhaust contains deadly carbon monoxide.
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Don't wait it out — water and damage spread.
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