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Power outages in East Texas rarely come with much warning. A line of storms rolls through Gregg County, a transformer fails in Smith County, or heavy winds knock trees into power lines overnight. When you are home, an outage is inconvenient. When you are not home , it can turn into an expensive and stressful situation before you even realize what happened. Whether you are traveling for work, visiting family, or taking a short vacation, an unexpected power outage can leave your East Texas home vulnerable in ways many homeowners do not consider. Let’s walk through what really happens when the power goes out while no one is home, and how a standby generator helps protect your home automatically.
When most people think about hurricane season, they imagine August or September storms churning across the Gulf. But Hurricane Melissa —now a Category 5 storm in the Caribbean , is a powerful reminder that the season doesn’t end when the calendar flips to fall. Even late October can bring tropical moisture, heavy rain, and ripple effects felt far beyond the coast. As East Texas residents watched the news this week, many were surprised by Melissa’s strength and timing. It serves as the perfect cue to review your home’s readiness for late-season weather and potential power disruptions.









