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The concern about the reliability of our electrical supply has become an even greater concern since the "BlackOut of 2003". Be it power grid failure, high winds, or human error are you prepared for an extended period of time without electrical power? What could happen to your family, home, business, and your major appliances and possessions in a prolonged power outage? The bottom line is: You DON'T need to live without power!

Please take note of the following articles:

top story - Security Risks  Jan.1, 2012

Jan 1, 2012 9:00 AM, By Beck Ireland, Staff Writer

How secure are industrial control systems within today's facilities from cyber threats ...


  

"CIA Says Hackers Have Cut Power Grid"

"U.S. Power Grid Easy Prey for Hackers" 

"Cyber-Hackers Could Cripple U.S. Power Grid"

"Chinese Hackers Penetrate U.S. Electric Power Grid"

"Electricity Grid in U.S. Penetrated by Spies"


                          
Here are a few web pages we recommend reading.
They highlight the frequency and the dangerous effects of power outages.

Lake Chautauqua Tornado - "12,500 Homes Without Power"

Electrical Fire Hazard In Old Homes

Central Ohio Power Problems

First Energy Power Problems in Cleveland

Consumer Energy Power Outage Article

Central Ohio Power Problems

"14,000 in Cleveland Suburbs Lost Power" at woio.com

"Families in Greater Cleveland Left Without Power" at woio.com
3 weeks ago,  Feb 03 at 10:35am
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