11/11/2026
🏠🔦 WHEN THE POWER GOES OUT, ARE YOU READY?
After the windstorm that swept through Prince George last week, a lot of us got an unexpected reminder of just how much we depend on electricity!
No lights. No heat. No internet. And suddenly, that flashlight you haven't seen since last Christmas becomes the most important thing in the house. 😂
🔦 HERE'S WHAT EVERY HOME SHOULD HAVE READY:
🔋 Flashlights and extra batteries – One for every family member is even better.
💧 Drinking water – Plan for at least 4 litres per person, per day, for 3 days.
🥫 Non-perishable food – Enough for 72 hours, including food for your pets!
📻 Battery-powered or hand-crank radio – When the internet goes down, staying informed matters.
🔌 Charged power banks – Keep your phones working when the outlets aren't.
🩹 First aid kit and medications – Include a supply of essential prescriptions.
🧣 Warm blankets and extra clothing – Especially important during a Northern BC winter.
💵 Emergency cash – Debit and credit machines don't always work during outages.
🧰 Basic tools and supplies – A manual can opener, work gloves, duct tape and a wrench can come in handy.
🐾 Pet supplies – Food, water, medications and anything your four-legged family members might need.
And don't forget to keep your emergency supplies somewhere everyone in the household can find them!
⚠️ ONE MORE IMPORTANT REMINDER: Never operate a generator, barbecue or fuel-burning heater inside your home or garage. Carbon monoxide can be deadly.
At PG Rental Centre, we know emergencies don't always happen during business hours. That's why we're available for equipment rental emergencies 24/7.
📍 PG Rental Centre – Prince George
🕒 Monday–Friday: 7:30 AM–5 PM
🕒 Saturday: 8 AM–4 PM
🚚 WE DELIVER!
Because when the unexpected happens, being prepared makes all the difference.