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Leviton Emergency Preparation Solutions: Tools to Weather the Storm

Preparing well in advance makes you and those around you safer when anticipating storm season. Distributors can help their contractors and building managers be proactive for most environmental events by assisting them in choosing and stocking up on the best Leviton products designed to aid in emergency preparation.

Before Storm Season
Setting your contractors up to help their customers starts months before storm season. For example, hurricane season in Florida begins in June, so it is best to drop suggestions now.

Tips to help your contractors and building managers evaluate the health of their emergency preparation might include:

Assessment of Electrical Risks: Determine potential electrical problems and ways to lessen the impact of a storm on critical electrical equipment, looking for vulnerable areas within the facility.

Evaluation of Secondary Power Options: Ensure backup power sources including, generators and uninterruptable power devices (UPS), are working correctly.

Monitoring Power Grid: Regularly visit the power grid with pertinent utility companies, plan for contingencies and know expected power outages.

Leviton has developed electrical solutions to help keep people safe in stormy situations, especially with generators and other emergency equipment.

  • Portable Outlet Boxes: When temporary power is needed, OSHA and NEC-compliant temporary power solutions such as portable power pendants and construction stringers for manufacturing facilities are essential. Available in single-gang, and two-gang sizes either, with feed-thru or pendant style, these options are highly resistant to heat, harsh chemicals and challenging environments. Portable Outlet Boxes
  • Single Pole Cam-type Devices: Leviton’s single pole devices, are compatible with competitive products, allowing easy retrofitting into existing locations and power distribution systems. Most plugs and receptacles feature shatter and crack-resistant designs with bodies and sleeves made from high-durometer thermoplastic vulcanizate (TPV-Santoprene®) Single Pole Cam-Type Devices
  • Plugs, Connectors, and Receptacles: Created to minimize water exposure to electrical equipment, Leviton’s National Emergency Management Association (NEMA) and IEC-approved connectors are the best solutions for demanding commercial and industrial environments. Plugs, Connectors and Receptacles
  • Portable GFCI Cord Sets: Getting temporary power in emergencies, can be tricky and dangerous. Leviton’s rugged and OSHA-compliant, portable GFCI cord sets are a safe and easy solution for job sites, hard-to-reach areas and temporary power applications. Portable GFCI

During a Storm
When it is storming, contractors, building managers and other electrical professionals must have a complete understanding of the situation, a strong communication path, and the capability to launch effective responses. This is essential to protecting the safety of workers, and valuable electrical equipment. Leviton has curated response strategies for electrical emergencies. Giving your contractors guidance in these areas is essential.

  1. Prioritize critical electrical equipment and shut down non-essential devices.
  2. Stay away from any downed power lines.
  3. Monitor electrical systems closely for damage or malfunction.
  4. Make sure electrical panels and switches are protected against water intrusion.
  5. Don’t make electrical repairs during a storm, especially in wet conditions.
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When the Storm is Over After a significant weather occurrence, it is wise for distributors to have needed products on hand to be able to provide for rebuilding and reconstruction. Thorough water damage evaluation cannot be overlooked as the safety of construction teams and building occupants is paramount. Direct contractors to this handy online guide, NEMA Steps to Evaluating Water Damaged Equipment as well as the NEMA PDF to aid in water damage evaluation Evaluating Water-damaged Electrical Equipment.
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Leviton is Here to Help
With products including load centers, lighting controls, switches, AFCIs, GFCIs, and the like, helping electrical professionals get buildings fixed and on point quickly is essential. Leviton’s Emergency Preparedness link gives important, in-depth information to recommend to contractors and building managers.
Emergency Preparedness Tips for Professionals.

Leviton has also created an Emergency Preparedness and Response Checklist PDF to help distributors and contractors select the proper supplies to have during storm season: Emergency Preparedness Order Form 

When rebuilding after a storm, having a partner to come alongside of you to make it easier is comforting, and Leviton has prepared a flyer to help get you started.
Disaster Recovery flyer

Leviton is committed to having the best resources available to distributors to pass along to contractors, building managers, and other electrical industry professionals. Distributors who help their customers be proactive are sure to build the trust and confidence that they need with their customers in trying and dangerous weather-related times.