Cascade Backup PowerBackup power that works in a gray PNW winter
Windstorms and ice storms can leave Pacific Northwest homes dark for days, often when solar panels produce little. We write plain, source-checked guides to keeping the fridge cold, the internet on, and everyone safe.
Guides
PNW Power Outage Checklist
What to do before, during, and after a windstorm, ice storm, or wildfire safety shutoff, with food safety times from the FDA.
Generator + Battery Backup for Dark-Winter Homes
Why a quiet indoor battery plus an outdoor generator is a strong plan, example setups with checked prices, and the runtime math.
How we work
Every spec and price links to a manufacturer or retailer page with the date we checked it. Safety guidance comes from the CDC, CPSC, Ready.gov, and your utility, and anything touching home wiring goes to a licensed electrician. More about us.