Salinas, California (USA) is known as the “Salad Bowl of the World” for its large, vibrant agriculture industry. The marine climate is ideal for flowers, grape vineyards, and vegetables. But being near the coast, the town experiences high winds in addition to extreme temperatures in the summer so it is a designated disaster area for wildfires. With increased wildfire concerns over the pas
On July 10, 1913, the United States experienced the hottest temperature ever recorded at 134.1°F in Death Valley, California. While most of us will never experience a temperature that high in our lifetimes, extreme heat still calls for vital safety measures during the summer. At Cummins, we want you to have the information available to stay safe all season long. What are the dangers of ext
Most families have experienced a power outage at one point or another. Meanwhile, some families live in states that experience the longest power outages. Every state in the U.S. experienced a power outage in 2019. This is according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s Annual Electric Power Industry Report. On average, we went without power and electricity for 4.7 hours thr
The United States is the fourth largest country in the world. It spreads across more than three million square miles. Residents of U.S. experience a wide range of weather events and disasters. These natural disasters also cause power outages. Some of these power outages affect millions of Americans. Let’s look at what types of disasters are more likely to occur across the states. Mor
Preventing power outages caused by severe weather. Keeping the lights on. Keeping our critical facilities up and running when the most severe weather strikes. These challenges are not unique to one region of the U.S. Weather events, disasters and power outages occur in your state too. Changing and unpredictable weather patterns create several severe weather events. These include hurricane