Preparedness is Better Together
When we talk about getting through a winter in Maine, we usually picture our own four walls. We check the oil tank, stack the wood, and make sure the snowblower starts. We prepare in isolation.
But if you look back at the heavy wet snow events or the ice storms that have rattled the CMP grid recently, you’ll remember that the defining moments weren’t solitary. They were communal. It was checking on the elderly couple next door when the temperature dropped below freezing. It was sharing a hot pot of coffee with the family whose power was out on Foreside Road. It was helping a neighbor clear a downed pine branch off a shared driveway.
At Generator Supercenter of Maine, we believe that “The Standby Power People” aren’t just residents who own generators. They are the stabilizing force that keeps the neighborhood calm when the ice drags the lines down.
Introducing the Community Survival Guide
To support this mission, we are proud to launch the 2026 Community Survival Guide.
This isn’t just a brochure about engine specs. It is a practical, field-tested workbook designed to keep your household—and your block—safe and organized. Inside, you will find:
- The “Calm Corner” Plan: Strategies for keeping kids and pets safe (and distracted) during scary weather.
- The Neighbor Check-In Sheet: A template for organizing contact info for elderly or vulnerable neighbors who may need help.
- The Power Priority Chart: A guide to managing your home’s energy load so you can share resources (like charging phones) with others.
Be the “Standby House” on Your Block
If you have a Generac installed, your home is different. When the substation fails, your home becomes a beacon of warmth in the gray. We call this being “The Standby House.”
It means your doors stay open. It means you are the place where a neighbor can come to nebulize their asthma medication or simply warm up when their furnace shuts off. The Community Survival Guide helps you organize that role, providing safety tips for hosting and sharing your power responsibly.
Get Your Copy Today
We are making this guide available for free to everyone in Maine and the Greater Portland area, whether you are a customer or not.
- Pick Up Your Print Copy: Stop by our showroom to grab a physical copy for your fridge or emergency kit.
The forecast along the coast will always change, but our commitment to this community won’t. You don’t have to face the next Nor’easter or ice storm alone. Stop by 269 US RT-1 Unit 104 to grab a coffee and a guide, or if you’d prefer to chat about securing your home before the snow flies, give us a ring at 207-400-6277. Let’s make sure you’re ready for whatever winter brings.
