Preparedness is Better Together
When we talk about navigating fire season here in Inland Empire, we often think in isolation. We think about our evacuation zones, our “go bags,” and our home backup power.
But if you look back at the last few years of Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) or those days when the Santa Ana winds were howling through the Inland Empire, you’ll remember that the defining moments weren’t solitary. They were communal. It was checking on the elderly neighbor across the street when Southern California Edison had to cut power during a heatwave. It was sharing a cold drink with the family whose AC was out. It was helping clear wind-blown debris from a shared driveway.
At Generator Supercenter of Inland Empire, we believe that The Standby Power People aren’t just people who own generators. They are the people who keep the community calm when the grid goes 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 high-stress weather events.
- 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 grid fails, your home becomes a beacon. 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 cool down. 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 Inland Empire and the surrounding 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 Santa Ana winds and fire risks will always be a part of life here, but you don’t have to face the next PSPS event alone. Our commitment to this community stands firm. Stop by our showroom at 2645 E. Riverside Drive, Suite B to pick up your guide and chat with the team, or give us a ring at 909-206-1468 if you have questions about securing your home. Let’s keep your lights on and your neighborhood safe.
