When you run a business or a facility, a power failure is more than an inconvenience. It disrupts production, halts business in its tracks, and can even put lives in danger – unless you have a backup generator . With the right temporary electrical power solution, you can switch seamlessly from the grid to independent power with no disruption to critical systems. Here are some examples of when commercial generators become essential, from CAT rental specialists. Emergency Preparedness There are many reasons for the grid to go down but one of the most severe is a natural or manmade emergency. Having an emergency plan in place is an essential part of effective risk management, allowing people, essential systems and data to be properly protected within your facility. Your backup generator system will be an integral part of your emergency plan, supplying temporary electrical power for lighting, system backups, keeping critical systems online, and ensuring emergency systems