Published On: September 18, 2025

Hurricane Season Countdown: Final Power Prep for Gulf Coast Businesses

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Don’t Wait Until the Storm is on the Radar

Peak hurricane season is here, and if you’re running a business along the Gulf Coast, your generator isn’t just a backup; it’s a failsafe. Too often, we see systems fail because last-minute checks weren’t done.

At American Generator Services, we specialize in making sure your power is reliable before the storm arrives, not after.

What Final Prep Looks Like

Even if your generator is well-maintained, now is the time to confirm:

  • Startup readiness — Does your generator respond quickly under load?
  • Fuel levels & quality — Is there enough on-site, and is it free from contamination?
  • Transfer switches — Are they tested, calibrated, and ready to engage automatically?
  • Battery reliability — Will it carry the load in the middle of a storm?

These last checks are the difference between peace of mind and panic when the power grid drops.

Why It Matters for Businesses

For Gulf Coast companies, downtime isn’t just inconvenient; it’s costly. Power loss can disrupt:

  • Refrigeration for food and healthcare facilities
  • HVAC and climate control for offices, schools, and data centers
  • Security systems and safety lighting
  • Critical operations in logistics and energy

With hurricanes, there are no do-overs. If your system isn’t ready before the storm, it’s already too late.

Your Hurricane Prep Partner

AGS provides on-site inspections, fuel services, and load testing designed to keep you ahead of the storm. Our technicians are local, responsive, and experienced in Gulf Coast hurricane readiness.

When the next storm makes landfall, your business should be focused on operations, not worrying if the lights will stay on.

📞 Schedule your hurricane season power check with AGS today.

American Generator Services

Corpus Christi

Serving Corpus Christi, Brownsville, Laredo, San Antonio, and surrounding areas

276 County Road 3571
Sandia, TX 78383

361-834-9383

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Houston

Serving Houston, Bryan/College Station, Austin, Tyler, and surrounding areas

22057 Morton Ranch Rd
Katy, Texas 77449

832-499-1866

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El Paso

Serving El Paso, Las Cruces, Alamogordo, Van Horn, and surrounding areas

1001 Kessler Dr.
El Paso, Texas 79907

915-335-4351

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Midland

Serving Midland/Odessa, Pecos, Hobbs, Carlsbad, and surrounding Areas

2116 E County Rd 130
Midland, TX 79706
432-313-3936