The Golden Isles are midway between Savannah, Georgia and Jacksonville, Florida on the Georgia coast. This barrier-island string reaching out into the Atlantic has experienced 9 storms since 2012, according to The Brunswick News. None of these events has been radically destructive. However, this is still a good time to check batteries the media says, given storm season is ‘technically a month away’.
Global Warming is Always a Good Time to Check Batteries
The Golden Isles of Georgia comprise St. Simons Island, Sea Island, Jekyll Island, Little St. Simons Island, Sapelo Island, Blackbeard Island, Historic Darien and Historic Brunswick. The folk there have gotten used to having their grid electricity mostly on tap.
In many cases however, their backup batteries discharge while idle. Hence The Brunswick News’ timely reminder to check their batteries, and keep them stocked up with energy. The older folk will nod their heads wisely when they remember how two storms combined in 2012 to bring unusual wind and rain.
Time to Remember How We Rely on Electricity
Global warming, and extreme weather are reminding folk around the world how much we rely on phones and internet to conduct our daily business. For without them we can’t do our banking, stay in touch with family, or even track the weather. Just one storm is all we need to remind us how essential back-up energy is.
We can source this back-up energy in several ways, but you can bet your bottom dollar a storage battery will be somewhere in the mix. Lead acid batteries are stalwarts in many North American homes. But please remember that they self-discharge at a rate of 6% per month while idle. That’s why we recommend you check your batteries now, and without unreasonable delay.
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