There are lots of great holiday traditions enjoyed by Arkansans, and one of the most popular is decorating the home with elaborate outdoor Christmas light displays. Some people are content with a few small strings of lights on the front of their home, and some are much more ambitious, striving to create a lighting display that can be seen from space!

Football season is finally here, and the leaves are already beginning to change color and fall off the trees. As fall approaches, and temperatures begin to drop, we certainly welcome the relief from another punishingly hot Arkansas summer. But we also know that we are a few just a few short months away from complaining about winter weather.

Power outages are definitely inconvenient for everyone, but for some people, it’s a more serious problem than stumbling around in the dark for a few hours. If you are in the restaurant business, an extended power outage could cost you thousands of dollars worth of inventory. And if you require life-saving medical equipment, a power outage can literally be a matter of life or death.

It’s the worst nightmare of a homeowner: To wake up in the middle of the night to the popping of electrical wires and the smell of burned insulation, and to have no idea where you left the flashlight.

Today’s modern homes and businesses are more dependent upon electricity than ever. So, whether at home or at work, dependable electrical connections should be as simple as flipping a switch.

The only electrical issue that should be on your mind this holiday season, is how much time you have left to see all the Christmas lights. However with every winter, power outages are inevitable. While some are a mild inconvenience, others can be threatening. Keeping the lights on when the frost begins to settle is won’t just keep you feeling toasty, it could keep you alive.

The Gary Houston Electric Company (GHEC) has been serving the Central Arkansas area for almost 40 years and during that time, we’ve made sure that our client’s yuletide season is a bright and warm one. Our line of time and harsh weather tested KOHLER generators have proven themselves year after year. And they make for great gifts the whole family can enjoy (and maybe a few neighbors if Mother Nature gets a little too icy).

In addition to frustration that accompanies power outages, those that occur during winter can be particularly tricky – sometimes downright dangerous. And that applies to safety and revenue.

While most are inconvenienced to some degree when the power goes out, businesses in particular potentially stand to lose more. For example, while the safety of a few could be at stake during a freezing winter storm at a residence, the same could be true for tens, hundreds, or even thousands of people trapped at a business during a blizzard.

Most Arkansans have been without electricity at some point (OK, probably many times). Because we are “The Natural State,” there are plenty of trees to knock out power lines, and plenty of stormy weather to facilitate these occurrences – particularly within the last year.

Mother Nature’s wrath became apparent as many went without power – some suffering much greater losses – after a devastating tornado tore a path from Paron to Vilonia in April. We endured a particularly rough winter as well, with some having to go without power several times.

For more than 35 years, Gary Houston Electric Company (GHEC) has served the Little Rock area with the best electrical contracting services around – just ask one of our many repeat customers. As one might imagine, no business acquires the expertise, professionalism, and quality customer service required to remain successful for all those years without having to remedy some pretty serious electrical emergencies along the way.

Most of us know the basics of using electricity safely in our homes and businesses. However, electrical emergencies can occur sometimes that we have no control over, putting both our family and property at risk.

Gary Houston Electric Company (GHEC) has the experience and knowledge to address all your electrical needs, including emergency electrical maintenance. Although we hope you never have to deal with one, we’ve compiled a few items you should know about electrical emergencies.

Electrical emergencies are often seen from two distinct perspectives. Some immediately think of cause –- like weather. Others think of effect –- like fires. The best preparation will also account for all the little things with big consequences that fall in between. Here is some valuable information and a few tips to help you and your family make smart decisions when an emergency electrical situation arises.