Don’t Get Left in the Dark This Hurricane Season: The Importance of Emergency & Exit Lighting

AtoZ Fire • July 1, 2025

Every year, Florida businesses brace for hurricane season—and with good reason. Power outages, flooding, and evacuation scenarios are common during severe storms, and being prepared can make all the difference when it comes to safety.


One of the most overlooked, yet critical, elements of storm readiness? Emergency and exit lighting.

Common Emergency Lighting Issues We See

Unfortunately, many business owners don’t realize their systems aren’t functioning until it’s too late. Some of the most frequent issues we catch during inspections:


⚠️ Burned-out bulbs or dead backup batteries

⚠️ Exit signs not illuminating during outage simulation

⚠️ Improperly placed fixtures that don’t cover exit routes

⚠️ Non-functional test buttons or missing documentation


Don’t Wait for a Storm to Find Out You’re Not Ready

Regular inspections and maintenance of your emergency lighting system aren’t just good practice—they're required by code. With hurricane season in full swing, there’s no better time to make sure your business is ready for anything.


Why Emergency & Exit Lights Matter During Storms

When the power goes out during a storm, panic and confusion often follow. In a darkened building, the ability to safely evacuate or navigate becomes a real challenge—especially in commercial properties, apartments, and places of public assembly.


Properly functioning emergency lights and exit signs:


✅ Illuminate paths of egress when normal lighting fails

✅ Help customers, employees, or tenants safely exit the building

✅ Reduce liability and ensure compliance with life safety codes

✅ Assist emergency responders in locating exits and hazards


July Special: Up to 20% Off Emergency & Exit Light Sales (New Customers Only)

If you’re a new customer or haven’t had your lighting system checked in a while, we’re offering up to 20% off all emergency and exit light sales and services this month! (Must mention promo)


💡 Get your lights tested, replaced, or upgraded—fast and affordably

📍 Local service, walk-ins welcome, and on-site inspections available

🛠️ Ask us about installation, repairs, or new system installs


Let’s get ahead of the next outage—before it becomes a problem.

📞 Call us today or stop by to schedule your service and take advantage of this limited-time July offer.

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