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With more temperatures exceeding 100 degrees forecasted, the nation's power grids are sure to be taxed for some time. And the problems could just be beginning if your business is affected by a rolling blackout, says Houston attorney Phillip Sanov, head of The Lanier Law Firm's Bad Faith Insurance Practice Group. "The real threat with blackouts is what could happen when power is restored," he says. When every electronic device tries to come on at the same time, the demand could cause servers, computers and other systems to fail. The heat build-up during extended periods without air conditioning also adds to the dangers for electronics. "Fortunately, business interruption insurance should cover losses sustained from unforeseen circumstances like outages," says Sanov, who has counseled business owners affected by blackouts. "But just like a storm or fire, people should understand what their policy covers before the lights go out." For more information, contact Bruce Vincent at 800-559-4534 or bruce@androvett.com.