MANSFIELD, TX – October 22, 2026 – PRESSADVANTAGE –
Power outages can interrupt more than the motor that moves an automatic gate. A property’s entry system may also depend on a keypad, intercom, card reader or network connection that has its own power requirements. Double Eagle Fence is a Mansfield, Texas, fencing contractor whose services include automatic gate installations. The central question is what a particular installed system actually does in a loss of power, not what all gates supposedly do.
FEMA’s Ready.gov guidance asks households to inventory equipment that relies on electricity and plan for batteries and alternate power sources. That general preparedness advice does not single out automatic gates or endorse any contractor. The gate-specific explanation here draws on equipment documentation, not on a claim that FEMA has issued a gate-operator advisory. National Preparedness Month takes place each September, according to FEMA; the campaign encourages preparation for emergencies generally.
A property owner first needs to identify the operator model and read its manual. Manual release arrangements differ across systems, and some installations include additional locks or access controls. It would be inaccurate to say that every automatic gate can be opened in exactly the same way or that a key will always be available on both sides of the gate. The correct sequence for disengaging and re-engaging an operator comes from its manufacturer documentation. Testing access without that information can damage equipment or create a hazard near a moving gate.
Battery backup must be evaluated at the system level rather than assumed from the presence of a battery compartment. LiftMaster, for example, lists battery backup on its RSW12UL swing gate operator and describes it as enabling access when power is out. That product page is an illustration of one documented capability, not evidence that Double Eagle Fence installs the model or that every gate system has the feature. Actual operation can depend on the installed operator, battery condition, accessory loads and configuration. A homeowner should confirm the behavior of the installed system with the appropriate manual and qualified installer rather than relying on a generic cycle count.
The access-control path is a separate check. If a vehicle sensor, keypad or intercom relies on equipment without its own backup, a gate motor that can still move may not receive the usual command to open. Conversely, an independently powered reader does not automatically keep a motor running. The owner should document which devices share a supply, which have backups, and how authorized people can leave or enter under the site’s intended safety procedure. That review also needs to account for any pedestrian exit, emergency access requirements and property-specific controls, which should not be bypassed casually in the name of outage preparation.
There is no sound basis here for a universal claim that a gate battery loses a defined fraction of capacity after two or three years. Battery performance varies with chemistry, age, maintenance, climate, operating demand and the manufacturer’s specification. A system may also have warning indicators or a maintenance schedule that should be checked before a problem occurs. The practical recommendation is to follow the manual’s inspection and test procedures and have a qualified professional evaluate anomalies. A single successful opening under battery power would not necessarily demonstrate how long the system can operate during a prolonged outage.
Double Eagle Fence’s current service focus includes new fence and gate installations. A property owner planning a new gate can ask the installer how the proposed operator, accessories and backup arrangements will work together when utility power fails. The choice of operator and controls affects both normal access and the options available during an outage. A question asked before installation can be answered against a proposed model’s documentation, while the behavior of an existing gate must be checked against its actual installed equipment. That is a more useful distinction than assuming that all gate systems have the same fallback.
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For more information about Double Eagle Fence, contact the company here:
Double Eagle Fence
Lance Dunaway
+16822826943
lcdunaway@gmail.com
1206 Oakmont Ct, Mansfield, TX 76063, United States
