Building a Power Outage Kit

11/22/2021 (Permalink)

Ideally, if the power goes out in your house this storm season you will have thought ahead and already have a well-stocked power outage kit on hand. This kit should be kept in a safe, dry place that is easily accessible and can be found in the dark. 

If you’re blushing right now and wondering what, exactly, your power outage kit should contain, we’ve got you covered and you’ve got a tad more time before the storms start rolling in this winter. 

Start stocking up on the following… 

The Ultimate Kit For No Power

• Battery-operated lantern: This will be helpful to have in a central location that does not have a fireplace. Perhaps a kitchen, dining room, or bedroom?
• Flashlights (and extra batteries!): It is best to have one for every room or two in the house so that you and your family can walk around the house safely.
• Fresh water: Grab a few cases of water in case you are not able to get to the grocery store.
• Non-perishable foods (and can opener!): Ensure you have enough to feed everyone for a minimum of three days.
• First-aid kit: A kit within a kit, how handy and prepared you are!
• Sleeping bags and blankets: Make sure there is at least one of each for everyone in your family! 

How is your kit looking? If you have everything on this list you should be set up to weather any power outage during this storm season. Keep the stress low and the morale high in your household with the proper essential items. 

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