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Preparedness 101

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Emergencies, natural disasters, and illness can occur at any time so it is a great idea to stock up on some essentials so that you can be more prepared for those unexpected events! After living through multiple tornados (and the toilet paper disaster...
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Getting Prepped

 
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Having a solar powered charger is a no brainer for me! I use mine in bad weather power outages, when I'm at the beach, and when I'm camping!
Solar Powered Battery Charger
 
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Anything solar powered is usually an automatic "add to cart" for me! I keep my solar powered flashlight ready to go during bad weather and when camping.
Solar Powered Flashlight
 
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A weather radio is an absolute must when preparing, especially if you live in the south or Midwest!
Weather Radios
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Extra batteries are crucial to have on hand! You never know when your power will go out (or when the remote batteries will finally stop working). I have been using Amazon batteries for years and the quality is comparable to the name brands. The price...
AA and AAA Batteries
 
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LifeStraws are a staple in my emergency gear. When natural disasters hit, water sources can be contaminated and water is a must to survival!
LifeStraw
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When you live in an area prone to tornados, you know that a helmet is a must have in your safe room. Helmets can be used year round for skating, bicycling, and riding toys, but can also be used in an emergency to protect your head from debris.
Helmets
 
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If you have no power in the winter months, these hand warmers can come in handy! I like the single use ones for keeping in emergency bags but the rechargeable ones could be used regularly if you live in an area that experiences a cold winter to keep ...
Hand Warmers
 
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A good whistle for each family member should be in your prep area or prep bag, especially if you are expecting severe weather. After strong winds or tornados, it can be difficult to find people who are trapped beneath debris. Whistles can help save y...
Whistles
 
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This item is definitely an investment, but for me provides a peace of mind knowing that if the power goes out and stays out for a few days, I can still power my devices with the sun! We purchased a Jackery solar generator a few years ago and it has b...
Solar Generators - Jackery
 
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Emergency candles can be an affordable alternative to flashlights and battery powered light devices in a power outage. I keep a few of the large pillar candles on hand that have a burn time of 6-8 hours or more! I avoid using candles due to kids, but...
Emergency Candles