Preparedness at Home. Be ready for power outages and more.
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Preparedness at Home
You can stockpile all the rice you like... but do you know how you're going to cook it if you're without power for months on end?
Prepare Your Home for a Grid-Down Situation
I highly recommend these you can keep major appliances going if you lose power.
Portable Generator Wall Power Transfer Kit
Here is another option when using a generator.
Reliance Controls Wall Kit with PC3020M
We got this one when we lost power last year for several days.
Electric generator
Dual Fuel - Operate your 8000-watt portable generator right out of the box on either gasoline or propane, plus the unit holds 1.2-quarts of oil (included) and has a low oil shut-off switch
Champion Power Equipment 8000-Watt Dual Fuel ...
Reliable and Powerful - At 5000 starting watts and 4000 running watts, enjoy up to 14 hours of run time on a full tank of gasoline with a noise level of 68 dBA from 23 feet
Champion Power Equipment 4000-Watt RV Ready ...
These are nice to put in rooms or bathrooms for when the power goes out.
GE Wireless LED Puck Lights, 2 Pack, Battery ...
Must home for any home that has gas.
First Alert CO605 Plug-In Carbon Monoxide ...
Here is another option with a digital readout.
Carbon Monoxide Detector ,CO Gas Monitor ...
This would be a good option if you need both smaoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
Kidde Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detector, AA ...
This is truly a must-have for any home
First Alert SA303CN3 Battery Smoke Detector
Easy installation, no wiring needed: operates on a 10-year lithium battery, so it never needs replacing, plus detects during power failure
Kidde Smoke Detector, 10-Year Battery, LED
Extinguish small fires quickly and easily with no mess (unlike common fire extinguishers). Simply deploy the blanket by pulling down the tabs.
Prepared Hero Emergency Fire Blanket - 2 Pack ...
Something every home should have
Basic Use Fire Extinguisher with Easy Mount ...
These are good to have on hand incase the power goes out
LED Camping Lantern, Consciot Battery Powered ...
Another item with lots of uses and good to have on hand
GearLight 2pack S1000 LED Flashlights High Lumens
It is compatible with most appliances. But please use electronic equipment with rated power less than 330W and surge power no more than 600W.
Portable Power Station 300W, GRECELL
This is a nice little solar charger. It would be fine for recharging a phone or small electronics. This isn't going to power anything big.
300W Portable Solar Generator Power Station
This would be good to have if you lose power in the winter.
Big Buddy 18000 BTU Radiant Propane Space ...
These are good alternative to candles
2 Pieces Vintage Glass Kerosene Oil Lamp
Almost odorless, and clear liquid. It produces a bright flame.
1 Gallon Paraffin Lamp Oil - Clear Smokeless
These lamps are simply gorgeous, and I got them not just for looks, but out of necessity for when my home is without electricity and I need the lamps for light
Yexiya Large Kerosene Lamp Lantern ...
An essential item for your Bug-Out Bag, etc. Great price and it's good to filter 1000 GALLONS of water before the filter wears out!
