Extended blackouts have become more common, and FEMA now recommends every household be prepared for a minimum of 72 hours without grid power. Outages in the hardest-hit areas can last over six days, pushing many households toward true multi-day prepa...
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Power Outage Emergency Kit
Energy Supply
Lighting
Communication Tools
First Aid and Fire Safety
Cooking Equipment
Power Outage Emergency Kit
Some have already gathered the essentials for you! Grab a pre-assembled emergency kit to ensure you have the basics for a couple of days.
Pre-Assembled Power Outage Emergency Kit
Energy Supply
Batteries, chargers and generators for your everyday electronics like cell phones, medical devices, computers, radios and other necessities that can help you though an outage.
Keep batteries on hand for flashlights, radios, and other small essential devices.
Batteries
These fit anywhere and are incredibly lightweight. Make sure they have the right ports for your devices.
Power Bank
Solar powered generators of all sizes. If you have outdoor space, you can have these charged up keeping you prepared for an outage.
Solar Generators
Portable Solar Panels for a stronger charge.
Portable Solar Panels
Use these adapters to power your electronics via your vehicle's gas/battery if you have to.
Car Friendly Chargers & Outlet Adapters
No use having a generator or back up power source without the right tools to transfer your power needs. Be sure to check capacity limits and your watt specs to prevent damages.
Generator Transfer Kits & Switches
Just in case you rather have a setup for larger areas grab a power station for you and your family's devices.
Portable Power Stations
Lighting
Don't be in the dark if you lose power. Find battery operated or rechargeable lighting for your home or any space for everyday or emergency purposes.
Make sure you have a way to navigate the dark without exhausting your phone's battery.
Flashlight
Lightbulbs that can either be charged or operate via replaceable battery.
Rechargeable light bulbs
Battery operated candles for safe, softer lighting. Some can even be remote operated.
Flameless Candles
Tap lights are convenient and handy in any situation. Place them just about anywhere and just tap for instant lighting.
Battery Operated Tap Lights
Keep these plugged in and they'll activate if the power goes out. That ensures a way to see without having to go grab a portable light risking injury.
Emergency Lights For Home Power Failure
Communication Tools
Stay in touch over radio waves for local communication preserving any cellular battery life.
No power, no batteries, no problem. This wind-up radio can also charger small devices, All hand powered!
Wind Up Radio
Save your cell phone batteries where you can. Perfect quality for employment/group/family communication during emergencies.
Walkie Talkies: Two Way Radios
Just in case you do lose power, ensure you can stay updated with the latest news in your local area.
Portable Tv Radio Combo
No need for sketchy or costly internet connections. Stay safe and connected whether business or personal travel.
NordVPN: The best VPN service online for free, open internet
First Aid and Fire Safety
Health and safety essentials for everyday or emergency use. These are the types of items that can help save lives.
Sometimes a distant thought, but make sure you have basics at home in case inclimate weather prevents a quick store run.
First Aid Kit
Fire extinguishers are a must have in the home and/or car.
Fire Extinguishers
Revolutionary, fast and life-saving. A safety tool for any age, no fiddling with pins and levers, just toss it on any household fire to extinguish.
Fire Blanket
Cooking Equipment
Propane and charcoal along with portable grills that can be used both indoors and outdoors, even tabletop.
Portable gas operated stoves for smaller meals.
Camping stoves
Usable for indoor cooking and powered by charcoal.
Portable 13.7" Stainless Steel Korean BBQ Grill
For larger families but still small enough to store or transport.
Portable Charcoal Grills
Charcoal for heating and cooking.
Charcoal
Portable propane tanks for heating and cooking.
Propane tanks
In case you need to light oil lanters, charcoal, candles, a wood fire, find your preferred starter here.
Forever Lighters, Lighters and Matches
Food Supplies and Storage
Ready-to-Eat food items: canned, bagged, and sealed. Plus storing options.
Able to filter hundreds of gallons of water, ensure you and yours have drinking water no matter what.
Personal Water Filter Straw
Canned foods including meat, soup, pasta, fruits and vegetables. If you don't own a can opener, keep pop-tops in mind.
Canned Food: Meat, Fruit and Vegetables
Find already-made kits of freeze dried options that have 30+ yrs shelf life.
Freeze Dried Food: Fruit/Vegetables and Whole Meals
Vacuum seal your food items to ensure a longer shelf life.
Vacuum Sealer
Canning and vacuum systems for your homemade canned goods.
Home Canning Kits
In an emergency situation transfer any food items you want to save to smaller storage for easier temperature control
Stationary and Travel Coolers
In case stores are inaccessible for ice or dry ice, keep a few packs in your freezer to be prepared to preserve perishables during an outage.
Ice Brick Packs for Coolers
Keep Warm/Cool
Power outages can happen in any season. These mylar blankets can save your life during a winter storm. They're affordable and easily stored.
Emergency Mylar Thermal Blankets
For hot nights, especially if you're using backup power sparingly. Powered coolers are most crucial while the sun is out. These can keep you cooler without power at night.
