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15 Emergency Prep & Security Finds I Finally Caved and Bought
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items Okay, seeing all the news about power grid issues and neighborhood break-ins finally gave me enough anxiety to act. Â I realized I was completely unprepared for even a basic power outage. I went down a rabbit hole and finally built my emergency kit with these genius, easy-to-use Amazon finds. From peel-and-stick window alarms to the hand-crank radio everyone is talk...
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Kept seeing TikToks about these and finally bought one for storm season. It charges via solar, USB, or turning the hand crank. It even has a flashlight and a port to charge your phone if the grid goes down. A literal lifesaver.
Jazmm Hand Crank Emergency Radio, 7400mWh NOAA/AM/FM Portable Radio, Solar Emergency Radio, Weather Alert, Flashlight for Emergency, Power Bank Cellphone Charger
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My neighbor's house got broken into, so I bought a 6-pack of these immediately. You literally just stick them to your windows and doors. If someone opens it, an aggressively loud siren goes off. Zero wiring needed.
4 Sets NC Wired Door Alarm Magnetic Sensor
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Realized if we had to evacuate quickly, all my important papers would be left behind. This bag holds our passports, birth certificates, and some emergency cash. It gives me so much peace of mind knowing it's all in one safe grab-and-go bag.
IC ICLOVER Fireproof Document Bags with 2 Pockets, 15"x 11" Waterproof Fireproof Money Bag, Fireproof Safe Storage Pouch with Zipper for Large Legal Documents, File and Cash
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I travel for work and stay in a lot of hotels, plus I use it at my apartment. You wedge it under the door knob and it makes it physically impossible for someone to kick the door in. I sleep so much better now.
Brinks Heavy Duty Door Security Bar, Black Adjustable Brinks Door Jammer for Home, Apartment, Travel, and Dorm, 2 pack
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Car thefts are crazy right now with thieves cloning key signals from outside the house. I drop my car keys into this little pouch every night and it completely blocks the signal. Such a cheap fix for a huge problem.
Faraday Pouch for Car Keys, Car RFID Signal Blocking Holder, Key Fob Protector, Double-Layers of Shielding Carbon Fiber Material Anti-Theft Faraday Pouch(2 Pack)
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We lost power for two days last winter and only had candles. Never again. These pull open to turn on and are blindingly bright. They run on AA batteries so you don't have to worry about charging them.
Lepro LED Collapsible Camping Lantern 4-Packs, Super Bright, Battery Powered Camping Light, IPX4 Water Resistant, Portable Emergency Lights for Power Outage, Hurricane, Storms
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Honestly bought this because of FOMO but it's essential for any emergency kit. It filters out 99.9% of bacteria and parasites from any water source. I keep one in my car and one in my house just in case.
Lifestraw Personal Water Filter for Travel, Hiking, Camping and Survival - Blue
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Finally caved and bought emergency food. It sits quietly in the back of my closet and lasts for 25 years. All you need is water to make the meals. Hoping I never have to use it, but so relieved I have it.
ReadyWise Emergency Preparedness Meals for Backpacking and Camping, 100 Serving Emergency Food Supply Bucket
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Threw out all my cheap plastic flashlights. This one is military-grade heavy and the beam can light up my entire backyard. It has a strobe feature that is meant to temporarily blind an intruder.
Ozark Trail Rechargeable Tactical Flashlight, 1000 Lumen, Bright and Durable
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If the power is out for weeks, regular power banks are useless once they die. I fold these solar panels out on the patio to keep my battery generators charged to run our fridge. An absolute must-have.
EF EcoFlow 110W Portable Solar Panel for Power Station, Foldable Solar Charger with Adjustable Kickstand, Waterproof IP67 for Outdoor Camping,RV,off Grid System
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I didn't want to pay an electrician to hardwire security lights. I screwed these into the trees outside my house and the motion sensors pick up everything in the driveway. Deters anyone walking around at night.
LEPOWER Battery Powered LED Flood Light Outdoor,1500 LM, 5000 K, IP65 Waterproof, Wireless Flood Light Battery Operated, 3 Head Motion Detector Light for Garage, Yard, Porch, White
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Realized my bathroom band-aids wouldn't do much in a real emergency. This kit has everything for major injuries, including tourniquets. I keep it in the trunk of my car now and feel way more responsible.
KITGO 220 Piece First Aid Kit, Premium Compact Trauma Medical Kits for Any Emergencies, Ideal for Home, Office, Car, Travel, Outdoor, Camping, Hiking, Boating (Red)
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Package thieves are getting bold in my neighborhood. Took me 10 minutes to install and now I get an alert on my phone the second someone steps on my porch. You can even talk to them through the mic.
Arlo Video Doorbell HD (2nd Gen) - 1080p Battery/Wired Doorbell & Security Camera, Google Home & Alexa Compatible - White
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errified of gas leaks since you can't always smell them. This just plugs right into a standard wall outlet and will sound a massive alarm if it detects natural gas or carbon monoxide. Better safe than sorry.
First Alert GCO1CN Combination Explosive Gas and Carbon Monoxide Alarm with Backlit Digital Display
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Burglars look for standard safes. I hide my emergency cash and spare keys in this thing that looks exactly like a can of soup in my pantry. Completely blends in and nobody would ever think to grab it.
U Brands Book Diversion Safe, 8.66 x 6.02 x 1.77 in., Hidden Combination Lock Cash Money Box