7 MUST-HAVE Items to Survive a Blackout - You Won't Believe

Most US and Canadian regions will not have enough electricity supply to consistently meet demand during extreme weather events, according to a recent report from the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), an international regulatory body in charge of the US power grid. A growing number of people in the US and Canada—more than 300 million people—may experience power outages starting in 2024 and lasting until 2028.

There are 7 MUST-HAVE Items that you need to have available when a blackout happens.

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[Laurence-rhyc]

What and where to get this water measuring device at 11:30 ? Thanks

[CoffeeTeaWithSusan]

Hand crank Flashlights and Headlamps w/long battery life, Batteries and organize them in a container for easy access… rechargeable energizer or Duracell, Portable chargers with fast charge technology… solar. Non-perishable food items (can goods, beans soups, veggies, nutrients, canned fruits, check expiration dates.. and rotate your pantry, snack bars with high protein, no high-sugar items, WATER clean and safe! Bottled water, 1-gal per person per day, check shelf light… have back up plan.. water purification tablets, straw filters (life-straw), stay hydrated is crucial, so make sure you’ve got this plan ready. Tools to keep you warm, sleeping bags, be sure they are rated for cold temps, have sacks to keep them organized… dry. Emergency blankets keep you warm and can make a make-shift shelter. Emergency radio! Battery operated or hand crank. AM and FM… be sure reliable. So you can get announcements. Pre-Set the channels so you know exactly where to listen. NOA weather radio. You need timely info! If you watch video they give good brand recommendations!

[fmlogic]

Cell phones might not work during a blackout. A hand held two way radio would be a good thing to have.

[fredflintstone]

Awesome I cut power thirty years ago don't want it don't use it Daniel boon didn't use it dependency s mf storage means more dependency