Preparing For A Power Outage
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You’re familiar with sweater weather, hot chocolate season and the holidays. But this time of year is also the start of storm season. With the cold weather coming in, it is time to start preparing for winter storms and power outages. The best way to avoid a total blackout is to get a backup generator, but you will also need a good stock of supplies to get you through the storm. A storm bin to keep in your home during all seasons, will be especially handy during in the winter time!
Here is our C21 storm prep list:
Lights
Candles and flashlights are essential in any storm bin. Make sure you have a lighter/matches and extra batteries in there as well.
Food/Water
Experts recommend four liters of water per person per day in your storm bin. For food you will want to have nonperishable items that are quick and easy to cook. Soup, chili and beans make for great meals. It is worth investing in a small camping stove and a couple of canisters of propane, so you have something to cook on. Throw in some granola bars and snacks in there too just to be safe.Blankets
You never know how long the power could be out for and how long you could be without heat. Have extra blankets and sleeping bags readily available to get cozy when the temperature starts to dip.
Prep to Work from Home
Games
In times like these it is important to stay positive and try to find light in a dark situation. Cards and board games are easy to pull out for entertainment while you are camped out in the dark!
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