Put together an emergency preparedness kit with these supplies in case of a prolonged or widespread power outage:
- Water—1 gallon per person, per day
- Food—non-perishable, easy-to-prepare items and a manual can opener for canned goods
- Flashlight (Do not use candles during a power outage due to the extreme risk of fire)
- Battery-powered or hand-crank radio (NOAA Weather Radio, if possible)
- Extra blankets and warm clothes
- A safe alternate source of heat and extra fuel (wood, kerosene).
- Extra batteries
- First aid kit
- Medications (7-day supply) and medical items
- Multi-purpose tool
- Sanitation and personal hygiene items
- Copies of personal documents (medication list and pertinent medical information, deed/lease to home, birth certificates, insurance policies)
- Cell phone with portable chargers
- Family and emergency contact information
- Extra cash
- Keep your car’s gas tank full
- If someone in your home is dependent on electric-powered, life-sustaining equipment, remember to include backup power in your evacuation plan