How to Prep Your Home for a Multi-Day Power Outage

Here’s the part nobody wants to admit: most of us figure this out around hour 18. Right when the emergency is in full swing and the store shelves are already bare. I’d love to tell you I’ve never been that person. I have absolutely been that person, standing in a dark kitchen holding a phone at 3% battery, wondering where I put the good flashlight.

The fix isn’t complicated or expensive. One weekend, one bin, a specific list of stuff, and a multi-day outage goes from crisis to inconvenience. Here’s what actually matters, in the order you’ll need it.

Continue reading to learn more about preparing for a multi-day power outage, written by Mary Hunt.