Power Outage Toolkit

7/8/2020 (Permalink)

Do you have a power outage tool kit at home? If not, please consider creating one! During these summer months, thunderstorms are more prevalent, which means more homeworkers and renters experience power outages. Sometimes these outages can last for a few hours or a few days. In either case, it is important to have a tool kit so you are prepared. Below are some suggested items to keep in an easy to access location your home:

• utilize a large plastic bin to store your items- such as a tupperware.
• at least 10 bottled waters
• consider buying a portable cell phone charger so you
• flashlights and batteries
• rechargeable lantern or battery operated lanterns
• some canned foods and non-perishable food items like peanut butter, canned fruit
• can opener
• first aid kit with prescriptions, contact lenses, etc.
• portable battery operated fan
• a deck of cards for entertainment!