Here are some cheap, and/or basic prep items I bring out for winter outages:
-Blankets
-throw pillows
-hot hands packs (for both hands and feet), i use these sparingly though
-tea lights or LED candles
-flashlights
-matches
-gallons of water for pets, people, cooking, flushing, etc
-shelf stable food or even self heating food packs, (similar to MREs)
-extra pet food
-newspapers. i live in an old, poorly insulated building. so when it gets cold i tape the newspapers over the windows and under doors to lessen any drafts or cold spots.
-battery bricks for charging phones/laptops
Again this is just a basic list, and can definitely be improved upon. But i felt it could be useful to those who may not be able to afford generators or other fancy prep gadgets. Stay safe folks 🙏
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Reply to How prepared are you for these long power outages? by VegUltraGirl
Here are some cheap, and/or basic prep items I bring out for winter outages:
-Blankets
-throw pillows
-hot hands packs (for both hands and feet), i use these sparingly though
-tea lights or LED candles
-flashlights
-matches
-gallons of water for pets, people, cooking, flushing, etc
-shelf stable food or even self heating food packs, (similar to MREs)
-extra pet food
-newspapers. i live in an old, poorly insulated building. so when it gets cold i tape the newspapers over the windows and under doors to lessen any drafts or cold spots.
-battery bricks for charging phones/laptops
Again this is just a basic list, and can definitely be improved upon. But i felt it could be useful to those who may not be able to afford generators or other fancy prep gadgets. Stay safe folks 🙏