What are your hacks when the electricity goes out

[FlaChief58]

It's an annual routine for me here to be prepared for power outages.

1. Buy enough drinking water to last 2 weeks
2. Buy enough non perishables to last 2 weeks
3. Go through the generator to make sure it's working.
4. Check/charge power banks, and flashlights.
5. Make sure to have propane for the grill, camp stove and lantern.
6. Stock up on batteries
7. Fill gas cans.

When there's a storm headed our way
1. Fill tub, buckets and pots with water
2. Put anything that isn't bolted down outside in the garage/ shed.
3. Freeze as much water as possible
4. Fill gas tanks

[Mosbonian]

Originally Posted by FlaChief58

It's an annual routine for me here to be prepared for power outages.

1. Buy enough drinking water to last 2 weeks
2. Buy enough non perishables to last 2 weeks
3. Go through the generator to make sure it's working.
4. Check/charge power banks, and flashlights.
5. Make sure to have propane for the grill, camp stove and lantern.
6. Stock up on batteries
7. Fill gas cans.

When there's a storm headed our way
1. Fill tub, buckets and pots with water
2. Put anything that isn't bolted down outside in the garage/ shed.
3. Freeze as much water as possible
4. Fill gas tanks

Tell me you live in Florida, without telling me you live in Florida....LOL

[BIG K]

Originally Posted by FlaChief58

It's an annual routine for me here to be prepared for power outages.

1. Buy enough drinking water to last 2 weeks
2. Buy enough non perishables to last 2 weeks
3. Go through the generator to make sure it's working.
4. Check/charge power banks, and flashlights.
5. Make sure to have propane for the grill, camp stove and lantern.
6. Stock up on batteries
7. Fill gas cans.

When there's a storm headed our way
1. Fill tub, buckets and pots with water
2. Put anything that isn't bolted down outside in the garage/ shed.
3. Freeze as much water as possible
4. Fill gas tanks

6900 gallons of water in three storage tanks.
My own well.
Transfer/isolation switch at house that allows me to plug in 1 of 3 generators to power some lights and well pump.
Fuel storage
Propane tanks for bbq's, stoves.
Natural gas. Gas will keep flowing unless zombie apocalypse/ world war.
Portable solar panels.
Propane/ battery operated lanterns.
Food storage for 7 months.
Plenty of guns and ammo in case it is not just a power outage and it is the zombie apocalypse....

Oh, and 5 horses, chickens,cats and dogs. If power is out for more than 72 hours, my wife's horse dies first for meat.

[TEX]

Originally Posted by FlaChief58

It's an annual routine for me here to be prepared for power outages.

1. Buy enough drinking water to last 2 weeks
2. Buy enough non perishables to last 2 weeks
3. Go through the generator to make sure it's working.
4. Check/charge power banks, and flashlights.
5. Make sure to have propane for the grill, camp stove and lantern.
6. Stock up on batteries
7. Fill gas cans.

When there's a storm headed our way
1. Fill tub, buckets and pots with water
2. Put anything that isn't bolted down outside in the garage/ shed.
3. Freeze as much water as possible
4. Fill gas tanks

My list as well, living on the TX Gulf Coast.

I also make sure to fill my extra car's gas tank and ten 5 -gallon gas tanks to have enough gas to run the generator for 2 weeks if need be. I can't stand dealing with gas lines, because when the power's out you've got to drive pretty damn far to find working pumps, and they always have long lines. No thanks.

[FlaChief58]

Originally Posted by TEX

My list as well, living on the TX Gulf Coast.
I also make sure to fill my extra car's gas tank and 10 5 -gallon tanks to have enough gas to run the generator for 2 weeks if need be. I can't stand dealing with gas lines, because when the power's out you've got to drive pretty damn far to find working pumps, and they always have lines. Spend all day looking for gas. No thanks.

Every time there's a hurricane, it's the same shit. People freaking out, and hoarding everything from food to fuel. If more people took the time to get prepared at the beginning of the season, it wouldn't be nearly as bad.

In the meantime, I'm at home patting myself on the back for being prepared and not having to deal with the chaos.

[TEX]

Originally Posted by FlaChief58

Every time there's a hurricane, it's the same shit. People freaking out, and hoarding everything from food to fuel. If more people took the time to get prepared at the beginning of the season, it wouldn't be nearly as bad.

In the meantime, I'm at home patting myself on the back for being prepared and not having to deal with the chaos.

You nailed it - be prepared! I have my gas tanks filled with STA-BIL fuel storage additive, a couple crates of bottled water, and a couple of propane tanks. Was ready for Beryl this year when it hit. Was without power for 6 days. No problem. Since Beryl, I restocked, and was ready for Helane in case it came this way.

I learned valuable lessons from Hurricane Ike, like BE PREPARED! Because the chaos, and all the stupidity with it, can swallow you up. Fast.