What are your hacks when the electricity goes out

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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.