Storm Prep for safer, calmer outages
Emergency kit checklists, outage guides, and backup power advice to help your household stay ready before severe weather hits.
Power Outage Emergency Kit
Learn how to build a power outage emergency kit, including a water supply, storable food, plus charging and backup power for home or use on the go.
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Outage Guides
Every outage is different. Be prepared for the outages most likely to affect you.
Home Battery Backup vs Whole House Generator: Which Is Right for You?
A home generator is best for long, high-demand outages, while a battery backup is best for short outages, silent operation, and solar integration.
| Compare | Battery | Generator |
|---|---|---|
| Noise level | - | |
| Best for overnight use | - | |
| Handles large whole-home loads | - | |
| Runs through multi-day outages | - |
Medical Device Power Outage Checklist
Learn how to prepare for a power outage as a medical device user to keep essential equipment running safely during extended blackouts.
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Latest in Storm Prep
Recent storm-prep articles from the editorial team.
Power Grid Failure & Rolling Blackout Guide
Understand what causes rolling blackouts and grid failure so you can take the right steps to protect your household before, during, and after an outage.
Power Grid Failure & Rolling Blackout Guide
Understand what causes rolling blackouts and grid failure so you can take the right steps to protect your household before, during, and after an outage.
Read more5 Best Sleeping Bags & Thermal Blankets for Winter Outages
The TETON Sports Celsius XXL 0°F sleeping bag delivers cold-weather warmth during extended outages, making it our top pick for winter power outage preparedness.
5 Best Solar-Powered Outdoor Lights for Outages
The Intelamp 6000mAh solar flood lights run up to three nights per charge and light a yard at 1,200 lumens, our top solar light for an outage.
5 Best Headlamps for Power Outage Preparedness
The Petzl Actik Core runs on a USB-rechargeable battery or three AAAs and lasts 100 hours on low, our top headlamp for a long outage.
5 Best Battery Powered Fans for Power Outages
The Shark FlexBreeze FA222 leads our outage fan picks with up to 24 hours of runtime, corded or cordless power, and 70 feet of airflow reach.
