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.

Quick kit checklist

Water

Food

Lighting

Communication

Medical

Sanitation

Power

Money

Every outage is different. Be prepared for the outages most likely to affect you.

Backup power comparison

A home generator is best for long, high-demand outages, while a battery backup is best for short outages, silent operation, and solar integration.

Which Is Right for You?
Compare	Battery	Generator
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Best for overnight use		-
Handles large whole-home loads	-
Runs through multi-day outages	-

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