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Readiness with shelter means having a plan for backup power.
Why it matters: If you experience an extended power outage, what you can and cannot power will determine your strategy.
- Hot weather and cold weather prep have different requirements. Weāll focus now on hot weather.
š¼ļøĀ The big picture: Today letās consider major priorities and simple tips.
- Tomorrow weāll look at wholistic solutions.
šĀ Staying cool
- Air conditioners are power hogs, so limit usage if you have limited power.
- A electric fan blowing on your skin can keep you reasonably cool with little power usage.
šĀ Preserving food and medications
- Refrigerators and freezers can run on generators, solar and batteries with the right set up.
- An insulated cooler, like a Yeti, and some ice can keep essentials like medications cold for a long time.
šĀ Powering essentials
- A UPS power supply can keep your WiFi running and provide charging for your devices.
- In case your Internet connection goes down, consider this Emergency Weather Radio thatās also a portable power bank with solar and hand crank charging ā¦ and a flashlight!
ā Ā For your Smart Homeowner list
- Take a few minutes to consider the top priorities for your family.
Best,
Travis