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Thursday, 08 December 2011 19:55

Extended Power Outage: What I wished I had in my emergency preparedness supplies.

Written by  Glen Webb
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My family and I recently experienced an extended power outage due to a windstorm with gusts over 100 mph.  We were well prepared and endured the outage comfortably.  Still, I learned a few things I can do to improve my emergency preparedness.

We are well stocked with flashlights and I have a outdoor propane lantern that cranks out the light.  Of course I couldn't use the propane lantern in the house and the flashlights aren't group friendly.  What I wanted but didn't have is an indoor lantern bright enough to light a large area for meals or playing boardgames. 

We have a propane grill in the backyard.  I cooked our meals on the gas grill.  It worked - but it was an uncomfortable challenge to cook on a gas grill in high winds.  Again, I found myself wanting a portable stove that is safe for indoor use.

Here are two products I'm leaning toward purchasing:

GASONE Portable Gas Stove.  It's currently listed on Amazon.com for $21.75.  It burns butane and is described as safe for indoor use.  The price is right for my budget and it has received a significant number of favorable reviews.

Rayovac SE3DLN Sportsman Xtreme 300-Lumen LED Lantern.  It's currently listed on Amazon.com for $18.99.  Again, priced right for the budget and a significant number of favorable reviews.

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Glen Webb

Glen Webb

Over the course of my life I've come to realize societal institutions do little to teach self-reliance.  I'm actively engaged in filling that void in my own life, teaching self-reliance skills to my four children and sharing what I learn with others.

Website: www.fallingupstandingdown.blogspot.com

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  • Comment Link alan roberts Saturday, 10 December 2011 03:00 posted by alan roberts

    A few years ago we were almost 4 days without power due to ice. We found Light to be a major problem. None of the indoor "emergency lights" we had gave us the light we wanted. (some of that was our artificial expectation, and some was poor technology.) We did fine with heat and cooking, we have a wood stove with enough area to cook on. It was cold, so having it burning in the house wasn't a burden. In the summer it may have been different. Our big lesson was in the food storage area. We had a lot put by in the freezer. We lost some at the end of our power outtage. One more day ane we would have lost more than half. We now have learned to can more. We have a pressure canner and put up meat, beans, and lot's more stuff we where freezing. The freezer is still full, and we would lose quite a bit if we lost power for an extended time, but we have enough canned to live well for a time.

    Looking for ways to generate critical power is one of our next projects.

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