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What to Have on Hand for Power Outages

Since Boston just went through what some referred to as “the snow-pocalypse” yesterday, power outages are on my mind. Many people lost power for a good portion of the day yesterday. With no hot water or electricity, there were most definitely some grumpy people stuck in their homes.

It’s important to be prepared for power outages ahead of time because often when they occur, you’re not able to leave your home to pick up necessities. Here are a few of the things that Sonja from Wise Bread keeps on hand in preparation for emergencies:

Batteries
Matches
Candles
Ice (and a Cooler)
Powdered Milk
Baby wipes
Board Games
Treats

What are some things you have on hand just in case the power goes out for an extended period of time?

Check out 20 Things to Have on Hand for Power Outages for more tips!

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