Hey —
Two new posts went live this week and they go together intentionally.
First — the full power outage preparedness plan.
Four outages in the past year — including two blizzards with over two feet of snow — taught me exactly what works, what doesn't, and what I wish I'd thought of before the first one. This post covers the full tiered system I use, the gear behind it, and a couple of real world lessons including one involving an electric recliner at 2am that I'll let you read for yourself.
Second — the blackout kit.
Think of this as your starting point before you build toward the full system. Most people already have everything they need for a power outage somewhere in their house. The problem is knowing where it is and whether it actually works. This post covers the minimum every home should have ready — plus a terra cotta pot trick that surprises everyone who tries it.
Both posts have full gear lists with everything I actually use and trust — no filler recommendations.
If you're just getting started the blackout kit is your Day 1. The power outage plan is where you go next.
Talk soon,
Sean
Prepared Dad Life
prepareddadlife.com
P.S. — The terra cotta pot tip in the blackout kit post is worth clicking through for alone. Try it before you need it.