Here's what to have on hand if the power goes out during a winter storm
winter storm is headed your way, you'll want to be prepared for the possibility of long-duration power outages.Here's what to have inside your home when the power goes out and temperatures drop.FILE - Plastic bottles with drinking water are shown in a file image dated July 19, 2021. (Photo by Fabian Strauch/picture alliance via Getty Images) You'll want to stock up on bottled water.
Get a gallon of water, per person/per day, for a minimum of 3 days.FILE - An assortment of donated items that need to be sorted are shown in a file image dated Sept.
17, 2021. (Photo by Ben Hasty/MediaNews Group/Reading Eagle via Getty Images) Pick up at least a 3-day supply of non-perishable foods that don't require heat for cooking.
That includes canned meat, fruit, vegetables, peanut butter, protein bars and other snacks.FILE - A pile of batteries is shown in a file image dated April 27, 2014. (Photo via Getty Images) Make sure you have a battery-operated or hand-crank radio, a manual can opener, a flashlight, extra batteries, a basic tool kit and extra battery-powered cellphone chargers.
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