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(47,245 posts) Sun Sep 3, 2017, 10:59 AM Sep 2017

I've been thinking about something, after seeing another report from Houston... [View all]

What do you all have for power outages, bad weather or such?

Lights, entertainment, food storage?

I have battery-powered lights, a few candles, my fridge stays cold, I cook on a gas stove and have gas heat, I can watch DVD's on my battery-powered laptop if needed, I have a hand-cranked radio with it's own flashlight, and several good flashlights.

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I've been thinking about something, after seeing another report from Houston... [View all] Archae Sep 2017 OP

It does not matter for 2 years, no Game of Thrones, let it all go to hell Not Ruth Sep 2017 #1

LOL.... GOT is Life! LOL hlthe2b Sep 2017 #3

We live in a place that has power outages already, so we are somewhat prepared. Shrike47 Sep 2017 #2

We do, too. Two generators, batteries, weather radio, outdoor grill, cars always full of gas. Nay Sep 2017 #7

I have two generators that will take care of loss of power. n/t bathroommonkey76 Sep 2017 #4

Various. Igel Sep 2017 #5

I keep candles and many small flashlights, because bad storms in Kansas frequently knock out tblue37 Sep 2017 #6

We have at least 90 days worth of food underpants Sep 2017 #8