A few weeks ago the weather got a bit spicy. As in four tornado spicy. No damage at the compound but we did loose power for a few days. Here are some random thoughts.
The contents of fridge/freezer vs backup power pack/generator cost needs to be revisited.
Need more tool batteries. Perhaps a small battery chainsaw?
It is always a good idea to have a few chest coolers handy. Even if they are the older plastic coleman ones and not the pricier rotomold models that swear to keep ice solid for days. A chest cooler saved most of my fridge/freezer contents.
Wow I had alot of expired food.
Tactical flashlights are not regular flashlights. Different tools for different situations. You don't need ALL the lumens at 5am when you need to pee.
Traffic lights without power are four way stops. Dumb ass!
Rechargeable/battery lanterns are excellent.
Headlamps especially ones with red light are excellent.
I got a few snap on LED packs for 9v batteries that make small flashlights. They where surprisingly handy and a good use for 9V that where swapped out of smoke detectors and other devices.
Several people where having bad days as wired smoke detectors started to beep. I hate you so much right now.
Battery powered fans are a good idea that needs further investment.
It is wise to have multiple ways to cook and make coffee.
First morning I was on my third backup plan (of MANY) before the don't stab people potion was made. A butane stove and alcohol stove didn't work or worked poorly. A second butane stove worked. The world saved.
This of course justified even more coffee making equipment being ordered.
