The Best Foods to Have on Hand for a Power Outage
There’s always a chance that the power could go out. Electricity is the lifeblood of everything in the modern world. There are very few things we use that don’t need electricity. A power outage can be a real threat to your safety, especially if you’re not prepared.
When the power goes out in Sioux Falls, I am always in awe of the speed and professionalism of the folks who get the power back on. I can think of only one time a power outage lasted more than a few hours, and that was because of that ice storm in 2013. That was a huge mess to clean up, but it got fixed up right.
But South Dakota is still vulnerable to all manner of natural disasters that can take out the power. Tornadoes and thunderstorms can destroy power lines and equipment. Winter storms can break lines with wind and ice, and the snow can trap us in our homes for days at a time.
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What to Do Immediately When the Power Goes Out
The best way to make it through emergencies like an extended loss of power is to be ready. I love a good apocalypse/SHTF prepper discussion. I can’t get enough of well-stocked bunkers and detailed plans to survive. There are whole corners of the internet where people are debating the best way to filter water found in an old water heater…