1. Battery Packs and Mobile Chargers Unfortunately, you can't replace dead smartphone batteries. Charge mobile charging banks to 100% before power disruptions.
2. Battery-Powered Flashlight Many flashlights today use internal batteries and USB charging. Maintain a bright, battery-operated flashlight for power outages.
3. Battery-Powered NOAA Weather Radio You need a battery-powered NOAA weather radio to keep up with current and future weather when you lose electricity.
4. Batteries Without backup batteries, battery-powered devices are useless. Check that your batteries are compatible and not expired.
5. First-Aid Kit Winter storms make it difficult to visit the drugstore, so keep a complete first-aid package.
6. Non-Perishable Food You never know how long you'll be without power during powerful winter storms. Dried fruits, granola bars, almonds, and other high-calorie, non-perishable foods should be stocked.
7. Manual Can Opener If you bought a lot of canned goods, make sure you have a can opener that you can open by hand