Dealing With Disruption: Preparations For Lights-Out Aftermath

• Flashlights for every person in the house, fresh batteries every so often, candles and matches, solar-powered sources for small devices, portable power stations, and backup generators if you can afford and find one. Not letting your car’s gas tank sit at half-empty or below is always a good idea, too.
• Setting aside a small pile of emergency cash makes sense only if you will remember where you put it.
• Share the location with someone you trust.
• A few jugs of water are never a bad idea.

Stay calm. It’s easier to be calm if you’ve done a little bit of preparation.