Preparedness
Weather Power Outage Kit: What to Keep Ready Before Storms
A practical power outage kit for thunderstorms, hurricanes, ice storms, wind storms, heat waves, and winter storms.
Quick answer: A weather power outage kit should cover light, communication, water, food, medicine, temperature safety, and safe charging.
Core supplies
Keep flashlights, batteries, battery banks, a weather radio, water, shelf-stable food, first aid, and needed medication ready.
Do not rely on candles as a primary light source during storm damage.
Temperature safety
Outages during heat or cold can become health emergencies. Know cooling centers, warming centers, and neighbor check-in plans.
People with medical equipment need backup power planning before storms.
Food and water
Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible.
After long outages, follow food safety guidance rather than guessing.