A major power outage does not have to be an apocalypse to become a real problem. If the grid is down for a few hours, it is inconvenient. If it lasts for days, heating, cooking, communication, payment systems, refrigeration, medical devices and even water supply can suddenly become very practical problems. The good news is that you do not need a roof full of solar panels or an expensive battery wall to be much better prepared.

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