🌀 Pre-Storm Systems Check Ten checks before a storm has a name. Your progress saves in your browser — come back anytime. Prefer paper? Print the one-page version for the fridge door. Gear links are paid Amazon links (disclosure ).
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Backup power source sized to your needs At minimum a 1kWh power station for fridge-in-bursts, fans, and phones. Need it? EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus (paid link) A way to recharge with the grid down Solar panel matched to your station — gas stations may be down too. Need it? Renogy 200W portable panel (paid link) Working CO detector on every level If anyone nearby runs a generator, this is life-or-death. Test it today. Need it? Kidde 10-year CO detector (paid link) Cold-storage plan for meds & essentials A 12V fridge sips power; a cooler + ice is plan B. Insulin and heat don’t mix. Need it? BougeRV 12V fridge (paid link) Heavy-gauge extension cords (12 AWG) Thin cords + big loads = voltage sag and melted plugs. Need it? 12/3 50ft cord 2-pack (paid link) UPS on router & work computer Internet often survives when power flickers — a UPS keeps you online. Need it? APC 850VA UPS (paid link) Medical device runtime covered CPAP or powered medical gear needs its own battery math — a full night is ~300Wh+. Need it? BLUETTI X30 CPAP backup (paid link) Devices charged + station topped off Charge everything to 100% when a watch is issued, not when the warning hits.
Water, food, meds for 7 days 1 gallon per person per day. FEMA basics still apply — gear doesn’t replace them.
Documents & photos backed up Cloud backup + a phone photo of insurance docs beats a soggy folder.
Deeper reading for the items above: the full hurricane power kit checklist ,generator safety mistakes to avoid , andCPAP backup power math .
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