14 ways every homeowner should prepare for a power outage

If phone and Internet systems go down along with the power grid, a battery-powered radio may be your only source of weather and emergency information. You could listen in your car, but a portable radio lets you listen anywhere. Some models have a solar panel or a hand crank for recharging, so you don’t even need batteries.

In a blackout, cash is king. Some stores may stay open, but they probably won’t be able to process credit card purchases. And all the cash machines will be on strike. So keep an emergency cash stash on hand.

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Source: RD.com