There are lots of hurricane prep lists out there. Here is a list of things I was really glad I had that are normally included on these lists:
1.
Xantrex Powerpack 400 Plus. I was able to run a fan and a CFL lamp for 10+ hours using this battery/inverter powerpack then recharge it using my car or the neighbor's generator.
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2. 12-volt fan plugged into powerpack. This kept me cool.
3. Limb cutter. This cutting tool reduced big branches into tiny bits quickly, safely, and easily.
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4. Aluminum foil, bbq grill and griddle. Give me a barbecue grill and a griddle and I'll figure out how to cook just about anything. Add the aluminum foil and I can cook anything.
5. LED lamp and rechargable spotlight. The lamp lit up a room using six LEDs and three AA batteries. The spotlight was able to light up my neighbor's place four houses down.
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6. Walkie-talkies. House to house communications gave safety and comfort.
7. 7gal and 2.5gal Aquatainers. I could move the big one easily, but DW could only use the smaller one.
-Blast