The UK press is full of (probable rubbish) about widescale power blackouts this winter. Not being a third world country its not something we're used to!! Funnily enough a minor problem in London brought all of its power down for 24 hours the other day - perhaps its a warning?
My real question though is to our American cousins who got caught in your blackout recently:
What kit was really useful to you, what would be a real must have for, say, a three day blackout (i think I can do Candles myself) - any help greatfully received.