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Do Cell Towers Need Power?

What would we ever do without cell phones? We’ve become so dependant on our devices and the “comfort in connectivity” that without them, well, we become paralyzed. I’m all for the technology....

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What Happens When an Elevator Loses Power?

Photo by Andrew Welch on Unsplash I’ve been in an elevator that was delayed, not stuck. At least that’s what I tell myself. I was in downtown Boston and the elevator was likely...

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Ultimate Guide: Best Apps in a Power Outage

Photo by Robin Worrall on Unsplash I love living in New England. Is a beautiful part of the country, but the winters can sometimes be brutal. We do get the occasional hurricane but I...

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Do Landlines Need Electricity? The Real Answer

Photo by Daria Nepriakhina on Unsplash Ah, yes - the good ‘ol landline phone. For the longest time, I couldn’t wait to get rid of our landline. Why keep technology in our...

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How Long Can a Refrigerator Last Without Power?

Losing your power isn’t fun, but losing a fridge full of food — well, sucks. I’ve thrown food away during an outage and it’s like throwing away money. The first few times I didn’t have a...

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What’s an Electric Panel?

Great question. It took me a while to find the panel in our first home. The previous homeowner finished the basement and did a nice job building a custom cover for the panel, which became a fun...

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I have a wife, three kids, a dog and a cat I’m responsible for. I’ve spent a great deal of time thinking about my plan to survive an outage when it comes my way. So, I created this site to share my experiences, my research, and my mistakes so you can better prepare for your next outage.

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