5 Overlooked Emergency Supplies Most Prep Lists Forget
Most emergency lists start and stop at water, canned food, a flashlight, and a first-aid kit. Those belong in the house. They are not the items that surprise people on night three of a blackout. The five supplies below are the ones families skip because they look small, boring, or “already covered.” They are not. When the power dies, the sewer backs up, or a generator is running in a closed garage, these are the tools that keep a bad week from turning into a medical problem. Amazon Associate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Links below are affiliate links. If you buy through them, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. 1. A NOAA Weather Radio That Does Not Need the Grid Cell towers overload or go dark in ice storms, hurricanes, and tornado outbreaks. Wireless emergency alerts on your phone only work if the phone is charged and the tower is up. NOAA Weather Radio is a separate broadcast system from the National Weather Servi...