Preparing for power outages involves having essential supplies on hand to ensure safety and comfort. Key items to include in your outage supply kit are first aid supplies, flashlights, nonperishable food, external battery packs and portable chargers.

• First-aid kit: Include prescription medications – check the expiration dates.
• Bottled water: Experts recommend a gallon per person per day.
• Flashlights and batteries: Store them where you can find them easily in the dark.
• Nonperishable food: Choose items that don’t require cooking or heating.
• Manual can opener: Safe cut can openers leave the tin's lid without sharp, jagged edges.
• Coolers, ice chests, and ice packs: Have a few in case of a lengthy outage. 
• Special-needs items: This includes items for infants, the elderly, or the disabled.
• Battery-operated radio: To access news reports.
• Fresh batteries: For all battery-powered equipment.
• External rechargeable battery pack: To charge cell phones and other electronic devices.
• Non-cordless phone: To plug into landlines during power outages. To charge cell phones and other electronic devices.