What Do You Keep ON Hand For Power Outages?  

we just about always have candles on hand and then we make sure we have flashlights with extra batteries.

Candles, warm clothes, a land line phone (not a cordless hat elies on electriciy,) and a wind up Victrola! :)

I remember during the blackout of 03, how nice it was to be able to have music playing in the dark. I hae my Victrola and over 300 78 RPM recods to enjoy. I also have an endless stash of needles for the Victrola.

We have had power outages also and we're prepared with two big flashlights a battery powered lantern and a kerosine lantern. We're never in the dark here for very long. Interesting question, so refreshing to see a new question I have never seen before. Take care my friend.

I keep Candles in the House,I use Rechargeable batteries and keep a bunch of them ready charged for radio,mini TV,and flashlights,I have one of the dynamo flashlights that will also charge a cellphone and has a FM radio built in,My kitchen stove is Gas,and I have an open fireplace in the living room..I'm ready for Power cuts! The only thing I'd miss in a blackout would be my internet connection!

We had some trouble last winter, but not much. It was enough, however, to cause me to buy a hand crank flashlight to go by the bed, for me. Hubby does not think he needs one. I have fire lighters, candles and some home made oil lamps, as well as some more traditional lamps.

We keep tons of candles and flashlights. I think its good to have alot of these things. If you have prolonged use they may not last...extra's is the key on this one....hubby, please remember the batteries lol

I keep candles available,flashlights and also lighters. I get nervous about the lights going out late at night myself. So far it has only been during the day which I am not crazy about but I can deal with.

There are many items that are important during power outages, especially items that are considered to be life saving. The following is a list that I have personally created for my home:

1. Plenty of food
2. Plenty of water
3. Flashlights/lanterns with radio attached (weather bands and short wave are important)
4. Radios that crank (developed for the threatening Y2K)
5. FIRST AID KIT with plenty of band aids, gauze, burn ointment, aspirin
6. CPR kit
7. Generator (especially for those who are using oxygen tanks that are electric)
8. Weapon for defense (especially if you live in the inner city)
9. Cell phone with extra battery
10. Extra batteries
11. Emergency phone list

These are just a few items that I know that are important. Your list can be different for your actual needs.

Nothing, and I really need to, because in the last month my power has gone out three times, and I was totally unprepared for it. I keep forgetting to buy a flashlight, and I need a lighter too. The last time it happened, I had to scrounge through the whole house in the dark for matches.

I have lots of candles, flashlights, and batteries. I sure don't want to be totally in the dark.