Power Outage & Prep

Emergency power for apartments — why generators won’t work and what will. Silent, indoor-safe power stations and balcony solar to keep your apartment running in an outage.

How long does the average power outage last? Most are under 2 hours, but the U.S. average hit nearly 11 hours in 2024 as hurricanes drove multi-day outages. Full data.

A complete hurricane power outage prep guide — what to do before the season, 72 hours before landfall, during, and after, plus the backup power that keeps you going.

The best backup power options for medical devices at home — silent, clean power stations sized for CPAPs, oxygen concentrators, and refrigerated medications during outages.

How to keep your heat on during a winter power outage — safe backup heat sources, how to run your furnace on backup power, and how to protect pipes and stay warm.

A guide to California PSPS events — what Public Safety Power Shutoffs are, how you’re notified, and exactly how to prepare, including backup power and medical needs.

How to power a house during a blackout — power stations, solar generators, home batteries, and generators compared on cost, runtime, noise, and safety. Find your best option.

How to keep food cold during a power outage — USDA-backed timelines, the 40°F rule, and exactly what to keep or toss so you stay safe and waste less.

What to do when the power goes out — a clear step-by-step guide, from checking the breaker and reporting the outage to protecting food, electronics, and staying safe.

A complete 2026 power outage preparedness checklist — backup power, food, water, light, heat, and medical needs. Everything you need to ride out a blackout safely.