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The Solar Light Flower Pot for Emergency Lighting
The Solar Light Flower Pot for Emergency Lighting Did you know that you probably have this emergency lighting solution in your yard already? It’s one of my absolute favorite beginning hacks to introduce people to many of the quick and easy ways they can prepare for those everyday emergencies that happen – like the power going […]
Make Emergency Light from a Milk Jug
You know those Pin projects, the ones you keep seeing people pin over and over again, but you don’t really know if they work? Well, I tried another one out for you! We took a milk jug and washed it out well, filled it with water, and then used a head lamp that you can […]
How to Get Emergency Lighting With Crayons
I’m sure you’ve all seen the emergency crayons light idea floating over Pinterest and Facebook at some point. We decided to test it out during one of our Preparedness Friday classes, and give you an idea of how it worked for us – and if it’s something you’d even want to do for you! Instead, […]
Preparedness Quick Tip #12: Let There Be Lots of Light – Lighting in an Emergency
When the power goes out at your house, do you find yourself scrambling for that flashlight you just knew you put in the drawer two years ago, just in case? Or can you put your hands directly on a fully charged flashlight in 3 steps, or a box of matches and emergency candles, or other […]
9 Emergency Lighting Options for You to Store
Are you prepared for the power to go out right this moment? Do you know where your flashlights are (or if they have power), where your long-burning candles are, or if you even have anything to light them with? Light can be the most important factor in a power outage when it’s dark to allow […]