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Winter Storm
Ice, blackouts, and dangerous cold. Stay warm and safe when the heat goes out.
A winter storm turns a power outage into something more serious: the cold itself becomes the hazard. Prep is about staying warm safely (without carbon-monoxide risk), keeping water from freezing, and being able to wait out closed roads.
Warm layers, safe indoor heat, and a way to make hot food and drinks go a long way toward keeping everyone, especially little ones, comfortable and at ease.
What your family needs
What to have ready for a winter storm
Done for you
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Family of 4 · 2–3 days
The Family Power-Outage Kit
Everything a household of four needs to stay powered, fed, and steady through a two-to-three day blackout.
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Every vehicle · all seasons
The Car Kit
What every car should carry for a breakdown, a bad-weather delay, or a night stuck on the shoulder.
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Family of 4 · stay warm
The Winter Storm Kit
When the heat goes out and the roads close, keep everyone warm, fed, and settled.
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Field notes
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