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erators that run on gasoline, or by having a standby generator that connects to your home and runs on natural gas or propane.
If your home uses solar power, you can even store solar energy to use when needed in an emergency. With Kohler Power Re- serve, a modular backup system, you can store and access energy produced by your home’s solar systems. It stores solar energy dur- ing the day, reserving that energy for use whenever it’s needed — for example during a power outage — just like an energy bank ac- count where you can make deposits and withdrawals as needed. It can keep your home running through- out an outage, providing needed independence from the power grid. Even better, the Kohler Power Reserve is compatible with any solar panel installation.
No solar panels? No problem. The system also offers a way to store energy from the grid during times of lower rates, and then re- lies on batteries for power during peak rate periods.
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If a weather event or other disaster requires that you hunker down in your home for a while, it pays to prepare with a water-proof container filled with things you will need. Ac- cording to ready.gov, it’s best to prep your emergency kit with things like:
• One gallon of water per person for several days
• Nonperishable food for three days, such as protein bars, nuts and dried fruit
• Flashlight, battery- powered radio and extra batteries
• First-aid kit
• Cell phone charger and backup battery
• Sleeping bag/warm blankets
• Masks, sanitizer and sanitary wipes
• Items unique to your family such as prescription medications, diapers, etc.
You can also create a similar, smaller emergency kit to keep in your vehicle.
Taking these steps to prepare your home means you’ll be ready and can stay safe, giving everyone in your household peace of mind.
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sasters and climate events disrupting people’s lives. Nat- ural disasters like hurricanes, wildfires and floods have caused significant damage and displacement to home- owners across the country this past year. And according to The Economist, blackouts and brownouts are increas- ing, not just due to climate catastrophes, but because around 70% of large power transformers and transmis- sion lines in the U.S. are at least 25 years old.
All of this is enough to keep you up at night. But instead of worrying, you can take simple steps to ensure your family is ready for any- thing. Here are some things you can do to help prepare for any emergency.
GET A BACKUP SOURCE OF POWER
Losing power is more than just a minor inconvenience, especially if it takes days, weeks or longer to restore. From lights and electronics to your HVAC system and refrigerator, you need power to keep your home comfort- able and safe. Knowing your home has an independent source of power can give you and your family enor- mous peace of mind.
Fortunately, there are ways to protect your fam- ily from a power outage, in- cluding using portable gen-
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