As you know Houston froze over. I was most of a week without power and no power for a couple days as well. What worked? I will only focus on things that did well.
- 5 gallon utility buckets (just the basic ones you find everywhere) and 2 liter empty "pop" bottles. Filled with water before I cut off my water (to prevent pipe freezes, which worked). I could flush, drink, etc. all I wanted as I had a decent amount. Keeping all that even though it takes up some space.
- Battery operated lanterns. I had two types, forget the first type but got this from Amazon. It runs on a couple of double A batteries and lasts a long time, good light as well. Less than $20 for two. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B018L2WM86/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Come on, you can do that, how many lattes is that?
- Teakettle for my gas stove. I could boil water all day long and make tea, oatmeal, cup of noodles, and camping meals (freeze dried food, just add boiling water). I got mine at an Asian grocery for about $10. It would also be good for "boil water" orders.
- Mountain House or other camping food. The just add boiling water type. Monday was not a fun day for me, the house was freezing cold and I was hungry. I made a sweet and sour pork and it made my night so much better. They even have desserts. NOT cheap by my standards but worth it in a REAL emergency. https://smile.amazon.com/stores/Mountain+House/page/02A77928-AFE6-4D10-9F41-9EE4E53AD9CB?ref_=ast_bln
- Scented candle. Very nice during a bad time. Didn't give much light but did smell nice and pretty flame.
- Mylar blanket. Really did help (I put mine under the fitted sheet).
That's it for now if I think of more I will add them.
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