Essentials

Three parts of energy readiness

A strong household energy plan balances generation, storage, and daily-use priorities so you can respond calmly when the grid is down.

Fuel and Storage

Store batteries, charging banks, and approved fuel safely. Rotate supplies, label containers, and keep critical items easy to reach.

Plan Storage

Backup Power

Match your backup option to your needs, whether that means battery stations, solar charging, or a generator for short-term outages.

Power Basics

Power Priorities

Know what matters most first: lighting, communications, refrigeration for medicine, and charging for essential devices.

Stay Ready
Focus

What a good plan covers

Lighting

Keep flashlights, lanterns, and battery backups staged where your family can find them quickly.

Medical needs

Account for refrigerated medicine, mobility devices, and charging needs before an outage happens.

Communications

Protect your ability to receive alerts, charge radios and phones, and stay in contact with your people.