Fuel During a Disaster

By: Ben Tanner Click author's name for more of his/her articles

So you have stocked up on Food, Water, Shelter, and Clothing to be ready in the event of a disaster. But what about fuel and Energy What will you use to power that generator? What will you use if there is power?
If you have stocked up on Freeze-Dried-Foods you are at least one step ahead the of the game since these foods don't need to be cooked. However there is still the matter of keeping warm, having good sources of light, and being able to get news and communicate.
Here are a few items you can take advantage of to help you be ready:
Keeping Warm:
Emergency Blankets
Hand Warmers
Magnesium Fire Starters
Water Proof Matches
Wood for Fuel
Sources of Light:
Flashlights
Dynamo Lights
Candles
Light Sticks
Lanterns
Communication:
Solar Powered Radios
Dynamo Powered Radios
Another way to be prepared is to think about using alternative energy sources as a backup for your local power grid. You can buy a wind or solar power building kit right from the internet. A small windmill or solarpanel can be placed on your roof or other places in your yard where they won't detract overall look of your property. These could produce enough power to eliminate your need to be connected to the grid.
Some of the benefits of doing that include reduced costs and in some areas the power company will actually pay you for providing some of your extra power to them.
In addition to electricity, make sure that you store an adequate supply of fuel for the use of your generators in the case of a power outage. Check with your local officials for
the proper way to store fuel safely. Energy is something most of us take for granted these days. Make sure you are not left without it when disasters strike.