Emergency
How to Prepare for a Blackout: Complete Emergency Power Plan
Jordan MitchellJanuary 20268 min read
Why Blackouts Are Increasing
Extreme weather events, aging infrastructure, and increasing demand are making power outages more frequent and longer. The average American experiences 6+ hours of power interruption per year.
Critical Appliances to Power
Refrigerator
150W | 1800Wh/day
Freezer
100W | 1200Wh/day
Medical Equipment (CPAP)
60W | 480Wh/day
Wi-Fi Router
20W | 480Wh/day
Phone Charger
10W | 20Wh/day
LED Lighting
30W | 150Wh/day
Calculate Your Power Needs
Sample Calculation
4,130 Wh/day
+ 20% buffer = 4,956 Wh
1
Identify Critical Appliances
List appliances you must keep running during an outage.
Details: Refrigerator, freezer, medical equipment, Wi-Fi, phone chargers, lighting.
2
Calculate Power Requirements
Determine your daily watt-hour consumption.
Details: Use our calculator for precise calculations.
3
Choose Backup Power
Select a solar generator, battery backup, or both.
Details: Consider how many days of backup you need.
4
Set Up Your System
Position and charge your backup power system.
Details: Fully charge and test before you need it.
5
Practice Your Plan
Test your setup and train your family.
Details: Conduct a monthly drill to ensure everything works.
Recommended Backup Systems
Emergency Checklist
Charge all devices before a storm hits
Have flashlights and batteries ready
Keep non-perishable food stocked
Fill water containers
Store important documents
Keep backup power system charged
Know how to manually open your garage door
Be Prepared for the Next Blackout
Don't wait until you're in the dark. Set up your backup power today.