What’s Your Go-To Item in a Power Outage?
When the lights go out, first thing I reach for is my handheld ham radio (Baofeng UV-5R). It’s always charged up and ready to go, which means I can monitor local repeaters, weather alerts, and communicate with others nearby if needed. I keep it alongside a small power bank and a solar charger—just in case. For me, being able to get real-time information or call for help if things go south matters as much as a flashlight