INSTANT SURVIVAL TIP: A Flashlight Shall Light the Way

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You don’t need to panic the next time the lights go out if you keep a flashlight on a magnet mounted right next to your electrical breaker box. Even on the darkest nights, you’ll be able to check for blown fuses or tripped breakers. If all the switches in the electrical box are facing the same direction, nothing has tripped. In that case, check to see if there are any lights on in the neighborhood. If not, give your power company a call. Then, go room to room, with that same handy flashlight, and unplug all electrical equipment in order to avoid damaging power surges. Be sure to leave a couple of light or lamp switches in the ‘on’ position so you’ll immediately know when your electricity has been restored. a100873 gt05 flashlightmagn l INSTANT SURVIVAL TIP: A Flashlight Shall Light the Way Thanks, Martha Stewart, for this handy tip!

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Bitsy
October 14, 2009 at 4:35 pm

We have a rechargeable flashlight that plugs directly into the wall. When the power to the house shuts off, the flashlight automatically turns on. It's great! No rummaging in the dark to look for the flashlight!

One of my favorite flashlights (we have one in every car) is our shake flashlight (I think ours is by Hummer). No batteries needed! You just shake it to power it up. It's not the brightest light, but it's awesome for cars because you don't have to worry about the batteries being dead when you need it!

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- TheSurvivalMom
  October 14, 2009 at 6:55 pm
  
  Bitsy, those are all excellent suggestions! If you have any particular brands that are working out well for you, please let us know.
  
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