"Survival Mom" shares her experiences with natural disasters like Hurricane Harvey, which left her and her neighbors without power for days. She explains how having backup energy sources, like generators and power banks, helped her household stay safe and comfortable. She also gives practical advice on storing food, water, and key items to prepare for power outages.

She emphasizes that being prepared doesn't have to be expensive, encouraging listeners to start small with items like canned goods, bottled water, and portable chargers. For families with health needs, reliable power is crucial. The episode includes product recommendations for essential emergency items, helping listeners take steps toward better disaster preparedness.
Lessons Learned
Start Small with Preparedness: Begin by purchasing simple, affordable items like canned food, bottled water, and small power banks.
Backup Power is Key: Having multiple layers of energy backup, such as generators and portable chargers, is crucial for staying safe and powered during outages.
Water Storage is Essential: Ensure you have stored water, as power outages can affect water supplies and lead to boil notices.
RESOURCES

Lisa Bedford, TheSurvivalMom.com

Jackery Power Stations – Reliable portable power stations for back up during power outages.

Anker Power Banks – Trusted portable chargers for keeping devices like phones powered.

Battarix – A credit-card-sized, one-time-use emergency phone charger with an eight-year shelf life.

EcoFlow Power Stations – High-capacity portable power solutions for emergencies.

Yamaha and Honda Generators – Top-rated generators for backup energy, known for reliability.

Generac Portable Generators – Popular generators for home use, available in various capacities for power backup.

Hot Logic – A low-wattage slow cooker that uses minimal power, ideal for emergency cooking.

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