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Don't Panic, But Do Prepare For An Emergency

A natural disaster can happen to anyone, at any time. Are you prepared? Here’s our best advice on what to have on hand. Additional Reading:<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/emergency-preparedness/?utm_source=wirecutter_podcast&amp;utm_medium=episode_number_06" target="_blank">The Best Emergency Preparedness Supplies</a><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/guides/how-to-clean-a-flooded-basement/?utm_source=wirecutter_podcast&amp;utm_medium=episode_number_06" target="_blank">How to Clean a Flooded Basement</a><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/guides/flood-proofing-my-old-house/?utm_source=wirecutter_podcast&amp;utm_medium=episode_number_06" target="_blank">Everything I Did to Flood-Proof My Old House </a><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/top-10-tools-to-help-you-ride-out-the-next-hurricane/?utm_source=wirecutter_podcast&amp;utm_medium=episode_number_06" target="_blank">The Best Hurricane Preparedness Supplies and Strategies for 2024</a><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-gear-for-your-bug-out-bag/?utm_source=wirecutter_podcast&amp;utm_medium=episode_number_06" target="_blank">The Best Gear for Your Bug-Out Bag</a> Products We Recommend: Best rigid water container: <a href="https://wrctr.co/3TxVR7U" target="_blank">Reliance Aqua-Tainer 7-Gallon</a>Best flashlight: <a href="https://wrctr.co/3zmqHK1" target="_blank">ThruNite Archer 2A V3</a>Best floating solar lantern: <a href="https://wrctr.co/3B9b3Ce" target="_blank">LuminAid Titan 2-in-1 Power Lantern</a>Best weather radio: <a href="https://wrctr.co/4dfRlC1" target="_blank">Midland ER310</a>Best portable solar charger: <a href="https://wrctr.co/4d7htix" target="_blank">BigBlue 28W USB Solar Charger</a>Best multi-tool: <a href="https://wrctr.co/4gHwpqT" target="_blank">Leatherman Skeletool CX</a>Folding saws Harry likes: <a href="https://wrctr.co/47LVgFX" target="_blank">Silky Pocketboy 130 mm Folding Saw Medium Teeth 340-13</a>, <a href="https://wrctr.co/4gvXw7W" target="_blank">Silky Professional BIGBOY Folding Saw 360mm Large Teeth (354-36)</a>, <a href="https://wrctr.co/3Xt10zt" target="_blank">Silky Zubat Curved Hand Saw 270mm Large Teeth (270-27) </a>Harry’s favorite recent purchase: <a href="https://wrctr.co/3Xt1fKT" target="_blank">Aquatabs</a>  
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