Don't Panic, But Do Prepare For An Emergency
Sep 18, 2024•40 min•Ep. 6
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Episode description
A natural disaster can happen to anyone, at any time. Are you prepared? Here’s our best advice on what to have on hand.
Guest: Wirecutter senior editor Harry Sawyers
Additional Reading:
- The Best Emergency Preparedness Supplies
- How to Clean a Flooded Basement
- Everything I Did to Flood-Proof My Old House
- The Best Hurricane Preparedness Supplies and Strategies for 2024
- The Best Gear for Your Bug-Out Bag
Products We Recommend:
- Best rigid water container: Reliance Aqua-Tainer 7-Gallon
- Best flashlight: ThruNite Archer 2A V3
- Best floating solar lantern: LuminAid Titan 2-in-1 Power Lantern
- Best weather radio: Midland ER310
- Best portable solar charger: BigBlue 28W USB Solar Charger
- Best multi-tool: Leatherman Skeletool CX
- Folding saws Harry likes: Silky Pocketboy 130 mm Folding Saw Medium Teeth 340-13, Silky Professional BIGBOY Folding Saw 360mm Large Teeth (354-36), Silky Zubat Curved Hand Saw 270mm Large Teeth (270-27)
- Harry’s favorite recent purchase: Aquatabs
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