October 14, 2026
How to Prepare for a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) in 72 Hours
What to do 72, 48 and 4 hours before a Public Safety Power Shutoff: notice timing, charging, food, generators and where to go.
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October 12, 2026
When Does Winter Storm Season Start Where You Live? Plan for the Early Year
Ten winters of NOAA data: 1 year in 4, the first winter storm arrives about two weeks early. Find your state's early-year date and set a deadline.
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October 9, 2026
CPAP Backup Power: What You Actually Need
How big a battery your CPAP needs in a power outage, why the humidifier changes everything, and how to connect a power station, car or generator.
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October 7, 2026
How to Find Out Which Disasters Are Likely Where You Live
Find which disasters are likely where you live: FEMA's risk index, your flood zone, drought and air quality, and what each box on a threats page means.
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October 5, 2026
Is the U.S. Power Grid Getting Less Reliable? What the Data Shows
EIA data, 2014-2024: everyday outage time barely moved, but storm-driven outage time rose 70%. What that means for how you prepare.
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October 1, 2026
What to Check Before You Travel: A Step-by-Step Trip Safety Check
What to check before a trip: State Department advisory, CDC health notices, entry rules, emergency numbers, and active hazards at your destination.
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September 30, 2026
Generator vs. Battery Backup: Which Is Right for Your Home?
Generator vs. battery backup: outage length, cost, noise, and safety compared so you can pick the right backup power for your home.
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September 28, 2026
Is My Power Out, or Just My House?
Two checks settle it in about two minutes: look at your neighbors, then check your panel. What utilities say to do next, who fixes what, and how long a typical outage really lasts.
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September 28, 2026
Power Outage Alert Apps and Devices, Compared
iSocket, Ting, smart plugs, and GridPrepped's free alerts compared: what each actually detects, real prices, and which one fits your household.
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September 21, 2026
One in Three Recent Hurricane Seasons Still Had a U.S. Landfall in October or November
9 of the last 30 hurricane seasons had a U.S. landfall in October or November. NOAA data, and how to check your supplies and alerts before then.
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