Preparedness Essentials: Essential Items Every Home Should Hold During a Power Outage
Power Outage Survival Guide: Austria's Ultimate 7-Day Prep Plan
Could Austria join Spain in a massive blackout? Let's get ready with VKI's top-tier prep tips! From under-the-bed storage solutions to the savviest emergency nosh, we've got the scoop on staying triumphant when the power goes out!
"Stock Up for Seven Days!"
VKI guru, Nina Eichberger, says it's essential to have supplies for at least seven days, preferably fourteen! Awesome emergency eats:
- Timeless treats: Sauerkraut, fruit pouches (even for grown-ups!), plant-based sausages (who'd have thought?)
- Protein powerhouses: Hard-boiled eggs, tofu, canned beans/peas/chickpeas, plant-based drinks
- Crunchy carbohydrates: Oats, muesli, crispbread, zwieback, rice/maize waffles, wraps
- Hydration station: 2.5 liters of water per person per day (remember your pets too!)
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Shh! Storage Secrets
No basement? No worries! VKI shares these brilliant storage tricks:
- Under the bed: Ideal for stashing rice or pasta
- Hidden sofa stash: Most people overlook this space!
- Vacuum-seal: Grab a vacuum seal bag and watch as food lasts for months!
The Emergency Kit
Gas stove, power bank, and candles (but remember, candles & fires don't mix!) – ideas to have around the house!
Blackout Blunders
- Focusing solely on yourself (including forgetting Grandma's meds!)
- No grill fuel (this buddy will be key!)
- No radio without power (grab a hand-crank model for lifesaving news!)
Remember, in addition to yourself, consider special needs of your loved ones, like babies, toddlers, or the elderly. As Nina Eichberger notes, "If there are diabetics or allergics in the house who rely on medication, storage considerations should be taken into account."
So there you have it! Get ready for Austria's 7-day power outage with these clever food storage and prep tips. Stay safe, and may the power come back soon!
- Store hard-boiled eggs, canned beans, fruit pouches, plant-based sausages, and sauerkraut under the bed for easy access during a power outage.
- Incorporate muesli, rice/maize waffles, wraps, oats, and zwieback into your household's emergency food storage for sustainable carbohydrate options.
- Consider investing in a vacuum-seal bag for extended food preservation during an outage.
- To avoid emergencies and inconveniences during a power outage, keep items such as a gas stove, power bank, candles, hand-crank radio, and grill fuel readily available at home.
