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In article <C0pLsw.6C9@apollo.hp.com> lubkin@apollo.hp.com () writes:
>I live in Southern New Hampshire in an all-electric rented
>house.  With the last big storm, I realized that if the
>power goes out and stays out, I'm going to be very cold 
>and hungry sitting in the dark.
>
>At the local hardware store, they had a non-electric 
>kerosene heater.  So I'm set for heat, although I don't like
>having to keep kerosene in my basement.  Alternative ideas
>welcome.
>
>Then I went to the local sporting goods stores.  They had
>lots of stoves and lamps, which all said OUTDOOR USE ONLY.
>(Except for rechargable lanterns that won't last long enough.)
>
>So what do I do?

    The first thing you need to do is realize you won't be
    living a life in such a situation which will necessarily
    require extensive light.  You get up at dawn and go to
    sleep at dusk.

    You should already have warm clothes if you live in New
    Hampshire.  In a power outage, you are essentially
    camping out at home, so just buy quality camping supplies.

    For the few things which might require electrical power,
    such as a radio, flashlights, etc., you can use rechargeable
    12 Volt gelcell batteries.  Here in Silicon Valley they
    are easy to find in the electronic surplus stores.  In
    your area you may have to hunt for them.  Buy some, and
    a quality 12 Volt battery charger designed for gel cells,
    and use them for your emergency power.  I've used a single
    7amp hour gelcell for months of intermediate use with my
    shortwave radio and scanner.

    Just some thoughts to get you started.
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