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Power and water when the lights go out

By Ryan Fields-Spack · Former fire captain · 20+ years as a paramedic ·

I am not going to drop a gallon number on this page. Your house is not my house.

The quiz builds the water and power lines for the people who live with you. The videos are the films: an outage, a filter, a power station, and a Starlink setup.

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Who picks these kits

Ryan holding the My personal kit

Ryan Fields-Spack

  • former fire captain
  • 20+ years as a paramedic
  • dad of three
About Ryan

The videos

  • How to Prepare Your Family for a Power Outage (7-Day Plan)

  • Emergency Water Filter You Should Keep Everywhere

  • Can This Amazon Power Station Run Starlink Mini? (One Big Problem)

  • Starlink Setup: From Unboxing to My First Speed Test

On YouTube

I post short videos on keeping the house ready. Subscribe if you want the next one.

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What if this is an emergency?

Call 911. This page is education, not medical advice, and it is not a substitute for 911.

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