Be ready for a power outage in 5 minutes

Why this guide?

Blackouts happen more often than people think. With this fast checklist, you can be fully prepared within 5 minutes.

Step 1: Gather light sources immediately

• LED flashlight — such as the Origin Outdoors LED flashlight with powerbank
• Emergency radio with lamp — e.g., the Emergency radio with flashlight and 2000 mAh powerbank
• Powerbank — like the Origin Outdoors Powerbank Compact

Step 2: Place a charged powerbank

A charged phone is crucial during an outage. Keep a powerbank within reach.

Step 3: Fill a few bottles with tap water

Water pressure can drop during longer power failures. Fill bottles while water is still flowing.

Step 4: Prepare warmth

• warm blankets
• thermal/emergency blanket
• warm clothing

Step 5: Check communication

• Emergency radio — receives information without electricity
• Phone in battery saver mode

Step 6: Unplug sensitive electronics

Voltage spikes can damage devices when the power returns. Unplug laptops, TVs and chargers.

Step 7: Prepare water purification items

Longer outages may cause water safety issues. Keep purification ready:

• Origin Outdoors Water Filter
• Water purification tablets

Printable 5-minute checklist

• Collect light sources
• Place a powerbank
• Fill water bottles
• Gather warmth/blankets
• Set radio & phone
• Unplug sensitive devices

Conclusion

With a few quick steps you can be fully prepared for any sudden blackout — light, water, communication and warmth are the essentials.