Emergency Power: Why This Should Be Your First Big Purchase

The Only House in the Neighborhood With Lights On

When Hurricanes Helene and Milton hit back-to-back in September 2024 — just 2 weeks apart — my neighborhood was devastated twice. No power for over a week. Neighbors were scrambling.

My house? Fully operational. Lights on. Refrigerator keeping my daughter's insulin cold. Coffee brewing. Kids playing video games. THE ONLY HOUSE IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD LIKE THIS.

Here's the thing: We didn't start with a solar roof. We started with exactly what we now tell our family to buy — portable solar generators. The portable units? We still have them. They're our backup to the backup.

Why Power Matters More Than You Think

When the grid goes down, here's what stops working:

• Your refrigerator (and medications that need cooling)
• Your toilets (if you're on a well or your building uses electric pumps — no power means no flushing)
• Your phones (your lifeline to information and family)
• Medical equipment (CPAP machines, nebulizers, anything that plugs in)
• Your ability to work remotely (No power = no internet)
• Air conditioning in summer heat and your sanity (trust me on this one)
• Your stove, making that Christmas dinner? Nope.
• Heat... and it gets very cold when it is 20 degrees outside.

You can survive without power. But you don't have to. And your family shouldn't have to if you have the means to prevent it.

"One is None, Two is One"

EVERY system fails. That's why we say: two medium systems are better than one big system.

I have 8 power stations now AND a solar roof. Is that overkill? Maybe. But when the hurricanes hit, every single one got used by those we love.

Our Recommendation

After testing options, we landed on the EcoFlow Delta 3 Max for our extended family. Here's why:

Don't Forget Solar Panels!

Your power station is useless long-term without a way to recharge it when the grid is down.

Get the matching solar panels. They'll let you run indefinitely as long as you have sun. We recommend the 220W panels at minimum but I'd go for the 400W personally. Be warned, it's a bit big and takes storage space.

220W Panel on Amazon →

400W Panel on Amazon →

The LazyPrep™ Version

Buy one EcoFlow Delta 3 Max + one 220W solar panel online now. Add a second station later (or now... why not?) DONE.

Your PJs. Your coffee. Your couch. Prepared by Tuesday.

The Bottom Line

This isn't a "nice to have." For professional preppers, this is a priority purchase. You have the resources. You have the ability to protect your family's comfort and safety when the grid fails.