From comfort to crisis in minutes

Power failures can happen anywhere                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 August 13, 2024 Greetings Everyday Spy, Natural disasters never ask if you're ready. They just strike. And when they do, they can be devastating. Last week, residents in Cleveland, Ohio learned this the hard way. Storms and tornadoes ripped through the city without warning. Trees fell on cars. Power lines snapped. Chaos reigned. Within minutes, 400,000 people were plunged into darkness. One moment, life was normal. The next, an entire city went dark. Nearly half a million people were left fumbling in the shadows, wondering when – or if – the lights would come back on. This disaster proves no place is truly safe. Cleveland isn't known as a summer disaster ‘hotspot.’ Tornadoes are rare. It doesn’t sit on a fault line or get hit with hurricanes. But Mother Nature didn't care. She struck anyway, and she struck hard. Modern life runs on electricity – and we take it for granted. Every day, you flip switches and plug-in devices without a second thought. You do laundry, and enjoy AC is searing summer temps. When the power goes out, everything stops. Your refrigerator, your heating, your internet – all dead. Your phone's a brick once the battery dies. You may lose water service. Security systems and critical medical devices fail. No one sees the full force of what a disaster can bring, and few are ready. Cleveland's blackout was bad, but this summer has already dealt more devastating blows. Hurricane Beryl made landfall as a Category 1 hurricane in Texas, wreaking havoc and leaving nearly 2 million people without power. These disasters are growing more frequent and severe, pushing our preparedness to the limit. Could you survive for days without electricity? For most folks, the answer is a scary "no." But it doesn't have to be that way. With the right prep, you can weather any storm – literally. You can keep your family safe. Preparation isn't about fear – it's about freedom. Freedom from worry. Freedom from panic. Freedom to face whatever comes your way with confidence and keep your family safe. The next disaster won't ask if you're ready. It'll just hit. And when it does, you'll either be prepared, or you won't. There's no middle ground. You can take steps right now to be better prepared than most people. Take a moment right now and consider what you would do if you KNEW you’d be without power for 3-4 days starting right now. Do you have backup batteries or another temporary power source? What would you do with the food in your fridge? Do you have any aging relatives you’d need to check on? Simply considering the right questions can set your mental wheels in motion so that you can be ready when it matters most. It may not be fun to think about these things, but even some [basic prep goes a long way toward your ability to respond when the power goes out.]( Godspeed, #EverydaySpy EverydaySpy Team P.S. - Spies always stay ready for disasters – either natural OR man-made. [You can IMMEDIATELY use the very same strategies, plans, and checklists intel officers use to feel more confident than ever in protecting yourself and your loved ones from the unexpected.]( [fb]( [tw]( [ig]( [yt]( Update your email preferences or unsubscribe [here]( © 2024 EverydaySpy EverydaySpy, 411 Walnut St. #20309 Green Cove Springs, FL 32043, United States of America [Terms of Service](