Take the time to invest into some solar powered sidewalk lights. And do not get the cheapest ones either. Those solar powered sidewalk lights use a solar cell to recharge 2 AA batteries. The lights them selves and the batteries can be used for a wide range of services.
After a disaster, and the power is off, bring the sidewalk lights into the house and set them up in the bathrooms - in front of the mirror. This will light the bathrooms up at night. Plus, the lights are safer then candles or kerosene lanterns. The next morning, place the lights in full sunlight where they can recharge. When the sun starts to go down, bring the lights back inside.
The AA batteries can be used in flashlights and radios. So have a couple of lights just for recharging the batteries during the day. In the evening, take the batteries out of the lights so they do not discharge.
If you have a cell phone, look for a portable charger that uses AA batteries. The solar cells charge the AA batteries, then they can be used to charge a cell phone.
Be sure to get the lights that have a high rating. Meaning, read the side of the box and see which ones will recharge the batteries the best.
The sidewalk lights are a dual purpose item - they provide light and recharge batteries. The batteries in turn can then be used for other purposes.
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