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Preparedness doesn’t have to mean finding a solution for every possible situation. Instead, protect your home by thinking room by room. This makes it easier to notice what gear you already rely on. It also helps you decide what might be missing from your kit if the power goes out or you lose access to water. Small adjustments in each space can add up to true peace of mind. Here’s how. Kitchen The kitchen is where food, water, and power all overlap. This makes it 1 of the most important rooms to keep prepared. Here’s a list to get your family started:  Shelf-stable emergency food supply kits for easy meals Bottled or stored drinking water Manual can opener Paper plates and disposable utensils Backup water filtration options Battery-powered or rechargeable lantern Backup power for your fridge These essentials help keep meals and other decisions simplified. When you can keep stress levels low, you can make the most of your time in the kitchen.  Living Room  During outage...