On Fri, 24 May 2013 12:06:20 -0400, "Ed Pawlowski" >
wrote:

>Last year Sheldon posted a link to an LED emergency light. I bought a
>couple as well as two LED night lights that come on bright when the power
>goes out. Finally, I got to use them in a real life situation when a
>transformer went out last night for about 4 hours.
>
>Theses things are amazing. The small lights were plugging in on each floor
>hallway. They give off enough light to easily find your way nearby and to
>find the lanterns. The lanterns light a room very well and the batteries
>last many hours
>
>Keeping on topic. with these lights and a gas range, I'd be able to cook
>anything during a prolonged outage. Forget candles or kerosene or other
>flammables. This is the way to go.
>
>
>You will find many other models and sources.
>http://www.amazon.com/GE-11096-Night.../dp/B0015HKGTC
>
>http://www.amazon.com/Eco-i-Lite-fai.../dp/B001TA52CG
>http://www.batteryjunction.com/rayov...Fcyj4Aodu14AMA
>http://www.amazon.com/Rayovac-Sports.../dp/B0018S4XIS

Now you need one of those hand cranked radios. And for power outages
in winter you need a ventless propane heater to keep your pipes from
freezing, they are amazing.