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1. Black & Decker's Electromate 400 offers portable power without a plug. Use its 120-volt charger to juice up laptops, cell phones, and radios, while its air compressor function can inflate tires and sports equipment. Leave your car lights on all night? The gadget can also jump-start your battery. $120. 800-544-6986, blackanddecker.com. |
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2. The ReadyFreddy Emergency Preparedness Kit is a red backpack stuffed with more than 100 items to get your through a power outage. The goods have been separated into five waterproof, labeled pouches; the Light/Power/Communications bag, for example, includes a shake-to-operate flashlight, a hand-crank cell phone charger, a 48-hour candle, and waterproof matches. Other goodies include a three-day supply of food and water for one, a breathing mask, blankets, and playing cards to get your mind off your not-so-desirable situation. $149. 800-731-2860, readyfreddy.com. |
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3. If you set the Weather Channel Stormtracker to “alert” mode, it will begin beeping when any all-hazard emergency watch or warning is broadcast by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA); press another switch to hear the details. The ‘tracker includes a hand-crank to power its AM/FM radio and LED light—as well as your cell phone—if its three AA batteries fail. $39. Vector; 866-584-5504, vectormfg.com. —Nicole Sforza |
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