The journal
Articles, free to read
What actually happens inside an ordinary home when the power goes out, written plainly and checked against published federal guidance. Every article names its sources.
Food safety
How long does food last in the fridge during a power outage?
A closed refrigerator holds a safe temperature for about four hours, a full freezer about forty-eight. What to keep, what to throw out, and the one line that decides it.
Generator safety
Generator carbon monoxide safety: the rules that prevent deaths
Carbon monoxide has no smell, no color and no taste. Where the generator goes, how far from the house, and the rules every safety agency agrees on.
Water
How much water to store for an emergency: a room-by-room plan
One gallon per person per day is the federal floor, three days minimum and two weeks ideally. How much your household actually needs, and where to keep it.