Yep, I called a prepper. Tom Martin is the founder of American Preppers Network, and he offered some advice for preparing for and responding to power outages. First up?

In the past year, hurricanes like Milton, Helene, and others have battered many Americans, leaving them stranded without power for days or even weeks at a time. Prepper shares critical lessons ...

What would you need to do to live comfortably off the grid? Consider these basic systems and make your power outage as comfortable as your regular life.