I don’t have a generator nor do my kids across the state. Im most worried about being able to connect with them. Does anyone have experience with solar powered batteries to recharge your phones?
I keep one of these charged and ready. They are USB power banks. You charge them and they supply power to a cell phone when needed. You make them last by keeping the phone off until you need to use it, plug it into the power bank to make a call, and then turn it (phone) back off. They last a long time that way.
Another alternative is to purchase a phone battery charger that plugs into the cigarette lighter or 12V plug in your car. That way you can charge your phone when you are driving, or trying to keep warm in the winter.
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“solar powered batteries to recharge your phones?”...I just ordered something off the Patriot site ....small solar/usb chargers for phone or tablet....
My sister just gave us an emergency radio that is solar operated. It has an outlet to charge a cellphone.