Chances are, you have several electronic devices that need power. For emergency purposes, I always recommend getting devices that use standard batteries — e.g. AAs, AAAs and Ds. However, many modern devices have custom batteries. Worse, some like the iPhone have internal, non-removable batteries.
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This week’s Guest Post is by Mark Decherd

With another major hurricane battering the Gulf and Atlantic coasts come questions about electric power and restoration, generators, portable power plants, and other means of getting by. Whether it’s a hurricane, earthquake, heat wave, natural disaster, terrorism attack, or any other interruption to the electrical grid, it soon sinks in – “When will power be restored?”
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It’s always good to have a source of power available for emergencies. The Dome EXPower Dome EX is a multi-purpose portable & rechargeable emergency power source. It can be used as a power source for computers, TVs, fax machines, audio, fans, electrical tools, supporting 110volt AC or 12volt DC. It can also start your car engine in an emergency situation.
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Here’s another interesting emergency power option. The ALLSTART Amp Marina is a 12-volt jump starter with 1000 vac power inverter for the marina. The DC charger cord plus the 300-watt inverter can be used with many of your accessories or gadgets.
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Every year 15 billion batteries are made and thrown away. Rechargeable batteries are nothing new, and their benefits are pretty well known. In the long run, you save money over disposable batteries and you’ll help the environment, too. There are many rechargeable battery chargers which are powered off the now-common USB port. USBCell adds a new twist to that idea : get rid of the charger, and charge the battery directly off the USB port.
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In case you haven’t noticed, winter is coming, and so are storms, tornados and hurricanes. How will you cope when the power grid fails? If you have your own diesel generator, then be sure to check to see if it’s still in tip top condition. Don’t forget to top up your supply of diesel fuel as well.
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In the wake of Katrina and other high-profile natural disasters, there’s more awareness of the importance of power (or lack of it) in emergency situations. The Storm Station from Black & Decker is an all-in-one device that includes power, lights, and radio.
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