Blackout Emergency Kit for Two - The DimDuo

• Blackout emergency kit for two, packed in a cooler bag with supplies sorted into waterproof bags
• 4-in-1 emergency radio and flashlight with AM/FM, the NOAA Weather Band, and solar charging, so it never needs batteries
• A second hand-rechargeable flashlight that needs no batteries
• An emergency candle, waterproof matches, and an emergency bright stick
• Two emergency survival sleeping bags and two body warmers, one of each per person
• Bandage first aid kit for minor cuts
• 52 survival playing cards for long hours without power
• Hand-assembled in the USA, designed with advice from emergency preparedness experts

This kit is for two-person households that want to be ready for the outages that show up in ordinary years: couples, roommates, empty nesters, and anyone sharing a first place.

It suits households that already keep food and water on hand and need the other half. That means light, warmth, a weather radio, and first aid, organized in one bag instead of scattered across the junk drawer.

It also works well as a second kit for a different floor, or for a parent's home.

Choosing the right number

• One or two people: one DimDuo covers you, with a sleeping bag and body warmer for each person.
• Three or more: one DimDuo plus an emergency sleeping bag and body warmer for each additional person.

Organization

• 1 Cooler Bag
• Components packed in waterproof bags

Light & Communication

• 1 Emergency 4-in-1 Radio and Flashlight with Solar Charging, NOAA Weather Band, and AM/FM (no batteries required)
• 1 Hand-Rechargeable Flashlight (no batteries required)
• 1 Box of Waterproof Matches
• 1 Emergency Candle
• 1 Emergency Bright Stick

Shelter & Warmth

• 2 Emergency Survival Sleeping Bags
• 2 Body Warmers

First Aid

• 1 Bandage First Aid Kit for minor cuts

Other

• 1 Deck of Survival Playing Cards (52 cards illustrating survival skills)

• Power outages. This is the core use. Two flashlights, a candle, and a bright stick spread light through the house, and the radio keeps you informed when the network is down.
• Winter storms. Two emergency sleeping bags and two body warmers help in a house losing heat. Never use a gas stove or oven to heat your home.
• Severe weather. The NOAA Weather Band lets you listen to weather broadcasts directly while a storm passes.
• Evacuation, partially. Everything packs into one bag and goes with you. With no food or water, though, this kit supplements a 72-hour kit rather than replacing one.

Make It Yours!

Not included: food, water, water treatment, or burn care supplies.

Consider adding:

• Water. Ready.gov, FEMA's preparedness campaign, recommends one gallon per person per day. For two people over three days, that's six gallons.
• Food that needs no cooking.
• Medications. The American Red Cross recommends a seven-day supply, along with any medical items you rely on.
• A phone charger and backup battery.
• Glasses, contact lens supplies, and hearing aid batteries for anyone who uses them.

Tips:

• Test everything when it arrives. Charge both flashlights, tune the radio, and find your local NOAA weather station so you know where it is on the dial.
• Give the radio some sun. Solar charging works best when the panel sees daylight. A sunny windowsill for an afternoon now and then keeps it ready.
• Check it twice a year. Pair the check with the spring and fall clock changes, and you won't have to remember a date.
• Use the flashlights first and the candle second. If you do light the candle, set it on a plate or holder away from anything a pet could knock over. Never leave it burning unattended.
• Know what the first aid kit covers. It's built for minor cuts. It has no burn supplies, so a tube of burn gel is an inexpensive addition.
• Keep it where you can reach it in the dark. A hall closet, a bedroom closet, or the top of the basement stairs all work well.

What's the difference between an AM/FM radio and a NOAA weather radio?

An AM/FM radio depends on local stations to share weather news, and they may be covering other stories. NOAA Weather Radio is a nationwide network of stations that broadcast weather information around the clock, straight from the National Weather Service.

The DimDuo's radio includes the NOAA Weather Band, so you can tune in to those broadcasts directly. It isn't listed with an automatic alert feature, so plan on turning it on and listening rather than waiting for it to sound off. Do you know which NOAA station covers your area?

Sources: National Weather Service, NOAA Weather Radio. Ready.gov, Water.