One of our Sylvania LED Power Failure Lights.
Today I'm starting a new series of tech tips focused on inexpensive items that really help during an emergency.
We All Need Light
What's your most immediate need at night when the power goes out?
Light of course!
Background: I was sick of having to feel my way in the dark to the one flashlight in the house only to find out the batteries were dead.
A few years ago, I found this light at Lowe's. I was so impressed, I returned the next week and bought 6 more.
Sylvania Power Failure Light with LED Technology
This unit's main feature is that it's a LED nightlight with a rechargeable battery and flashlight built in.
- It's nightlight has an automatic on/off sensor and is cool to the touch.
- It has built-in rechargeable batteries and the flashlight turns on automatically if the power goes out.
- The flashlight, once charged, will last up to 7 hours unplugged. (And you can turn the flashlight off when not in use to save the batteries.)
Now, whenever we lose power, every nightlight in the house turns into a downward-facing power failure light. Since they are in all our hallways, moving around the house is much easier and safer, plus we can pull any one of these units out of the socket and use as a LED flashlight to deal with our power issues.
I highly recommend this light. Yes, I have other flashlights in my home, but it's very comforting to know these lights are always charged and ready.
You can find the Sylvania Power Failure Light with LED Technology at most home improvement stores and online at Amazon. (Note: several other companies make similar lights, shop around for the best price.)
For more information on how to prepare in advance for a power outage, visit the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency's site.
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