We try not to think about the possibility of a natural disaster or unexpected event occurring at any moment. If one were to happen now, leaving you unable to reach food and water, what would you do? Everything from an earthquake to a hurricane to a terrorist attack to civil unrest could leave you without the essentials to survive.

One important event to plan for is a blackout. These are becoming more and more frequent as the human race demands increasing amounts of power from the electrical industry. A loss of electricity could also be caused by terrorists or as a means of cyber warfare. As a result, it's crucial to formulate a survival plan in response to a blackout. You must know how to feed and defend yourself and your loved ones for an indefinite amount of time.

Keep reading to learn the 8 things to keep hidden during a blackout!

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