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| SUN LAKES LIFESTYLES | APRIL 2025 | 11 SOME OPTIONS IN CASE OF A POWER OUTAGE On Feb. 13, EPAP 101 – Need to Know Workshop shared information on Evacuation and Power Interruptions or Outages. One of the most asked questions was "what is the best alternate power sources to use during a power outage?" You would suppose the answer would be a generator and this makes sense. They can be purchased at local hardware stores and seem to be the right choice … right? But most gas-powered generators are large, hard to store and move, noisy, sometimes hard to start, and most generators run on gas, which means you must store gas as well because during a power outage you may not be able to pump gas at a gas station. In lieu of gas-run generators, there are many options. Some are large and some small, some cost a lot, and others are less expensive. But what is most important; is it the right one for you? Is it going to take care of your needs during a power outage? Here are some options we found by just searching on the internet. Prices vary from site to site, store to store. Some have more watts, and some can power more devices. All of them can keep cellphones, small lights and radios powered. But remember whatever you choose is a better alternative to no lights, phone service and/or your life-saving medical equipment. Sun Lakes EPAP and/or Administration don't endorse any of the following products. They are just suggestions. Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 Portable Power Station, 1070wh lifepo4 battery, 500w AC/100W USB-c output, 1 hr. fast charge, solar generator for emergency, RV, or off-grid living (solar panel optional and sold separately); Amazon $799; Home Depot w/solar $999; top rated. Duracell Portable Power Station 500W (515Wh/120V) lithium battery backup portable solar generator for power outages, home emergency kits, camping, backyard, and outdoor (solar panel sold separately); Amazon $399. EnginStar Portable Power Station with ETL Certification. Portable size of 9 x 5.5 x 7.5 inches and weighs only 6.5 pounds. It has 296wh capacity and 300W AC output and can provide enough juice to charge your phones, laptop, camera, CPAP medical, other medical devices. Designed with eight output ports can charge several devices at the same time, which make it a perfect emergency, outdoor and camping backup battery. (Solar panel optional and sold separately); Amazon $209; top rated. GENSROCK Portable Power Station, 88Wh solar generator lithium battery power bank with 110v/150w peak ac outlet and led f lashlight for cpap and other medical devices, and cell phones. Good back up for emergency, home and camping/travel. Solar panel not included; Amazon $89.99. Durapower LED Camping Lantern Rechargeable, bright 5000 lumen, 5 modes, 6000 mah power bank, ip44 waterproof lantern for hurricane, emergency, power outages, home; Amazon $36.99. GRECELL 100W portable solar panel for power station generator, 20v foldable solar cell solar charger with high-efficiency battery charger for outdoor camping, van, or RV trip; Amazon $169.99. ~ Janis Rice, EPAP PIO