My 3-year-old daughter started to cry this weekend because she missed the sunshine. My husband sat with her at the window and together they watched the dark clouds roll in and the lightening flash in the distance. Minutes later, the skies opened and the rain soaked our neighborhood. We were in the middle of another severe thunderstorm warning, it is the season.
Having lost our electricity twice this year, my husband and I have taken steps to ensure that we are prepared to handle a day without power in our hyperconnected house. One of the most important steps we took was to invest in a corded phone. Our simple $10 investment provides us with peace of mind knowing that we can reach the outside world in an emergency.
A corded phone does not rely on household electricity to work and it will continue to operate if the power in your house goes out. A cordless phone will not work because it uses household electricity to power its base station. A cell phone will last until its battery is drained and then it will moonlight as an overpriced paperweight. A corded landline phone is the most reliable source of communication during a long-term power outage. I recommend having at least one in your home.
The storm this weekend did not take our electricity. Less than an hour after the storm clouds rolled in, the sun once again emerged. My daughter danced through the kitchen as she celebrated its triumphant return. Although the crisis was adverted, our corded phone stands ready for the next power outage.
Written by Kate Schweigart
Written by Kate Schweigart
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