A book by Robert Smythe

The full guide to survival during a long blackout

Reader Extras for 90 Days Without Power

Every video and official link mentioned in the book, sorted by chapter and state edition. The printed book uses one QR code per chapter that lands on the matching section of this page, so the pages stay clean.

Jump: Ch. 1 · Ch. 2 · Ch. 3 · Ch. 4 · Ch. 5 · Ch. 6 · Ch. 7 · Ch. 8 · Ch. 9 · Ch. 10 · Ch. 11 · Ch. 12 · Ch. 13 · Ch. 14 · Arizona · Texas · California · Florida · Minnesota

Chapter 1: Why long outages happen

Videos

Chapter 2: What to expect, phase by phase

Official pages

Chapter 3: Plan your household

Official pages

Chapter 4: Make any water safe to drink

Official pages

Videos

Chapter 5: Food that stays safe

Official pages

Videos

Chapter 6: Power, light, and carbon monoxide

Official pages

Videos

Chapter 7: Survive extreme heat and cold

Official pages

Videos

Chapter 8: Medicine, insulin, and devices

Official pages

Chapter 9: Sanitation and hygiene

Videos

Chapter 10: Comms and a family plan

Official pages

Chapter 11: Money, banking, and records

Official pages

Chapter 12: Protect your home and family

Videos

Chapter 13: Kids, pets, and older adults

Official pages

Chapter 14: Neighbors, morale, and recovery

Official pages

Arizona edition

Arizona state page

Texas edition

Texas state page

California edition

California state page

Florida edition

Florida state page

Minnesota edition

Minnesota state page

Gear: all 50 items · Water kit · Power & Light kit · Food & Cooking kit · Medical & Sanitation kit · Safety & Defense kit · Comms, Tools & Warmth kit

Videos are from independent creators, not official agencies. If a video and CDC, EPA, FDA, or Ready.gov disagree, follow the official source.