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How to Cook Without Power

Power outages don't have to mean cold meals. Here's how to cook safely when the grid is down.

Camp stove in outdoor setting being used to cook

The critical rule about emergency cooking is simple: almost every backup cooking method produces carbon monoxide and must be used outdoors. There are very few exceptions.

Understanding your options — and their safety requirements — before an emergency means you won't be improvising during one.

Next StepsUse the related guides and free checklists below to keep building your household preparedness.

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