Extended power outages leave residents without electricity for critical needs during multi-day emergencies

When severe storms cause widespread power line damage, residents face days or weeks without electricity, unable to power essential appliances, medical devices, refrigeration, heating/cooling, and communication devices. Current utility restoration timelines are slow and unpredictable, leaving families vulnerable to food spoilage, medication storage failure, and inability to charge devices or access emergency information. Residents lack reliable backup power solutions that are affordable, easy to deploy, and sufficient for extended outages.