That means check your flashlight for batteries, buy some canned food and a few days worth of bottled water.

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Put some basic survival items in your go bag, such as an old pair of glasses, medications for at least three days, a portable self-charging radio, granola bars, a flashlight and extra batteries, etc.

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She continued, that had I not fixed the flashlight, the woman would not only have purchased a new flashlight, but most probably batteries as well.

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