If a winter storm is headed your way, you ' ll want to be prepared for the possibility of long-duration power outages.

Here ' s what to have inside your home when the power goes out and temperatures drop.

Water

You'll want to stock up on bottled water. Get a gallon of water, per person/per day, for a minimum of 3 days.

Food

Pick up at least a 3-day supply of non-perishable foods that don't require heat for cooking. That includes canned meat, fruit, vegetables, peanut butter, protein bars and other snacks.

Tools

Make sure you have a battery-operated or hand-crank radio, a manual can opener, a flashlight, extra batteries, a basic tool kit and extra battery-powered cellphone chargers. It's also important to have a first aid kit and, if needed, supplies for babies.

Personal Items

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