Guidance includes carrying ample water and supplies, checking road and weather conditions in advance and taking an alternative means of communication, such as a satellite communicator or emergency beacon.
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Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
25 Aug. 2026
It is generally recommended to stock up on supplies that will last you anywhere between three days and a week.
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Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Aug. 2026
When George Washington asked for rations for his army, the Continental Congress in 1775 approved a daily ration of one quart of spruce beer or cider per soldier.
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