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Which phone accessory belongs in a basic emergency supply kit?

An extra battery or charger, so the phone can keep working during an outage.

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  1. An extra battery or charger ✔
  2. A second phone number
  3. A spare phone case

Why: In a storm or power outage, you may not be able to charge from the wall. FEMA's Ready checklist includes an extra cell phone battery or charger.

Huh, didn't know that: The same checklist includes a battery-powered or hand-crank weather radio and extra batteries.

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Answer: An extra battery or charger. In a storm or power outage, you may not be able to charge from the wall. FEMA's Ready checklist includes an extra cell phone battery or charger.

  1. Emergency Supply Kit Checklist (FEMA Ready Campaign) www.ready.gov/sites/default/files/2024-05/ready_supply-kit-checklist.pdf
    Extra cell phone battery or charger
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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