Emergency Preparedness

Power Outage Preparedness Guide

Complete guide on preparing your home for power outages and emergencies - stay safe, comfortable, and connected with reliable backup power solutions

⚡ Why Emergency Power Preparedness Matters

Power outages in the Netherlands are becoming more frequent due to aging infrastructure, extreme weather, and increased energy demand. While most outages last only a few hours, some can extend for days, especially during storms or grid failures.

Being prepared with a reliable backup power solution means you can:

Keep Essentials Running

Medical devices, refrigerators, heating/cooling systems continue to work

Stay Connected

Keep phones, internet, and communication devices charged and operational

Home Security

Alarm systems, cameras, and door locks remain functional

Work Continuity

Continue working from home without interruption during outages

🏠 Essential Items to Power During an Outage

Critical Priority (Must Have Power)

Medical Equipment

CPAP machines, oxygen concentrators, medication refrigerators

Refrigerator/Freezer

Preserve food and medications (300-800W)

Internet Router & Modem

Stay connected and informed (10-50W)

Phone Charging

Emergency communication (5-20W)

Heating (Winter)

Gas boiler circulation pump (50-150W)

Essential Lighting

LED lights for safety (10-50W total)

High Priority (Important Comfort)

Laptop/Computer

Work from home continuity (50-100W)

TV/Entertainment

Stay informed via news (50-150W)

Coffee Machine

Essential morale booster (800-1500W)

Security System

Alarms, cameras, smart locks (20-100W)

🔋 Emergency Power Solutions Compared

Portable Power Stations

600Wh - 5000Wh

Immediate use - no installation
Portable - use anywhere
Solar charging capable
Limited capacity (hours)
Manual switchover
€249-€2,079

Best for: Short outages, camping

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RECOMMENDED

Plug & Play Home Batteries

2500Wh - 3000Wh

No installation - plug in outlet
Automatic UPS backup
Smart AI optimization
Good capacity (6-12 hours)
WiFi monitoring & control
€1,795

Best for: Most homes, renters

View Marstek Venus 3.0

Installed Home Batteries

5000Wh - 15000Wh+

Largest capacity (days)
Whole-home backup
Solar integration
Professional installation needed
Higher initial cost
€3,899+

Best for: Homeowners, solar

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