nat'l preparedness month- we took out cash 2 weeks ago. also doubled up on the pantry. SHTF or no, I'm not starving. Just got some needed gas cans(old ones leaking) and all filled with fuel.
Have gallon jugs of filtered water lining the halls of the house.
The only thing I will not have is electrical power. A generator is not going to run my house and lights are the least of my concerns.
keep your houses clean, and on top of your laundry.