Source: Molly McFaddin. Person with LuminAID lantern takes hat from backpack.

17 Items and Supplies Preppers Forget to Add to Their List

You never know when disaster will strike, so it’s a good idea to prepare for when it does. Here are a few items that many people forget to pack when preparing for a disaster.
Woman taking out storage with use of LuminAID light

20 Blackout and Power Outage Survival Tips and Tricks

Power outages can happen at any time, and it’s important to be prepared. That’s why we’ve put together a list of the 20 most important do’s and don'ts for before, during, and after outages.
Hurricane Safety for Your Family-LuminAID

Hurricane Safety for Your Family

How to formulate a disaster plan, ensure you have the correct supplies, and regularly maintain your hurricane prep kit. In conjunction with the National Weather Service’s Hurricane Preparedness Week, we have put together some tips to help protect you and your family for hurricane season.
5 Easy Ways You Can Join the #DinnerbyLuminAID Movement

5 Easy Ways You Can Join the #DinnerbyLuminAID Movement

When you post a photo on Instagram using the hashtag #DinnerbyLuminAID, we'll donate a solar lantern to one of our nonprofit partners in disaster relief, who are currently responding to Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas. 
Where Is Your LuminAID 2-in-1 Phone Charger When The Lights Go Out?

Where Is Your LuminAID 2-in-1 Phone Charger When The Lights Go Out?

Preparing for a hurricane or packing your emergency kit? We hope so! Don’t forget your LuminAID. The PackLite Max 2-in-1 Phone Charger is your go-to for light and power during blackouts.
How to Prepare for a Wildfire

How to Prepare for a Wildfire

Wildfires are dangerous and unpredictable natural disasters that have become more and more common year-round: unlike hurricanes or tornadoes, there is no distinguishable “season” for forest fires. Here are some of the most important ways you can prepare for wildfires.
Our Top Picks for Company Events to Highlight National Safety Month

Our Top Picks for Company Events to Highlight National Safety Month

As May comes to a close, National Safety Month is just around the corner. It is a time of both celebration and awareness as organizations take the next steps in making safety a priority.
Earthquake Awareness Month: How to Prepare for an Earthquake-LuminAID

Earthquake Awareness Month: How to Prepare for an Earthquake

February has been designated as Earthquake Awareness Month. Earthquake relief is extremely important to us at LuminAID, as some of our earliest work was focused on relief efforts following the devastating 2010 earthquake in Haiti. If you live in an area affected by earthquakes, it’s important to have a plan in place.
Why You Need to Swap in Solar For Your Battery-Powered Lanterns-LuminAID

Why You Need to Swap in Solar For Your Battery-Powered Lanterns

Whether you’re exploring the backcountry, car camping with the family, or preparing for an emergency, you’ll want a solar lantern in the mix. Reliable, bright, and portable, solar lanterns are must-have gear for everyone from the avid hikers to the practicalists.