On average, people experience about four hours of power loss each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). During the extended blackout in Manhattan following Hurricane ...

Chris Wedel is a fan of all things tech and gadgets. Living in rural Kansas with his wife and two young boys makes finding ways to stay online tricky — not to mention making my homestead smarter.

The safety of its citizens is of the utmost importance to Public Safety departments and agencies. The use of lighted traffic safety batons while working traffic control, accidents, emergencies, public ...

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While the mass adoption of smartphones has left most consumers in possession of a pretty serviceable flashlight, a powerful and versatile torch can make all the difference for those with more specific ...

The baton seems to be one of the few standard-issue, time-tested items that law enforcement officers of virtually all generations, ranks and locations have in common. Though somewhat ‘vanilla’ ...

NBC Select independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you click on or buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more. On average, people experience about four hours of ...

Before leaving the house I check my pockets for keys, wallet, cellphone, pocket knife, and flashlight. It’s my standard preparedness checklist. If you clicked on this article, you probably have a ...