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Generac Typical installed home standby generator: $8,000–$16,000, generator includedMidAmerican 2020 derecho: power cut to 292,905 customers at the peakMidAmerican 2020 derecho: 458,000 customer service interruptions, nearly 60% of its customersNWS Des Moines Aug. 10, 2020: a 75 mph gust measured at Des Moines International AirportNWS Chicago 2020 derecho: $11.5 billion in damage, the costliest known U.S. thunderstorm eventNWS Chicago At least 1,000,000 customers lost power, some for more than two weeksMidAmerican Power back to 86% of affected customers in the first 96 hoursKCCI July 2022 derecho: nearly 34,000 MidAmerican and Alliant customers lost powerGenerac Install day usually takes hours; permits, gas line and site prep take weeksCity of Waukee 467 new gas services and 11 miles of gas mains installed in 2025City of Waukee 1,817 building permits in 2025, including 365 single-family homesReady.gov Run generators outdoors, at least 20 feet from windows, doors and attached garagesCPSC Generators caused an average of 74 consumer CO deaths a year, 2004–2021Ready.gov A full freezer holds its temperature for about 48 hours without powerGenerac Typical installed home standby generator: $8,000–$16,000, generator includedMidAmerican 2020 derecho: power cut to 292,905 customers at the peakMidAmerican 2020 derecho: 458,000 customer service interruptions, nearly 60% of its customersNWS Des Moines Aug. 10, 2020: a 75 mph gust measured at Des Moines International AirportNWS Chicago 2020 derecho: $11.5 billion in damage, the costliest known U.S. thunderstorm eventNWS Chicago At least 1,000,000 customers lost power, some for more than two weeksMidAmerican Power back to 86% of affected customers in the first 96 hoursKCCI July 2022 derecho: nearly 34,000 MidAmerican and Alliant customers lost powerGenerac Install day usually takes hours; permits, gas line and site prep take weeksCity of Waukee 467 new gas services and 11 miles of gas mains installed in 2025City of Waukee 1,817 building permits in 2025, including 365 single-family homesReady.gov Run generators outdoors, at least 20 feet from windows, doors and attached garagesCPSC Generators caused an average of 74 consumer CO deaths a year, 2004–2021Ready.gov A full freezer holds its temperature for about 48 hours without power

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Backup power, hookup gear and storm supplies for Waukee homes. Each button opens Amazon in a new tab, so you can keep this page open. For a whole-home standby generator installed by a local pro, get a free quote.

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Run gas generators outdoors only, at least 20 feet from windows, doors and attached garages (Ready.gov). Connecting any generator to your home's wiring calls for a transfer switch installed by a licensed electrician.

5 hurricanes · 35 tornadoes survived

DC Storm & Survival Picks

5 hurricanes and 35 tornadoes survived. This is DC’s storm kit, picked for the hours and days after the lights go out, with whole-home standby gear and winter storm picks added for Waukee homes: backup power, safe hookups, light, a weather radio, first aid and food. Every pick opens on Amazon in a new tab.

Charge every power station and power bank while you still have power.
Fill the water jugs before the storm hits.
Test-run gas generators outdoors, never in a garage or near a window.

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Backup power

Portable power for the fridge, sump pump, phones and lights when the grid goes down. Gas inverter generators handle the big loads; a battery power station and a solar power bank cover quiet power for devices.

An orange and black open-frame inverter generator in a black tube frame, with outlets and switches on the front panel, in Waukee, Iowa — Illustration, not this exact model

Open-frame inverter generator

AIVOLT 4,200W open-frame inverter generator

A gas inverter generator rated 4,200 peak / 3,300 running watts. AIVOLT lists up to 16 hours of runtime on its 2.6-gallon tank in ECO mode, CO shutdown, a low-oil alert, parallel capability, an RV-ready outlet and USB ports, at 54.3 lb and 68 dB.

Run gas generators outdoors only, far from doors and windows. Carbon monoxide can kill.

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Open-frame inverter generator

Oxseryn 4,400W open-frame inverter generator

A gas inverter generator rated 4,400 peak / 3,400 running watts, with an RV outlet and a 2-gallon tank with fuel gauge. The listing says up to 14 hours at 25% load in ECO mode.

Run gas generators outdoors only, far from doors and windows. Carbon monoxide can kill.

A small closed-case portable inverter generator in orange and black with a carry handle on top, in Waukee, Iowa — Illustration, not this exact model

Gas inverter generator

WEN 56235i 2,350W inverter generator

A gas inverter generator rated 2,350 surge / 1,900 running watts, about 39 lb, with a fuel shutoff feature.

Run gas generators outdoors only, far from doors and windows. Carbon monoxide can kill.

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Power station

Jackery Explorer 300 portable power station

A 292Wh portable power station with 300W rated AC output (600W surge), 2 AC outlets, a USB-C PD port, and a weight of about 7.5 lb.

Best for phones, laptops, lights and small devices. Check device wattage first.

A dark green power bank with a solar panel on its face and a USB cable attached at the side, in Waukee, Iowa — Illustration, not this exact model

Solar power bank

BLASOUL 49,800mAh solar power bank

A 49,800mAh power bank with a solar panel, wireless charging, 4 built-in cables and 22.5W fast charging.

Solar charging is slow. Charge it fully from a wall outlet before a storm.

Whole-home standby & hookup

The equipment behind a standby install, and the safe way to connect a portable generator to your panel. Price the unit, then get an installed quote from a local pro before you buy.

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Home standby generator

Generac 22kW whole home generator with transfer switch

A 22kW home standby generator sold with a transfer switch. The listing highlights automatic outage detection, built-in cellular for the Mobile Link app, oil level sensors, improved cold starts, a sloped roof and rear intake to keep ice and snow out, and a 5-year limited warranty.

Remote monitoring needs a Mobile Link premium subscription. Installation needs a licensed installer, permits and a gas supply sized for it, so get an installed quote before buying the unit.

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Home standby generator

Generac 18kW whole home generator with transfer switch

An 18kW home standby generator sold with a transfer switch, with the same automatic outage detection, cellular Mobile Link connectivity, oil level sensors and cold-climate features as the 22kW model.

Remote monitoring needs a Mobile Link premium subscription. Have an installer size the unit to your home before you buy.

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Manual transfer switch

Reliance Controls 31410CRK 10-circuit transfer switch kit

A 10-circuit, 30-amp manual transfer switch kit for portable generators up to 7,500 running watts, with an 18-inch flexible conduit whip to the load center and a powder-coated steel cabinet.

Connecting to your panel needs a licensed electrician and, in Iowa, an electrical permit and inspection.

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Generator cord

Champion 25-foot 30-amp generator power cord (L14-30)

A 25-foot, 10-gauge, 30-amp, 250-volt cord (L14-30P to L14-30R) that runs from a generator's locking outlet to a manual transfer switch. The listing says the jacket stays flexible in extreme temperatures.

Your generator needs an L14-30 locking outlet to use this cord. Check before you buy.

Winter storm & safety

Iowa outages can come with ice and snow. Keep a standby generator starting in the cold, keep a portable one dry, and keep carbon monoxide out of the house.

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Cold-weather kit

Cold weather kit for Generac 8–26kW standby generators

A battery warmer and crankcase oil heater kit for air-cooled standby generators from 8 to 26kW. It turns on automatically when it gets cold, and the listing recommends it where temperatures fall below 32°F.

Sold by a third-party brand (HesGenerator), not Generac. Confirm the fit for your model and have your installer fit it. The listing says it usually ships in 5 to 6 days.

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Generator rain & snow cover

GenTent universal open-frame generator tent

A canopy that lets an open-frame portable generator run in rain, snow, ice, sleet and wind while keeping airflow and exhaust clearance. It fits open frames from 78 to 104 inches around with tool-free clamps.

A cover is not a shelter. Still run the generator outdoors, at least 20 feet from windows, doors and attached garages.

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CO & gas alarm

Kidde plug-in carbon monoxide and explosive gas alarm

A plug-in alarm that detects carbon monoxide and explosive gas (natural gas, propane, methane), with a 9-volt battery backup for outages, a digital display and an 85-decibel alarm.

Ready.gov advises CO detectors with battery backup on every level of your home.

Light & alerts

Light to see by after dark and a NOAA weather radio for warnings when the internet is down.

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LED lantern

Lichamp LED camping lantern

A battery LED lantern with 3 light modes (daylight white, full brightness, warm white), a top handle and a base hook. It runs on 3 AA batteries, and the listing rates the warm light at over 68 hours.

Batteries are not included. Keep spares with the lantern.

A handheld emergency radio with a solar panel on top, a hand crank, a speaker grille and a flashlight on one end, in Waukee, Iowa — Illustration, not this exact model

Weather radio

Mesqool emergency NOAA weather radio

A NOAA/AM/FM radio with a 12,000mAh battery that charges by solar panel, hand crank or USB-C, plus a flashlight and a reading lamp.

Fully charge it before first use, as the listing advises.

Water, first aid & food

Stored water, a stocked first aid kit and meals that need no fridge.

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Water jugs

UPWOIGH 5-gallon water jugs with spigot, 2-pack

Two 5-gallon BPA-free HDPE water jugs with a spigot and two cap openings.

Clean and refill stored water on a regular schedule.

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First aid kit

TLIEAO 430-piece emergency first aid kit

A 430-piece kit in a labeled, compartmented 1680D polyester bag, with bandages, gloves, a CPR face shield, a tourniquet and a first aid manual.

A kit is not a substitute for first aid training or emergency care.

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Emergency food

Ready Hour 120-serving freeze-dried entrée bucket

Freeze-dried entrées, up to 120 servings, in a flood-safe bucket with a handle. The listing says it lasts up to 25 years in cool, dry storage and needs no refrigeration.

Check servings, calories and allergens on the listing.

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