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Keep payment and transportation backups

By Adam Neely
Quick answer: ATMs, gas pumps, and card readers may stop during a power or network outage. Keep a modest amount of small bills secured at home, and make “half full” your…

ATMs, gas pumps, and card readers may stop during a power or network outage. Keep a modest amount of small bills secured at home, and make “half full” your refill point for a fuel tank or EV battery so an evacuation does not begin with an empty gauge.

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