Lights during a power outage | Rechargeable lights as a preparation

Earthquakes, typhoons, thunderstorms. A sudden power outage can happen at any time.

Being able to quickly secure a light source significantly contributes to peace of mind. This article organizes the concept of re-evaluating rechargeable and cordless lights as a "disaster preparedness measure."

During a power outage, your smartphone's light alone is not enough.

When a power outage occurs, many people first use their smartphone's light. However, a smartphone is also a means of communication, and there are situations where you don't want to deplete its battery by using it as a light source. To free up your hands, having a separate light source provides peace of mind.

What we want from a disaster preparedness light

Rechargeable and Cordless: Can be used even if outlets are unavailable. If kept charged regularly, it can be taken out in an emergency.
Easy to Operate: Simple operations like touch, so you don't panic in the dark.
Adjustable Brightness: From subtle lighting for your immediate area to bright enough to illuminate a room.
Portable Size: Can be held in your hand when going to the toilet, kitchen, or evacuating.

If you "only prepare," it won't be usable in an emergency.

Disaster preparedness goods, if stored away, often suffer from dead batteries or being forgotten when an emergency strikes. If you use something regularly as a bedroom light or a night light, charging becomes a habit, making it a preparation that ensures it's "in its usual place and in a usable state."

For more on the concept of everyday use, please refer to What is a Sleep Light?

In the case of lipro

The Solar Sleep Light is a USB Type-C rechargeable and cordless light. It can be turned on and dimmed with a touch on the top surface, supporting 1-100% brightness adjustment. While normally used as a bedside light or a night light, it becomes a preparedness item that can be carried as is in an emergency.

Summary: "What you always use" is the best preparation.

Rather than buying something special for disaster preparedness, having a rechargeable light that you use regularly will be helpful in an emergency. Simply charge it during the day when the battery is low. This ease of use makes it a sustainable preparation.