How long does a unused can of propane last?
Kept in a cool dry place a canister will last for a really long time. Propane canister manufacturers say that as long as the canister’s threads do not rust the canister is good “for ever”.

How long will a can of propane run my lantern or stove?
Of course there are variables. However, in general, according to Coleman.com a 16.4 oz can of propane lasts 4.3 hours on high and 9.25 hours on low settings. A 16.4 oz propane canister can generate approximately 22,000 BTU’s. How many BTU’s does your “device” consume per hour?

Does propane smell bad?
Propane is designed to smell bad. If you smell foul odors you have a propane leak. If you smell propane do not light your grill or lantern and remove/shift out the propane canister immediately.

What should I know about oil lamps?
Store oil lamps and lamp oil out of the sun so your lamp oil does not get overheated. Keep all the lamp wick trimmed so it does not generate excessive smoke. Glass oil lamp chimneys get hot during use. Allow the chimney to cool before adding more fuel.

How long does lamp oil last?
Kept in a cool dry place a canister will last for a really long time. Lamp oil is consumed at a rate of approximately one ounce every six hours. That means a 32oz bottle will burn for approximately 200 hours.

How long does a flashlight or lantern last on a set of batteries?
A number of factors affect how long a flashlight or lantern will run on a set of batteries. This includes the size of the battery, how big the flashlight or lantern is, and whether it is an LED flashlight or lantern. As a rule of thumb and until this is based on, for example, a regular flashlight will work for between 15 and 24 hours of constant use with good quality batteries.

How long will unused batteries last?
Again there are an unlimited number of variables. However, battery manufacturers note that unused batteries stored in a cool dry place have a shelf life of years. Depending on the battery, batteries kept in devices or stored with devices will not last as long.

How long does one of your emergency candles burn for?
The emergency candles burn for up to eight hours. Remember not to leave candles unattended. Unattended, open flames are dangerous and pose unnecessary risk of fire.

How much water do you think I need?
It is recommended by a number of different expert sources that you store 1 gallon of water, per person, per day, for drinking. This does not include water for bathing, sanitary purposes, laundry, etc.

Where is the bathroom?
Go straight ahead, take a left at the buckets, and it is the door down on the right. Don’t forget a flashlight. It is dark in there.

When is the power coming back on?
Unfortunately we don’t know any more about when the power is coming back on than you do.