Wind and atmospheric rivers can knock out power fast in Snohomish County. Before the next storm, gather the basics: one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, nonperishable food and a manual can opener, flashlights and extra batteries, a battery or hand-crank radio, a first aid kit and a week of medications, phone power banks, warm blankets, and pet food. Fill your gas tank, clear gutters and storm drains, and bookmark the Snohomish County PUD outage map. Never run a generator or grill indoors. Want a storm-ready home checklist? Email Keith Bruce at Sound Point Real Estate: keith@soundpointre.com
