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The NYC nor’easter isn’t over: Prepare for power outages with this easy fix
Heavy wind and rain left parts of Brooklyn with up to 3.58 inches of rain and caused power outages across New York City, while unsettled weather was expected to continue into Friday. The article recommends a portable Jackery solar generator as a way to keep essential devices running during outages.
The generator was advertised at Amazon for 20% off, its lowest price in 30 days, and is said to recharge fully in 50 minutes. It has a 1,024-watt capacity, a 3,000-watt surge peak and multiple charging ports; the article says it can power appliances and up to nine devices at once.
In short
- Heavy rain and wind brought power outages to parts of New York City.
- A portable Jackery generator was listed at 20% off.
- It has a 1,024-watt capacity and a 3,000-watt surge peak.