Zero-Cost Home Security: 3 Things to Do First in a Long Power Outage

Everything in this video costs zero dollars. That's deliberate: in a multi-day outage, the highest-value security moves use what's already in the house — the spending can wait. Three phases, in the order that matters, covering light discipline, sightlines, and the door-and-window work you can do in an afternoon. The first 24 hours get their own section because they're where most mistakes happen. Framework informed by FEMA guidance and standard law-enforcement home-safety advice.