If the power goes out during an emergency situation, you can be sure that credit card machines won’t be working, and so you’ll have to rely on cash for your purchases. While it’s difficult to state a specific amount, some authorities suggest keeping smaller denominations, which are easier to use. Photo 8 of 11 in 10 Things You Should Absolutely Have in Your Home Emergency Kit from Favorites

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If the power goes out during an emergency situation, you can be sure that credit card machines won’t be working, and so you’ll have to rely on cash for your purchases. While it’s difficult to state a specific amount, some authorities suggest keeping smaller denominations, which are easier to use.