How can one prepare for a power grid shutdown? What are all the things a person should get ahead of time?

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Doomflower · 36-40, M

The basics.

Water
Food and/or a way of obtaining food
Fire and/or a way to make fire
Shelter and/or a way to make shelter.
A BIG KNIFE.
If you're in the USA a few high powered rifles and handguns.