I'm not a prepper in any sense of the word other than having batteries and cans of propane for the camp stove for the occasional power outtage due to a storm.But, I am putting my money where my mouth is and very much looking forward to late 2015 and early 2106 here in the US.

I will get people saying my battery is dead in the smoke alarm!

One of the pipes burst over night from the batteries in the thermostat dying so the house got really cold.

A pipe froze in the basement when the thermostat battery died and now water is frozen on the wall and floor..

Reconditioning or replacement of plumbing (including connecting to public water and/or sewer system), heating, air conditioning and electrical systems.

I was consistently nailed for loose hand rails, smoke detectors with the batteries taken out, Fire extinguishers out of date or not in place, loose door knobs, typical renter mentality stuff, the lines in the parking lot were not dark enough one year.

The company is a world leader in the industrial batteries business. also, they have been buying up competition while maintining a strong balance sheet i.e. low debt.

We now have a lock box with a key inside attached to the gas meter, just in case the batteries fail.

Out of five smoke detectors in one of my rentals, one won't twist off to allow replacement of the battery.

I have a flashlight and a lifetime supply of AA batteries, I'm ready!