HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- When it comes to preparing for the worst, disaster stockpiles can take up a lot of space. With that in mind, we want to focus on small items that can help in a big way. The key is getting started now. "A lot of times, we are not prepared because we are thinking, 'Oh, I am going to get prepared whenever hurricane season comes around,' but disasters can happen anytime," said Jackie Drake with the American Red Cross. When the lights went out during the winter storm of 2021, powering our devices became a struggle. One way to bring power into your home is with an inverter that connects to your vehicle.