Winter Weather Home Preparation and Survival
When the weatherman begins to give warning of a wintry mix, potential ice storm or heavy snow, I tend to kick into a mode of preparedness and survival.
I make my way through the house taking care that certain things are done and in place in the event we lose electricity for any period of time.
The first thing I do is make sure all flashlights have new batteries and are fully functional.
I’ve made sure to keep a supply of canned food items stocked that can be opened with a hand opener and without needing to be cooked.
When the weather begins to look really bad, bathtubs are immediately filled with water for washing or flushing purposes.
I stock a supply of bottled water with some of the packets of dink mix.
Additional necessities include:
- Candles and matches on hand
- Batteries in the portable radio
- Cell phone charged
- A supply of essential prescription medications
- Plenty of pet food on hand
Once I have this check list complete – I feel I can survive anything Mother Nature can dish out – for a few days at least.
What are some of the extra things you do for your family to prepare for winter disaster?
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