We were warned. In all fairness, we have been told over the years to expect snow and it just didn't happen. But it did this time! And then some more! Three winter storms in a row! Our third comes in overnight tonight. I have lived here since 1993. Seen on inch of snow one year and an ice storm another. Then one year we were coming back from a trip and saw frozen fog! That was pretty!
Many were not prepared. There are a lot of people online asking about fast food, food, wood, no water, no power. I'm used to going without these things. I was taught to just be prepared. Flashlights, wood, water jugs, canned food, batteries, lots of blankets, propane stove, coffee, tea, hot chocolate for the littles to warm the inner core. Extra clothes. A grill to cook with. Just make sure it's outside. Meds. I also have a solar charger. It's small but it can charge my phone and power some led lights. It floods here more than it snows, we have a small hard-shell kayak and an inflatable kayak.
How have we become so dependent on others and electronics? How have we forgotten to make sure to have what we need in case of an emergency such as this? After all the floods and tornadoes, you'd think people would have some kind of provisions right? What happened?? How could they have not had canned food? I am puzzled?
The stores closed? Why didn't they get a calculator and just accept cash? Blows my mind.
I feel like I may be missing something?
What do you keep for natural disasters such as this?
For those in Texas, what's going on in your area?
Luckily for us, knock on wood, we have stable electric and water. Sadly,oOthers haven't been so fortunate. I also keep all my emergency and travel provisions in my travel trailer.
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