Don't talk about snow and ice in the south.

[Dragonflyshy]

The first mention of bad weather people go a little nuts. Bread, milk, and toilet paper tops everybody's must have list. Twenty some years ago I don't remember people freaking out so much, over a inch of snow. I guess what I was wondering does this only happen in the southern states Makes me wonder if the news/media really fuels this frenzy or people scared of doing without for any length of time. Makes me wonder how people will react to a more severe situation. It is weird the same people who laugh at the ones running to the store, have already been


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[Rick]

Of course not. It's just a matter of degree. Folks in the south are generally unaccustomed to dealing with snow so towns and counties don't have snow removal equipment, folks don't know how to drive in it, etc. We've had about 10 inches with significant blowing and drifting with -10F and we're under a travel emergency. No travel unless it's an emergency. If this were in Fairbanks it would be just another day. Just a matter of degree.

[natertot]

I'm in SW Ohio, everything goes into a panic everytime a snowman farts. Grown up in Central Iowa, I just chuckle.

[Rick]

Did you guys get rain over there or did you get the snow? It looks like you might have been close to the dividing line.

[Winnie]

I have had rain, lots of it, horizontal, vertical, heavy, light, it's barely stopped raining since the middle of December. Some Snow would be a welcome change.

[natertot]

Did you guys get rain over there or did you get the snow? It looks like you might have been close to the dividing line.

we got rain which turned to snow. Everything iced over during the night. Cars were frozen shut and a few trees split from the weight in my area. Roads were good as everything was pre-treated.

[crashdive123]

The last time it snowed in Jax was '89 - the year I moved here. Tonight is supposed to drop into the teens with wind chills around 0. I'm probably one of the few in the area that is looking forward to it.

[Old Professor]

About 25 years ago I had to take an Emergency Vehicle operators driving course, when I worked for Grove City, Pa Rescue squad. A professional training company came to a rural school with a big black topped parking lot. They put a fresh seal coat down and then flooded the course with water from a fire truck. I was one of the first on the course, The instructor told me to get up to 15 mph and slam on the break and yank the steering wheel hard to the left. I stomped on the gas, had it up to about 35 mph when I stomped on the break and yanked the wheel . Naturally the vehicle spun out but controlled the skid easily. The instructor looked at me and said "You are a ringer!! I admitted to having spent the previous 18 years living along Lake Superior and driving on slippery roads five months a year. We got to talking and he told me about teaching the driving course to the Georgia Highway Patrol. He said that he saw 6' 240# troopers turn white as a sheet when the vehicle started skidding. They were not accustomed to slippery road conditions. Its all in what you are accustomed to driving on.

[1stimestar]

The simple fact is that most people that live in the south are not used to such cold temps and icy conditions as they are getting right now. So what, they want to get to the store and make sure they don't run out of needed items or even comfort items. Why not? When they may be stuck at home for an unexpected couple of days, why NOT have things that will make them more comfortable? I'd rather they made the mad dash for the store before hand then try to get out in conditions they were not used to driving in and possibly hurting themselves or others.

A lot of my friends are posting their temps right now as well as snow and road conditions. Sure they are not as cold as mine. But I understand their wanting to share. Heck -40 is pretty common for me, yet I still share pictures of my temp gauge when it gets that cold. Why does it bother you? I don't consider getting prepared for a coming cold snap to be freaking out, even if they wait for the last minute.

[Ken]

I always go out for bread and milk - no matter how much I have at home - when a major storm is predicted. It's a mandatory ritual in my corner of New England.

Besides, it's fun to watch all of the "unprepared" freaking out looking for the emergency items that they just read in the newspaper that they should have, like snow shovels, flashlights, hand can openers, batteries, and whatever else they failed to keep on hand - especially after the stores have sold out their supply.

[tnruss]

I live in southeast Tennessee..........my wife stopped by the store Saturday night after work........said was no milk bread chips etc........lucky for us all she was getting was dog food

[SurvivalGearPrep]

I live in Georgia and believe me when we have a lot of snow or ice people just can not function. Schools close, people do not go to work. The number one excuse that they can not go to work is because they can't get out of their driveway. lol.............

[Wildthang]

Before the big snow storm, people here acted like they had never seen snow before. The grocery stores we a zoo

[Altitude]

Ooooohh ho hoho. Can't wait til I can post photos here. This place is gonna be fun.

Altitude.

[MrFixIt]

Looks like we are in for a doozy of an ice storm.
Started 2 days ago checking stock and supplies. All I have to do now is wait it out in the comfort of my home (we have propane heat).
Oh, I will stop by the store and replenish my adult beverage supply...

[hunter63]

.................
Oh, I will stop by the store and replenish my adult beverage supply...

Plus one,
y'all can have my bread and milk

[MrFixIt]

Well, we obviously survrived. Didn't lose power but the roads got bad.
I did have a chance to test my preps (mainly for the wifey and daughter).
Turned off the main breaker for about 5 hours and showed them how to set up the camp stove and cook some soup on it.
Used the water from the tub to flush toilet, candle safety, things like that.

[1stimestar]

Good idea. How old is your daughter? Did she enjoy it? You could also do some things such as shut off bedrooms to conserve heat and do some living room camping.

[MrFixIt]

Good idea. How old is your daughter? Did she enjoy it? You could also do some things such as shut off bedrooms to conserve heat and do some living room camping.

Thanks. We also have practiced our tornado drill, where we gather our bags and the dogs and hit the basement.
My daughter is 20 and she seemed to like the idea that we practiced for the real thing.
She has often asked me why we do such things and I think it really hit home this time.

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