The National Weather Service has issued an Ice Storm Warning for us this evening. That’s not what I want to hear. It is bad enough to get snow, but ice and freezing rain is all together a different matter. So, I spent a couple of hours getting prepared just in case.
I made sure all of our flashlights had good batteries and plenty of spares on hand.
I made sure I could find my small propane cylinders for my propane lanterns and cookers.
I checked out my kerosene heaters and made sure I had plenty of fuel.
I checked my propane heater and made sure I had extra fuel.
I made sure my firewood was stacked and accessible.
I checked my chainsaw in case I have to cut some downed trees or limbs.
I made sure my generator was serviced up and ready to go.
I checked my emergency radio and made sure I had spare batteries. Yesterday I showed you the pantry, so you know I am OK as far as food supplies. I’m OK for extra water as well. I already have a post scheduled on that subject coming up in a day or two. So, it looks like I am all set if the storm hits, I sure hope I don’t need any of this stuff, but it sure feels good to know I have it if I need it.
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Yes it does. Good for you!!!!
Ice here in Missouri causes more issues than most people outside our tree blessed area really understand.
Best to be ready.
The weatherman says you may get some winter storm as well. Good luck!
Best of luck, I’m glad to see you’re taking the warnings seriously!
P.s. At least you wont have to worry about Zombies, right? http://zombease.com/2012/12/10/zombies-in-the-cold/
Thanks for stopping by. Yes, it’s much better to be safe than sorry! As I am typing this at 7:30 this morning it is 32 degrees outside but cars are zipping down the highway doing 70 MPH so I guess we got lucky and missed the freezing rain.