How Do You Prepare For A Winter Storm?
• Make sure you have some basic survival items in your house before the threat of a storm: • A shovel. Even if you live in an apartment you should own a shovel as you may need to dig yourself out before your ground crew gets in, and they are unlikely to dig out your car. • Flashlights. Make sure you have good quality flashlights and lamps with fresh batteries. Also purchase “Self Powered Flashlights” and “Self Powered Radios”. Some models will also charge your cell phone. • Food. Make sure you have enough non-perishable food to last a few days. Even if your budget is tight you should make sure to keep extra food in the house. Canned and powdered foods are good for long-term storage. • A Can Opener. Make sure to have a good old-fashioned manual can opener. • Blankets and Warm Clothing. You may already have these items, but remember you will need enough blankets to keep you warm without any heat and in adverse conditions. • A Camping Stove or Barbeque Grill. A gas powered camping stove i
