The next day or so could bring the first ice/snow/freezing rain storm of the season. While this looks to be a relatively minor event, it brings up the important question...are we ready for a really big one?
Most of us can remember at least a couple times when winter storms have left us in the dark. Sometimes for a few hours, sometimes for a few days, sometimes longer. Just last year in December we here at Radio Free Schaefferstown were without power for about 3 days. We were able to continue to operate with very little disruption. Battery and generator power kept us on the air, and kept the freezer, refrigerator, furnace, TV, and yes, the DirecTV satellite receiver running.
It would be unrealistic to believe this sort of thing won't happen again...it will. I believe that everyone should be prepared for winter storms, or worse. In an effort to help others become more informed and prepared for emergencies, weather related or otherwise, I offer the following web links. Some are government links, some are discussion groups. Some are more useful then other, some take a somewhat more pessimistic outlook, and some are down right paranoid, but interesting, non the less.
Take a look, it's interesting at least, and life saving at most!!
http://www.thereadystore.com/freeze-dried-foods/individual-items Long term storage food. This stuff will keep 25 years!!
I have lots more good emergency/survival info. Anybody interested in more info, just send an e-mail. Always ready to help!!
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