I'm fortunate enough to live in an area where the worst natural disaster is a blizzard. Fortunately, blizzards are very easy to prepare for. Food on hand, fill the gas tank, make sure you have a backup heating source. Done.
A tip from us, we pretended it was one of our birthdays quite often when we traveled and when we got engaged, we milked it for around 9 months and received room upgrades, access to executive lounges and free bottles of wine/champagne!
Though not strictly ethical, it was a great bonus as we backpacked across 4 continents.
Somewhat prepared. We were out off power for over a week and had a coal and wood stove to keep us warm. Had food to eat, used the gas grill. Also had a generator to keep the freezer in the basement running.
Somewhat. We normally get hurricanes here in Florida and I ended up hitting Publix a few days before the last one hit. We need to be better prepared every year when hurricane season starts.
DIY projects are always a good time, especially in the beautiful outdoors. To those of you building decks and patios: check out the addition of a suncreen! It's a great way to provide shade and/or keep out bugs
We live in an area with a lot of natural disasters -- last year alone we had a tornado, a flood, and multiple earthquakes. We're prepared for short term power outages and some smaller disasters, but aren't really ready for anything major. We have water and food for about a week and keep a chest freezer as well.
Not as prepared as I should be. I have a plan on how to get around if an earthquake hits. I have water and some food for myself and my cat but need more stash.
I don't really get natural disasters other than an occasional power outage which can last for a while. We have flashlights, candles, extra food and water, etc.. for moments like that.
Where I live we don't really get natural disasters. The rest of the state has occasional tornadoes, but I'm in the city with tall buildings that are so close together it's pretty unusual for any damage right here. I don't have an emergency bag packed or anything but, if I heard a giant storm was on the way, I'd just get the hell out of here for a few days. I have no problem with taking off like that.
Yes, prepared. I maintain a food storage, first aid kits and other emergency supplies in our home. We have a generator hook up to our house and other necessary tools such as chain saw, cooking stove, tent and gear. Its so important to be prepared. Don't wait, do it now!
We practiced last week when a tornado was headed right for us. We were very lucky and did not get the full force of the storm. We learned we need to do a better job of being prepared and that 4 people, 4 dogs and 2 cats do not fit in our bathroom! Time to make better plans.
I don't think I'm completely prepared for a natural disaster. I do have nonperishable food and water and ways to prepare food without electricity, but I think that would last a week at best. I'd have to learn about what's needed long-term after a natural disaster first.
I try to stock up on canned foods and jugs of water, and recently invested in some water purification gear for camping that should come in useful during a disaster. It's still scary to think about though!
We're sort of prepared. We have food storage, some (but not much) water storage, some (but not much) wood and gasoline, a generator, 72-hour kits, flashlights, batteries, emergency radios, electronic copies of our most important documents, a list of important phone numbers, local and out-of-state emergency contacts, and some training.
I live in the desert SW. I choose to live in a place that is not at risk for hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, or flooding. Well, except for floods of Californians, anyway. ;)
I have most of what I might need in a disaster. I have the radio, emergency kit, water, and other things. I am usually prepared because of the amount of travel I had to do when I worked. I kept those items in my car routinely. They have come in handy.
I'm fortunate enough to live in an area where the worst natural disaster is a blizzard. Fortunately, blizzards are very easy to prepare for. Food on hand, fill the gas tank, make sure you have a backup heating source. Done.
Great tips Nora!
A tip from us, we pretended it was one of our birthdays quite often when we traveled and when we got engaged, we milked it for around 9 months and received room upgrades, access to executive lounges and free bottles of wine/champagne!
Though not strictly ethical, it was a great bonus as we backpacked across 4 continents.
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Somewhat prepared. We were out off power for over a week and had a coal and wood stove to keep us warm. Had food to eat, used the gas grill. Also had a generator to keep the freezer in the basement running.
Somewhat. We normally get hurricanes here in Florida and I ended up hitting Publix a few days before the last one hit. We need to be better prepared every year when hurricane season starts.
DIY projects are always a good time, especially in the beautiful outdoors. To those of you building decks and patios: check out the addition of a suncreen! It's a great way to provide shade and/or keep out bugs
Yes I always have extra food, water, blankets and flashlights around.
We live in an area with a lot of natural disasters -- last year alone we had a tornado, a flood, and multiple earthquakes. We're prepared for short term power outages and some smaller disasters, but aren't really ready for anything major. We have water and food for about a week and keep a chest freezer as well.
Not as prepared as I should be. I have a plan on how to get around if an earthquake hits. I have water and some food for myself and my cat but need more stash.
I don't really get natural disasters other than an occasional power outage which can last for a while. We have flashlights, candles, extra food and water, etc.. for moments like that.
Where I live we don't really get natural disasters. The rest of the state has occasional tornadoes, but I'm in the city with tall buildings that are so close together it's pretty unusual for any damage right here. I don't have an emergency bag packed or anything but, if I heard a giant storm was on the way, I'd just get the hell out of here for a few days. I have no problem with taking off like that.
Yes, prepared. I maintain a food storage, first aid kits and other emergency supplies in our home. We have a generator hook up to our house and other necessary tools such as chain saw, cooking stove, tent and gear. Its so important to be prepared. Don't wait, do it now!
We practiced last week when a tornado was headed right for us. We were very lucky and did not get the full force of the storm. We learned we need to do a better job of being prepared and that 4 people, 4 dogs and 2 cats do not fit in our bathroom! Time to make better plans.
I am not really prepared or have done anything special but I do have key items I would need like extra water, food, flashlights, etc..
I don't think I'm completely prepared for a natural disaster. I do have nonperishable food and water and ways to prepare food without electricity, but I think that would last a week at best. I'd have to learn about what's needed long-term after a natural disaster first.
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I am not ready for a natural disaster. I need to start thinking about starting.
I try to stock up on canned foods and jugs of water, and recently invested in some water purification gear for camping that should come in useful during a disaster. It's still scary to think about though!
I'm partially prepared for a natural disaster. I have insurance and a few emergency items but I need to get a full emergency kit.
We're sort of prepared. We have food storage, some (but not much) water storage, some (but not much) wood and gasoline, a generator, 72-hour kits, flashlights, batteries, emergency radios, electronic copies of our most important documents, a list of important phone numbers, local and out-of-state emergency contacts, and some training.
I live in the desert SW. I choose to live in a place that is not at risk for hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, or flooding. Well, except for floods of Californians, anyway. ;)
We recently moved so I must admit, we are probably not that prepared. Definitely something to think about!
No, I don't feel prepared.
No, I definitely don't feel prepared. I've started getting supplies together but it's just a start.
I could do better. I have a first aid kit and blanket in the car for winter, but no stockpiled provisions at home if I was snowed in.
I have most of what I might need in a disaster. I have the radio, emergency kit, water, and other things. I am usually prepared because of the amount of travel I had to do when I worked. I kept those items in my car routinely. They have come in handy.