Prepare today while you have time

[B2G]

Here in NC, they're saying we could get up to an inch of ice. That pretty much ensures power outages. Last major ice storm, we lost power for 6 days. It was no fun. Some things to consider:

Batteries for flashlights, radios, etc.
If you have oil lamps, clean them and fill them up
Do all laundry
Wash all dishes
Precook any food you will need
Extra tank of propane for the gas grill, propane for camp stoves
Firewood if you can use it
Plenty of pet food
Lots of booze
Fill needed prescriptions
Fill up the gas tank
Charge cell phones

What am I missing?

[mike_c]

1. ya'll stay safe....

Good luck!

[sharp_stick]

2. More booze

we ran out the last time we had a big ice storm. We neglected to add in how much bored kids would encourage increased alcohol intake.

[RKP5637]

3. OMG, an 1" of ice, far worse than the snow to me. Good luck with all of this weather!

[Blue_Adept]

4. You gotta get more panic

[tabasco]

16. That guy is funny as hell!

Good post.

[Wilms]

5. Stock water if you rely on an electric pump.

Fill the bath tub. Water can be used to refill the toilet tank.

Make sure you have meds you need.

Check in on others, especially the vulnerable.

[snooper2]

6. you forget ensure chainsaw is ready, and condoms

[B2G]

7. Lol...have the chainsaw

Don't need the condoms thank god.

[FSogol]

13. Skip the condoms, DUers, the world needs more liberals....

[pangaia]

8. More booze. !!

[NightWatcher]

9. You forgot Move to South Florida

I'm in North Florida and the cold has me looking South.

[panader0]

10. duct tape and plastic sheeting

[B2G]

12. Lol. What for? nt

[FSogol]

14. In case Dick Cheney or Rumsfeld come over. You could totally wrap them up.

[B2G]

18. Haha!!

So true!

[WinkyDink]

11. I can sit in the dark with blankets, hat, scarf. Eat tuna, salads, h-b eggs, hummus. Wine. :-)

[Hortensis]

15. Extra cell phone/electronics chargers.

Download good books on the reader.

Snuggling in the dark with wine, hummus and my husband would be a good start, but with some good reads, videos, news, we'd be smugly comfy in our little world.

[Kingofalldems]

17. They are calling for 2+ feet of snow here in DC.

My plan is to shovel every 1.5 to 2 hrs. so as not to be buried in Sunday morning.