Re: Storm supplies

On 2/14/2025 4:36 PM, Ed P wrote:

On 2/14/2025 3:52 PM, Carol wrote:

Hi All,
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Just curious but what type of storm supplies (for those in an area
where it pertains) do you normally stock in the pantry?    Besides
batteries and candles etc.
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Here are common ones that I keep handy then annually clear out if
nearing expiration or nominally 'gently expired'.  No special order:
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Rest of you?  Many of these I use commonly all yer, I just aim to have
these many extras on standby.

 Nothing.
 I do have a couple of battery powered lantern lights that are very bright.  As for food, just the normal stuff in the pantry.  Plenty of stuff to get by for a few days.
 In my life, power out an hour or two a few times, once in CT we were out of power about 36 hours after a hurricane.   In my six years here, after Milton we were out for 11 hours, much of that was overnight when we were sleeping.  I can cook on the grill if needed.
 Also have a small generator but did not need it.

I stock a few things (canned SPAM not included) but I've never had the need for many "storm supplies".  I don't have a generator but I've not experienced any extended power outages due to storms in years.  I always have a well stocked pantry and freezer, and that includes a large bag of ice.  Charcoal for the grill.  I'm not worried about running out of food or being able to cook in the event of a storm.  I have batteries for the electric lanterns if needed.
Jill