It’s almost like many forgot that we are all responsible for ourselves and taking care of our own loved ones.
We were blessed to have family homes on different power grids around the area and when the lights and heat went out, each of the home in our family had different sources or power, from different grids. So the lights went out and we bugged out to my mothers home.
She lives near a hospital and her power grid won’t ever go down. We have her in this home for this very reason.
Once the snow and ice that locked up the roads for a week started to clear there was an immediate run on Gas and Food. Gas stations are out of gas and grocery stores are currently stripped bare.
When we first heard that this storm was coming 2 weeks ago we stocked up. PLUS we maintain a food supply for no less than 6 months for each family member.
We have back up power and water sources which played a crucial role when our city initiated a boil order for water and then followed up within a day by turning off the water supply.
Our plans for preparation kicked right in and we were all kept snug as a bug in a rug , and will continue to be while many others I speak with are worried about if they are going to be able to get food in the coming days.
Grocery delivery systems have made people even more dependant on day to day shopping instead of stockpiling long term food storage.
So instead of blaming the systems for failing us, I choose to reflect and review our family plan and see where it work and where it could use improvement
M Stark
