Comments on: It’s Important to Be Prepared – How I Do It!

By: Suzette Burgner

Suzette Burgner — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 17:18:55 +0000

Kevin LOL I know Ali it’s good to be prepared! But, I’m with Kevin on the helmet. We Indiana people have to stick together ha ha!

By: Kelli

Kelli — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:04:22 +0000

I also have helmets for the kids! Lol. Def have a lot of non-perishable snacks and bottled water. I have lived in the Midwest my whole life and the longest we have ever been in the basement is 2 hours. Usually, storms pass quickly, but sometimes there are back to back storm cells and you feel on edge all day. If strong weather is predicted, I try to have all of our laptops, tablets and phones charged up and I turn off all battery sucking apps so that the batteries will last. This way, you can still watch your local news station or keep up on radar, etc. Theres nothing worse than being on the basement and having no idea what’s going on out there!
I would also try to find some local storm chaser pages to follow. They’re usually the ones (in my area) that give real time weather info as it’s happening! Also, not sure if you have a basement or whether it’s finished, but I usually take a stroller and blankets if it’s close to a nap time or bedtime.

By: Lauren

Lauren — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 11:38:36 +0000

Water, snacks that won’t go bad, special activities and games for the kids so they don’t get scared and they’ll be distracted, portable phone chargers that are already charged, sleeping bags and pillows so you can get comfy if you need to be in the basement for a long while at night, flashlights with backup batteries, lots of candles and matches or a lighter. The more you prepare and understand what to expect the less anxious you’ll feel about it – so who cares what the naysayers tell you about being over prepared!!! You got this mama!