Washington, D.C. Storm
This morning, DC got hammered by a horrendous storm. Here's a link to the Washington Post story. Over a hundred thousand people without power. Several subway stations closed due to flooding. Roads flooded, cars washed away, people needing rescuing from their car roofs. Trees down, including one that went through a baby's bedroom (thankfully the sleeping baby was unhurt).
We don't need a hurricane or a tornado to be at risk for severe weather. A summer storm can do just as much damage. So, what do we do? Getting ready for storm season is much of the same no matter where you are. A power source, lighting, food & water, sanitation & medical needs. Depending on the time of year, a source of heat, or some sort of fan or cooling device.
I also wanted to note that living and commuting in a major city can have its own risks and preparedness needs. If you are in one of those cities, and especially if you live or work in a high rise and use mass transportation, I encourage you to check out this book PREPAREDNESS NOW!: An Emergency Survival Guide (Expanded and Revised Edition) (Process Self-Reliance)
by Aton Edwards. I picked this book up last year at the International Spy Museum. For those of us who are not in major cities, there is not much useful information, although I gained a few "a-ha" tidbits and thought it was worth having anyway. But if you are in that situation, there is some great information. It also would make a great gift for that family member in the big city who really hasn't started thinking about preparedness yet.On a positive note, the Atlantic is currently devoid of all tropical weather activity. Have a great weekend and do something to help get your family prepared.
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