What I learned when the power is out

This week we were without electricity for a couple of days, and here are some of the things I learned (or remembered) for emergencies. Yes, the power being out is an emergency!

1. During bad storms in our area, fill the bathtub up with cold water - save it for; flushing, bathing, cooking, drinking. Store water wherever you can, change it every 6 months.
2. If you get some snow, bag some up and stick it in your fridge, and remember to open fridge and freezer as little as possible.
3. Have a better source of light than candles, they just don't cut it. I like old oil lamps, when my hubby is home we use the old Coleman camp lanterns. (they scare me)
4. Have a source of heat that is not electric or need electricity to run - even if you heat with a gas heating system it will not work without electricity (same with newer ovens).
5. Have a way to cook; camp stove or wood stove top, or gas stove - you may have to start with a lighter or matches so make sure you have them also.
6. Enjoy the quiet of the house without all those motors, fans and beeps going on, write a letter.
7. Newer phones do not work, have a emergency plug in phone if you still have a land line.

 Wish I had one of these!!!

Best advice, buy a genarator before they sell out at the stores!!!