Here in Atlanta, we were rudely reminded that weather can be severe when we had an ice storm that stopped life on highways and roads. If you were involved in the January 28, 2014 ice storm, you probably have a number of tales to tell friends, family, children orgrandchildren. One thing everyone should learn from this is to prepare and that is the theme of this week’s e-mail.

Besides getting your home and pipes ready for colder weather, be sure you create a kit to place within the trunk of your car as you never know when it will be needed. Pack an older or cheap suitcase or a plastic bag with a throwaway sweater, jacket, blanket, power bars, water bottles, a flashlight with extra batteries, an external power charger for your cell phone (be sure they are always charged) a few snacks and whatever you think you may need if you were stuck somewhere. Also, in the worse scenario have handy your emergency contact numbers, including your physicians and medications. Be creative.

Be prepared around the house with flashlights, extra batteries, extra blankets and jackets, sterno stoves with extra sterno cans to name a few. Remember, if you cannot find it, you don't have it. Collect the items, place them in a container and be sure you know where they are placed

Below are some tips. Be Prepared

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