By Rita R. Robison, Blogging at The Survive and Thrive Boomer Guide

Piles of snow. Torrents of rain. Freezing cold winter. Wind. Mudslides. Freezing rain. Sleet. Power outages.

When I wrote on Dec. 10 about preparing for winter , I thought it was a bit late in the season. But with severe winter storms unleashing their fury throughout the nation in January and February, my article was timely.

How are you doing in the winter weather? If you were caught in a snowstorm, did you have an emergency kit in your car? If the power went out, did you have enough supplies to keep you going for several days?

If you’re not prepared for an emergency, see the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s “Are You Ready? Assemble a Disaster Supplies Kit” for information on organizing supplies for your home and car and at work.

Kiplinger’s “Your Essential Emergency Kit” offers these nine steps to protect you and your loved ones against natural and personal disaster:

1. Build your emergency fund.

2. Cover your assets.

3. Protect your livelihood.

4. Make your wishes known.

5. Safeguard important documents.

6. Have a grab-and-go survival kit.

7. Keep your car tuned – and gassed – up.

8. Stock up.

9. Get your family organized.

See the article for details.

Let me know how you’re doing in the winter storms. Leave a comment in the Comment section below.

Popularity: 2% [?]