Exercise your power equipment before you need them it chainsaw, generator, non electric heaters, gas grill, etc. I try to do a routine check of the generator and chainsaw monthly by starting them and letting them run for at least 20 minutes. My big buddy heater gets a start up at least once a year. I use my gas grill a good bit so I don’t really worry about it. Anything that is not used routinely needs an operation routine. You are not only checking these devices will start but also helping them be more trouble free just by using them routinely. I have learned this the hard way over the years when I took the “set and forget” method. Don’t get caught off guard like I did many times in emergencies past. Great video! Thanks for making it.
You should fill your bathtub with snow, (the clean stuff obviously ) and you can use that as it melts to fill the cistern of the toilet for flushing. Saving your clean water for drinking. You can also boil snow for dishes too. That's what we were told to do when snow knocked out the Electric and Phone lines here, it was 2 months before some people got it back. 2 MONTHS! This was a great video guys!
Great tips!!! Tried and true, I had to do this here in Eastern Missouri this past winter. My kids loved helping gather snow, we stored it all in the tub. Used it for our dogs drinking water, dishes, flushing, and for boiling water for bathing. Saved a lot of water bottle usage.
My dad used to make us keep a sleeping bag or two, water, a flashlight, road flares, accident kit, matches (or firestarter kit), first aid kit, granola bars & beef jerkey, cloth diapers with pins, and a few towels in the trunk of our big old LTD and told us that if we ever went off the road or were stuck in a snow storm, that it was our "backup" plan. You should do a video on staying safe and warm during that kind of situation. As a firefighter, your son Jonathon might have good info from his training on that. Just a suggestion. Great video by the way!
I’m watching this 3 years later after seeing that ice storm collision in fort worth, texas... I live in Arkansas but it helps to be prepared. Thank you for this video, really helped!!
I’m in north Texas and just read an article on my local news website that said TX is in very real danger of having the same horrible power outages etc., if we have another winter storm like last year’s. I’m trying to get ready now (in October) just in case. 😬🤦🏻♀️🙄
Getting a historic weather event coming to Great lakes area. Gonna be in for at least 3 days. On top of regular preparedness.... I always like to have my laundry and dishes done just in case the power goes. It seems silly but it's important for my family.
People say “you’re crazy” to me when they find out I have food stored. Then they say “ oh I’ll just come to your house if something happens”. That one really chaps my rear end. I’m always like “uh no. This is for us” but I’ll help guid you to build up your supply”. Most say no. I try to be charitable but it has to come to a point. My kids can’t go hungry because other chose to be irresponsible.
I have experienced this same thing. (they think you're quirky until the SHTF) Now I don't say a thing to anyone. AND, we moved across the country, so the only ones welcome to share food would be our kids and grandkids, if things got desperate.
Hi Gang! Tip: Get a roof rake and shovel the roof before more snow ends up on it! Heavy snows, especially 2 weekends in a row can collapse your roof! Clean it off before this next snow!
Rope to the barn. Alternate shelter already set up for the animals should anything happen to the barn, including their food. Harness to hook onto rope. Stay safe and be aware. Oh and head lamps.
Brad during whiteout conditions feed them double potions or have a rope between the house and the barn. People have been lost during whiteout conditions. Dress warm. I enjoyed the video very much. Stay safe and warm!!!!!!
Both are kind hearted. Your advise is precious and minds are about your neighbours. Therefore, Jesus said," give and you will be given" prevention is better than cure. God bless you all.
you can also melt snow for water to bathe in--did this many times when power was out--just a thought--get ready all its coming!--God bless! PS=also snow can be scooped up and put in animals water containers to melt for them. also fill the autos up--you can charge cells phones and laptops from a auto. Great video!!! the best I think you all have ever made--wonderful!!!!
We lost some neighbours from a neighbourhood we lived in. He went to the barn to check on livestock and had a heartattack. She was making a quick trip to the barn to check on him and she fell and froze to death. So what you say is truth.
I'm always looking up ways to prepare for the worst case scenario and I get that I'm crazy look from my fiance all the time so I'm definitely going to show him this video thanks👍🏾😀
This is almost a year later since you posted it but we're expecting a winter storm tomorrow...N.Ontario, Canada. I learned about 2 decades ago always to make sure that your laundry is up to date before a storm. Have candles and flashlights ready.
"Two is one, and one is none", I think the solar guy, Steven Harris can be credited with that quote... I've heard him on The Survival Podcast with Jack Spirko many times. It's a motto I always consider. Cheers! Chris.
Really excellent reminder of the essentials. This post has really spurred me on to prepare for the cold snap that's most likely just around the corner. I'm on the case. PS I think books are essential in a white-out as is cake!
Snowed all night, and is still snowing here in northern Minnesota, temperatures are starting to drop and back to bitter cold. God opened His storehouse and shared generously :) The roads had not been plowed driving home from work. Made a pot of soup to enjoy during this big chill. Be safe.
I forgot to mention candle safety both for heat and light, and using kerosine or any other OUT DOOR heater in side, fumes and fire potential. Prayers to everyone in storm and please be careful.
I agree, we got a large 500 count box of thick 4 inch candles at auction. Our power went out and the kid lit quite a lot of them and we found the living getting very warm. I never knew they would provide that much heat.
You all be careful! I live 10 miles out of town in SE Colorado. In the mid 90"s we had a blizzard and it was a doozy. After a few days I thought of a gal who lived in a tiny travel trailor a mile east of me. Luckily I had her cell number. She had one day of food left for she and her dog and no heat. I don't know why she didn't call the Sheriff so I did and they were out there in the middle of the night with snow plows etc and got her out and into town with her dog. You just never know who needs help. We heated with wood so we were good. We had 15 foot snow drifts on the road and the county hadn't been able to get out this way yet.
Brilliant list from you Brad, & Christa. 🤗 We luckily don't have those kind off temperatures here in UK, but we know about power cuts & floods. 😟 I agree with other commenters, melt that snow, & use it for the loo & such. Water is prescious. 💧💧 Stay safe, all off you. ❤🙂🐶
I know the drill here in Canada. Best furnace money can buy, good clothing, snowblower had oil change, engineered fuel for snowblower, shovels at the ready, garden hoses put away.
Thank you guys for reminding people to check on their neighbors. I am disabled and a wee bit older. I also have extremely bad asthma. Cold weather has the power to actually kill me especially if I have no electricity where I can use my nebulizer. I also can't walk well. checking on your neighbors is very important. None of my kids live anywhere around me . They are all in different states. Also it does occur to me a stash of Thrive Life Foods would be great to have in case of a storm .
Hi Brad and Christa, you guys are amazing! Thank you so much for info, this is why I love watching your channel because you always give us all important tips, advice, recipes and you guys share your family with us. There’s a lot of us that look forward to your videos, so thank you again. Keep up the great work that you do! God Bless you all 🙏🏼❤️.
Natural gas or propane reserve is good but unuseable in a power outage if you have an electric start. Homeowners insurance will drop people that reroute the electric to alternative source. Learned that life lesson. A wood burning furnace or fireplace/rocket stove is still the most independent option. Great video!
keep water on hand for toilets, heavy blankets, extra coats etc for the kids. Lamp oil, candles, the handheld can openers, all well worth the time and effort to gather up.
I know that I may be barking up the wrong tree, but I still do not see lead ropes to the barns from the house in case a blizzard white out condition should arise. I just want all of you safe while trying to care for your animals. The prep ideas were great! Thanks for sharing.
Transportation! Make sure your transportation is working well and that you have what you need to fix minor issues if something foes wrong. Also...keep food and blankets in the car. Just in case.
I live in Great Falls Montana. At this time we are sitting at minus 3 degrees. It warm up LOL! I am also a pepper. Being a senior and disable, I make sure I have plenty of backup. I have 2yrs worth of food and other supplies built up. If something happens here I can help others who may be less fortunate. I am very lucky I have wonderful neighbors who will come in a moment notice. Today I am snowed in, and I am home canning meat today. I am also running the dehydrator. I am in the process of restocking my meals in a jar. I stay busy!!!!
This is excellent advice! Thank you for the video. We live in the land of hurricanes and Nor' Easter's so we also do many of these same preparations all the time. It may be uncomfortable living for a little bit but we are always ready to *weather* any weather that comes our way.
A key preparedness item here in N GA is a working, fueled chainsaw. Whether it’s ice storms or tornadoes, you’ve got to be able to quickly clear down trees or limbs
Halleluyah! awesome video.. also an awesome time to do some canning of beans, or dehydrating.. or organizing.. lots of things to keep busy.. we love to can soups. we all work together and add things to our pantry. always a good thing! love you all .. keep warm and be reminded john14:1-4 psalm91 we are doing the faith challenge .. Hebrews 11 .. thanks for reminding me Christa..I need to replenish my yarns!
I have to get bottled water today and a few more dry goods, but prepared here in Western NY for getting slammed by lake effect snow, we're only 15 miles at most from Lake Ontario. :( 3 sources for heat, but it's others nearby that worry me, I minister and counsel the homeless, drug addicts and ladies that walk the streets. Resources for these people are running low and I so over worked I'm going on nothing but faith after the extreme weather we already had. Prayers always welcome. Thanks for the video
Good video! 👍 It was our Starry Hilder Who always said, and says, 2 is one and one is none. Not looking forward to this storm that’s hitting us here on the east coast either and we’ll probably get yours as well. Bring Spring!!
Good informational video! Air-tight sealing the homestead, extra medical supply, batteries, keeping cell phones charged, extra firewood if you have a fireplace, and radio.
Add prescription medications, OTC meds and/or herbal remedies to the list. I've got two people in my family that if we ran out of their meds during a bad storm it'd turn slightly rough time into an absolute nightmare!
I just did a video a few days ago when we got hit with a blizzard called "Are you prepared". Exactly the same points I brought up. It's just a way of life around here. Great job!
Great video you guys, sorry I haven't been around in a while I've been very ill since a week before Thanksgiving. I hope you and your family are well. By the way, it was Dave Canterbury who said that.
That’s when the grocery store is the busiest! I can last for awhile without going to the store and I think most people can. It may not be what you are use to eating, but it’s still food!
Keep cell phones charged while you can is important. That is why I keep my phone on a charger when I am in my car so if, the electric goes down - I will have a fully charged cell phone in case of emergency
Fill your bathtub with water. If the electricity goes out, you will have that water to clean up and flush the toilet. My friend said her outside pop machine kept from freezing in northern Ill with a light bulb inside it. I lived in an area that was very cold. I had sleeping bags for each family member that would keep them warm if the electricity went out. I would get ready for winter every fall.
All good points, thank you. Love your shirt Christa. I, too, am a fan of Jnull0. Built his rabbit cages. They work great!! Brad, photo-bombed by the cow!! Be safe, all of you.
I agree Jen I live in Marshfield its been raining and most the snow is gone. Ive been wearing shorts outside. Its a very mild winter. This video is a little much. And Im originally from south Mississippi. This is my 5th winter. I never panic like southerners do. And as long as ive lived up here the powers never went off during the winter.
I agree with them about being prepared. Since its their first winter here they have no other referance. Always best to be ready for anything. I live about a half hour North of Milwaukee. This Winter has been super mild here. However, this is WI and it has snowed in May. Lol
Hey guys 😃 Well becareful when feeding animals. Sound like you 'll are ready for that cold blast. When we were going up and the weather was bad we did our baking from bread to cookies . And then enjoy 😊. From crocheting to playing games.. just like you'll are fixing to do ... stay warm . Blessing 👩🌾
In Canada one thing that I've been taught if you think the power is going to go out is to fill the bathtub with water you can easily flush your toilet with the pail and keep some Creature Comforts
We are in the West Tn area in the Mid South area. It is a mess here. We got ice then snow. Just got a new update, between here and Nashville the roads there are wrecks every where. Trying to work outside is hard!
Since you have the propane you could get a propane generator...or even a dual/multi fuel one...as a backup for your power needs. There are also heat-powered (Peltier) chargers for your USB devices since you would be burning wood/propane for heat anyway. Also...you might want to get a Simple Pump installed on your water well...it is a hand-powered pump which you could use in a power outage. I have a system of 3 lighting items in every room: 1. Battery powered light 2. Oil Lamp 3. Candle (and a lighter by each of the lamps/candles)
We live in the city and didn't dare hit the road. Many in Houston just had to get on the freeways and it ended in a lot of wrecks and deaths. Our chicken and rabbit waterers froze. This never happened before. We usually don't get below 32. But, we do have a generator and plenty of gas in reserve.
I don't have a well and septic anymore, but if I had animals, the first extra I would spend my money on would be solar/wind power backup of both the welk oumps and the septic pump. That way the animals would always have water and another preper problem of sanitation and water is handled for all the humans. I would also have my septic pumped once every 3 years which guarantees it is kept in tip top shape.
Someone gave me a portable phone charger for Christmas a few years ago. Before a storm, I plug it in and charge it. Once the storm comes, I can charge my phone (or anything that will attach to a usb port). Since then, I have even seen solar charging phone chargers. I think this is an essential. A house should at least have one cellular device in case of emergency.
good video, ! dont forget candles ,, lol no joke lots of candles can be a great asset in a pinch ! All seriousness I think this is about the best video I have saw of y'alls !
Well it's Monday again but can't get to work because roads are covered with snow. The problem is all of us are going to be stranded at home for a week and my problem with that is ill get board fast LOL. We have plenty of food n stuff it's just we will probably get on each other's nerves LOL. Guess I could go squril hunting in back yard or something. And this is my 1st day stranded LOL
Exercise your power equipment before you need them it chainsaw, generator, non electric heaters, gas grill, etc. I try to do a routine check of the generator and chainsaw monthly by starting them and letting them run for at least 20 minutes. My big buddy heater gets a start up at least once a year. I use my gas grill a good bit so I don’t really worry about it. Anything that is not used routinely needs an operation routine. You are not only checking these devices will start but also helping them be more trouble free just by using them routinely. I have learned this the hard way over the years when I took the “set and forget” method. Don’t get caught off guard like I did many times in emergencies past. Great video! Thanks for making it.
You should fill your bathtub with snow, (the clean stuff obviously ) and you can use that as it melts to fill the cistern of the toilet for flushing. Saving your clean water for drinking. You can also boil snow for dishes too. That's what we were told to do when snow knocked out the Electric and Phone lines here, it was 2 months before some people got it back. 2 MONTHS! This was a great video guys!
Great tips!!! Tried and true, I had to do this here in Eastern Missouri this past winter. My kids loved helping gather snow, we stored it all in the tub. Used it for our dogs drinking water, dishes, flushing, and for boiling water for bathing. Saved a lot of water bottle usage.
My dad used to make us keep a sleeping bag or two, water, a flashlight, road flares, accident kit, matches (or firestarter kit), first aid kit, granola bars & beef jerkey, cloth diapers with pins, and a few towels in the trunk of our big old LTD and told us that if we ever went off the road or were stuck in a snow storm, that it was our "backup" plan.
You should do a video on staying safe and warm during that kind of situation. As a firefighter, your son Jonathon might have good info from his training on that. Just a suggestion.
Great video by the way!
I’m watching this 3 years later after seeing that ice storm collision in fort worth, texas... I live in Arkansas but it helps to be prepared. Thank you for this video, really helped!!
I’m in north Texas doing the same 😃
@@unicornhollowhomestead same😅 may y’all have a safe time during this annoying inconvenience😂
Little rock got a ton of snow where I'm from. Biggest snowfall event ever
I’m in north Texas and just read an article on my local news website that said TX is in very real danger of having the same horrible power outages etc., if we have another winter storm like last year’s. I’m trying to get ready now (in October) just in case. 😬🤦🏻♀️🙄
Getting a historic weather event coming to Great lakes area. Gonna be in for at least 3 days. On top of regular preparedness.... I always like to have my laundry and dishes done just in case the power goes. It seems silly but it's important for my family.
People say “you’re crazy” to me when they find out I have food stored. Then they say “ oh I’ll just come to your house if something happens”. That one really chaps my rear end. I’m always like “uh no. This is for us” but I’ll help guid you to build up your supply”. Most say no.
I try to be charitable but it has to come to a point. My kids can’t go hungry because other chose to be irresponsible.
I bet they say "you're crazy" and not "your crazy". ;)
The fact that you let them know you had it was your first mistake. That makes you a target if people ever get desperate.
I have experienced this same thing. (they think you're quirky until the SHTF)
Now I don't say a thing to anyone.
AND, we moved across the country, so the only ones welcome to share food would be our kids and grandkids, if things got desperate.
Lego sets are expensive but a fun thing to do when power goes out
Hi Gang! Tip: Get a roof rake and shovel the roof before more snow ends up on it! Heavy snows, especially 2 weekends in a row can collapse your roof! Clean it off before this next snow!
CASH!! If power is out there will be no credit or debit machines... Y'all stay safe and warm!! God bless
Rope to the barn. Alternate shelter already set up for the animals should anything happen to the barn, including their food. Harness to hook onto rope. Stay safe and be aware. Oh and head lamps.
Brad during whiteout conditions feed them double potions or have a rope between the house and the barn. People have been lost during whiteout conditions. Dress warm. I enjoyed the video very much. Stay safe and warm!!!!!!
Both are kind hearted. Your advise is precious and minds are about your neighbours. Therefore, Jesus said," give and you will be given" prevention is better than cure. God bless you all.
you can also melt snow for water to bathe in--did this many times when power was out--just a thought--get ready all its coming!--God bless! PS=also snow can be scooped up and put in animals water containers to melt for them. also fill the autos up--you can charge cells phones and laptops from a auto. Great video!!! the best I think you all have ever made--wonderful!!!!
Always always always have enough chocolate to out last the emergency
Refill prescriptions. Fill a bath tub with water for flushing toilets if water off.
Don't forget to fill the tub with water... flushing is important unless you want to go out in that and use a outhouse. LOL
Why fill the tub
@@soldbones. Water storage. It’s the largest ‘jug’ of water
We lost some neighbours from a neighbourhood we lived in. He went to the barn to check on livestock and had a heartattack. She was making a quick trip to the barn to check on him and she fell and froze to death. So what you say is truth.
I'm always looking up ways to prepare for the worst case scenario and I get that I'm crazy look from my fiance all the time so I'm definitely going to show him this video thanks👍🏾😀
Preparing for this huge blizzard coming to the Midwest in a few days. Thanks!
"Brad likes to do modelling..." and suddenly I pictured Brad on the catwalk.
Terry Walters 😂
Terry Walters Me too! LOL
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You too, eh? LOL - Work it, Brad... work it! Couldn't help but smile at the thought.
Now you said that I can see Christa backstage saying "stop". Lol 🤣
I was told to let some water drip from all my faucets to prevent them from freezing
karen catalano that works. Also if you have pipes on a outside wall open cupboard doors so air can get in stop freezing.
Judy Malley yes that is also what I was told to do
This is almost a year later since you posted it but we're expecting a winter storm tomorrow...N.Ontario, Canada. I learned about 2 decades ago always to make sure that your laundry is up to date before a storm. Have candles and flashlights ready.
Karen C, you're so right. My mom always told us to do all the laundry when we hear of a storm coming. This piece of advice has saved me a few times.
"Two is one, and one is none", I think the solar guy, Steven Harris can be credited with that quote... I've heard him on The Survival Podcast with Jack Spirko many times. It's a motto I always consider. Cheers! Chris.
thank you...I've been thinking about purchasing a home and this video got me to thinking about the extra things I will need...
Great tips. We are prepared, but so many are not. This was a great reminder, especially checking in with an elderly person who is alone. Hugs❤️
Really excellent reminder of the essentials. This post has really spurred me on to prepare for the cold snap that's most likely just around the corner. I'm on the case. PS I think books are essential in a white-out as is cake!
Sharon Kilby CHOCOLATE is necessary too!
Snowed all night, and is still snowing here in northern Minnesota, temperatures are starting to drop and back to bitter cold. God opened His storehouse and shared generously :) The roads had not been plowed driving home from work. Made a pot of soup to enjoy during this big chill. Be safe.
Brad and Christa thank you for sharing this. A lot of people needed it.
I forgot to mention candle safety both for heat and light, and using kerosine or any other OUT DOOR heater in side, fumes and fire potential. Prayers to everyone in storm and please be careful.
I agree, we got a large 500 count box of thick 4 inch candles at auction. Our power went out and the kid lit quite a lot of them and we found the living getting very warm. I never knew they would provide that much heat.
You all be careful! I live 10 miles out of town in SE Colorado. In the mid 90"s we had a blizzard and it was a doozy. After a few days I thought of a gal who lived in a tiny travel trailor a mile east of me. Luckily I had her cell number. She had one day of food left for she and her dog and no heat. I don't know why she didn't call the Sheriff so I did and they were out there in the middle of the night with snow plows etc and got her out and into town with her dog. You just never know who needs help. We heated with wood so we were good. We had 15 foot snow drifts on the road and the county hadn't been able to get out this way yet.
Brilliant list from you Brad, & Christa. 🤗 We luckily don't have those kind off temperatures here in UK, but we know about power cuts & floods. 😟 I agree with other commenters, melt that snow, & use it for the loo & such. Water is prescious. 💧💧 Stay safe, all off you. ❤🙂🐶
Best neighbors ever❤thanks guys you're awesome!
Great video really insightful. I wish half of our population would be as prepared as you are for such events
I know the drill here in Canada. Best furnace money can buy, good clothing, snowblower had oil change, engineered fuel for snowblower, shovels at the ready, garden hoses put away.
Thank you guys for reminding people to check on their neighbors. I am disabled and a wee bit older. I also have extremely bad asthma. Cold weather has the power to actually kill me especially if I have no electricity where I can use my nebulizer. I also can't walk well. checking on your neighbors is very important. None of my kids live anywhere around me . They are all in different states. Also it does occur to me a stash of Thrive Life Foods would be great to have in case of a storm .
Hi Brad and Christa, you guys are amazing! Thank you so much for info, this is why I love watching your channel because you always give us all important tips, advice, recipes and you guys share your family with us. There’s a lot of us that look forward to your videos, so thank you again. Keep up the great work that you do! God Bless you all 🙏🏼❤️.
Natural gas or propane reserve is good but unuseable in a power outage if you have an electric start. Homeowners insurance will drop people that reroute the electric to alternative source. Learned that life lesson. A wood burning furnace or fireplace/rocket stove is still the most independent option. Great video!
keep water on hand for toilets, heavy blankets, extra coats etc for the kids. Lamp oil, candles, the handheld can openers, all well worth the time and effort to gather up.
I know that I may be barking up the wrong tree, but I still do not see lead ropes to the barns from the house in case a blizzard white out condition should arise. I just want all of you safe while trying to care for your animals. The prep ideas were great! Thanks for sharing.
Transportation! Make sure your transportation is working well and that you have what you need to fix minor issues if something foes wrong. Also...keep food and blankets in the car. Just in case.
Thank you ,Great people for this Video !!!
I live in Great Falls Montana. At this time we are sitting at minus 3 degrees. It warm up LOL! I am also a pepper. Being a senior and disable, I make sure I have plenty of backup. I have 2yrs worth of food and other supplies built up. If something happens here I can help others who may be less fortunate. I am very lucky I have wonderful neighbors who will come in a moment notice. Today I am snowed in, and I am home canning meat today. I am also running the dehydrator. I am in the process of restocking my meals in a jar. I stay busy!!!!
I think this was a great list! To it, I’d add medication and first aide supplies.
Your winter preparation s are good ones. I have crocheted since I was 6 and I love it! When we lived in snow country, I made Afghan and hats galore.
This is excellent advice! Thank you for the video. We live in the land of hurricanes and Nor' Easter's so we also do many of these same preparations all the time. It may be uncomfortable living for a little bit but we are always ready to *weather* any weather that comes our way.
A key preparedness item here in N GA is a working, fueled chainsaw. Whether it’s ice storms or tornadoes, you’ve got to be able to quickly clear down trees or limbs
Oh my gosh! The photo bomb by the cow was so funny! Great video and stocked full of very helpful information. Thanks Brad and Christa!
Halleluyah! awesome video.. also an awesome time to do some canning of beans, or dehydrating.. or organizing.. lots of things to keep busy.. we love to can soups. we all work together and add things to our pantry. always a good thing! love you all .. keep warm and be reminded john14:1-4 psalm91 we are doing the faith challenge .. Hebrews 11 .. thanks for reminding me Christa..I need to replenish my yarns!
I have to get bottled water today and a few more dry goods, but prepared here in Western NY for getting slammed by lake effect snow, we're only 15 miles at most from Lake Ontario. :(
3 sources for heat, but it's others nearby that worry me, I minister and counsel the homeless, drug addicts and ladies that walk the streets. Resources for these people are running low and I so over worked I'm going on nothing but faith after the extreme weather we already had. Prayers always welcome.
Thanks for the video
Good video! 👍 It was our Starry Hilder Who always said, and says, 2 is one and one is none. Not looking forward to this storm that’s hitting us here on the east coast either and we’ll probably get yours as well. Bring Spring!!
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When we had an ice storm & knew we would lose power, besides having bottled water filled up, we filled our bath tub full. Lasted a long time!
Good informational video! Air-tight sealing the homestead, extra medical supply, batteries, keeping cell phones charged, extra firewood if you have a fireplace, and radio.
fabulously done video thx
7:50 - "You'll never know if you'd have to get out of Dodge," while standing next to a Dodge. LOL.
Good reminders. I am pretty sure we are ready.
Add prescription medications, OTC meds and/or herbal remedies to the list. I've got two people in my family that if we ran out of their meds during a bad storm it'd turn slightly rough time into an absolute nightmare!
Love the cow photo bomb ☺
Dallas,TX its October 2021. Am getting ready. Anyone else?
Can I just say, thank you. Thank you for the short and sweet opening to your videos. 🙂
Stay warm, here we need to get preparedness for hot weather...oh, what a world!! Cheers
Excellent suggestions and responses. Right now in our neck of the woods it is dang cold and the wind chill can dip as low as -40.
I'm watching this to prepare for the upcoming winter during this 2020 pandemic.
I just did a video a few days ago when we got hit with a blizzard called "Are you prepared". Exactly the same points I brought up. It's just a way of life around here. Great job!
It was a good vid!
Agree!
good day to you Brad, & Christa !! thanks for sharing you hint and tips and your thoughts on the Winter Storm Preparations
Excellent advice. Thanks for going in such detail.
Great video you guys, sorry I haven't been around in a while I've been very ill since a week before Thanksgiving. I hope you and your family are well. By the way, it was Dave Canterbury who said that.
Awesome Video! Sharing it on my blog!
That’s when the grocery store is the busiest! I can last for awhile without going to the store and I think most people can. It may not be what you are use to eating, but it’s still food!
you can call your Dr.'s office and offer your willingness to check on, get meds for, etc.
Love this video, especially the beautiful cow! 😊 Great information! Praying for you all 🙏
Keep cell phones charged while you can is important. That is why I keep my phone on a charger when I am in my car so if, the electric goes down - I will have a fully charged cell phone in case of emergency
keeping the cell phone on the charger has helped me out a number of times. good tip.
Okay but that cow is adorable
Fill your bathtub with water. If the electricity goes out, you will have that water to clean up and flush the toilet. My friend said her outside pop machine kept from freezing in northern Ill with a light bulb inside it. I lived in an area that was very cold. I had sleeping bags for each family member that would keep them warm if the electricity went out. I would get ready for winter every fall.
Great man considering his neighbors
Good video. Our water pipes froze, but we had a weeks worth of water. Simple preps are good! Thanks for sharing.
All good points, thank you. Love your shirt Christa. I, too, am a fan of Jnull0. Built his rabbit cages. They work great!! Brad, photo-bombed by the cow!! Be safe, all of you.
Wowwww, what weather. You are having a terrible winter, and we are having an incredible hot summer!!
Tita Linda As a life long Wisconsonite I must say this has been a very mild year here
I agree Jen I live in Marshfield its been raining and most the snow is gone. Ive been wearing shorts outside. Its a very mild winter. This video is a little much. And Im originally from south Mississippi. This is my 5th winter. I never panic like southerners do. And as long as ive lived up here the powers never went off during the winter.
I agree with them about being prepared. Since its their first winter here they have no other referance. Always best to be ready for anything. I live about a half hour North of Milwaukee. This Winter has been super mild here. However, this is WI and it has snowed in May. Lol
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Well becareful when feeding animals. Sound like you 'll are ready for that cold blast.
When we were going up and the weather was bad we did our baking from bread to cookies . And then enjoy 😊.
From crocheting to playing games.. just like you'll are fixing to do ...
stay warm .
Blessing 👩🌾
Wonderful and needed information. Thank you.
Brad you forgot to mention meds. Be sure to have enough for a least 5 days or more.
In Canada one thing that I've been taught if you think the power is going to go out is to fill the bathtub with water you can easily flush your toilet with the pail and keep some Creature Comforts
It's fun to hear you talk about a foot of snow like it's snowmaggedon. :o) But good things to remind people about!
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We are in the West Tn area in the Mid South area. It is a mess here. We got ice then snow. Just got a new update, between here and Nashville the roads there are wrecks every where. Trying to work outside is hard!
Since you have the propane you could get a propane generator...or even a dual/multi fuel one...as a backup for your power needs.
There are also heat-powered (Peltier) chargers for your USB devices since you would be burning wood/propane for heat anyway.
Also...you might want to get a Simple Pump installed on your water well...it is a hand-powered pump which you could use in a power outage.
I have a system of 3 lighting items in every room: 1. Battery powered light 2. Oil Lamp 3. Candle (and a lighter by each of the lamps/candles)
We live in the city and didn't dare hit the road. Many in Houston just had to get on the freeways and it ended in a lot of wrecks and deaths. Our chicken and rabbit waterers froze. This never happened before. We usually don't get below 32. But, we do have a generator and plenty of gas in reserve.
Photo bomb by the cow..rofl I love your channel!!
Donna Marshall I was thinking that too Donna. Isn't Macy just ridiculously pretty for a Cow (or any animal come to think of it!)
Well, here in Mesa, Arizona I have my flip-flops on and the weather has cooled down to about 68 degrees. Enjoy your snow!
Christa is rocking that jnull0 shirt love love both your all's channels future Homesteader here hopefully sometime this year will be getting started.
I don't have a well and septic anymore, but if I had animals, the first extra I would spend my money on would be solar/wind power backup of both the welk oumps and the septic pump. That way the animals would always have water and another preper problem of sanitation and water is handled for all the humans. I would also have my septic pumped once every 3 years which guarantees it is kept in tip top shape.
We are also under a winter storm watch here in Western Ny . Stay. Safe and warm.
Were not under a winter storm watch here in Wisconsin. Just you guys in the north east
Bless you both! Thanks for the info.
Someone gave me a portable phone charger for Christmas a few years ago. Before a storm, I plug it in and charge it. Once the storm comes, I can charge my phone (or anything that will attach to a usb port). Since then, I have even seen solar charging phone chargers. I think this is an essential. A house should at least have one cellular device in case of emergency.
good video, ! dont forget candles ,, lol no joke lots of candles can be a great asset in a pinch ! All seriousness I think this is about the best video I have saw of y'alls !
good sound advice, couldn't help but laugh at the video bombing cow tho..... funny
New Sub. Love your loving soft hearts.
Excellent video! More of these, please! God Bless!
Here is Northern Ohio, it is 54 degrees already today... course, they are telling us we will have 8 inches of snow on Friday! :(
Just one thing I would add, check all medical needs, medicine,oxygen tanks or even simple bandages.. stay safe and Enjoy the snow
Well it's Monday again but can't get to work because roads are covered with snow. The problem is all of us are going to be stranded at home for a week and my problem with that is ill get board fast LOL. We have plenty of food n stuff it's just we will probably get on each other's nerves LOL. Guess I could go squril hunting in back yard or something. And this is my 1st day stranded LOL