Yesterday, much of our area was hit hard by a Nor’easter. Five inches of rain fell in one day. Despite lots of local flooding we, thankfully, made it through relatively unscathed.

However, we did take a few precautions, before the storm hit, to prepare for the worst.

10 Things To Do To Prepare for a Storm

1. Have plenty of flashlights and new batteries. Battery operated camping lanterns work great.
2. Shop for a stash of nonperishable food and water.
3. Cash on hand. Visit the ATM before the storm hits.
4. Full tank of gas.
5. Charge your cell phones.
6. Have a battery operated radio on hand.
7. Buy or make extra ice for coolers to preserve perishables if power fails.
8. Bring in wood for fireplace in case of power failure.
9. Move stuff off the basement floor in case of flooding during a major rain event.
10. Pack an overnight bag with a few essential in case you need to make a quick exit.

Depending on the type or severity of the expected storm these steps may not be enough - but at least it’s a start.