Many live in a neighborhood that may be electronically dependent. Mp3s, iphones,mini portable tv’s, notebooks, and so on. I could continue a long time concerning all of the electrical devices, we use every waking moment, but you know what you use, and what you sense you can’t live without. We are easily connected to family, buddies, social networks, business associates, and we do this through our cell phones, laptops and so forth. Now, stop and think the way you would feel if something happened, and you find that you’ll be without all of those things for 21 days. This happened to me in 2004 when hurricane Ivan knocked out power-lines in addition to destroying homes, and in general, a lot of people lives. I may never forget that day that Ivan made landfall, nor the days that followed. I had been ill prepared, especially since I am not originally from the southern region so hurricanes were only something I watched on television. It really is nothing, yet everything like you observe on television. Needless to say I am now more prepared for such emergencies, and have peace of mind about living somewhat normally even during an emergency situation, since I purchased my portable propane generator. Continue reading
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