IPFS News Link • Outdoor Survival
IPFS News Link • Outdoor Survival
Back in 2009, Kentucky was hit by a massive ice storm that dumped 2
inches of ice on everything. Consequently we were without power for 8
long days. During the week many people had to leave their homes, because
they had no heat, no water, and no food. At the time of the ice storm I
was only 13 and really didn't know a whole lot about prepping for
natural disasters. It was amazing how much damage an ice storm could do
to people's homes, power poles, and roads. It was a huge mess! Now, four
years later, I've taken prepping to a whole new level. I've put
together bug-out bags, learned survival skills, built survival kits, and
loads more. Now that I'm 17, I want to share my experience with others
in hopes to educate them about the dangers of ice storms.
Most likely after a storm hits an area, roads will be impassible, water
supplies will be gone, walking outside will be very dangerous, and power
will be down. Depending on where you live, it may take weeks for power
to be restored. What you do to prepare will either mean staying in your
own home or suffering the bitter cold until you can leave and go
somewhere else-- a family member's, friend's, or even a shelter, if need
be. In this section I'm going to tell you the ten essentials that you
need to prepare for an ice storm.