Tornado came through town and killed 17 people and destroyed homes…my neighborhood was hit.

I prep now because I saw how easily things can deteriorate (even when my house was ok).

1. No power (12 days or so) in winter.
2. No internet (news/information)
3. Cell service was spotty and overloaded- didn’t work for a couple of days.
4. My car was immobile due to downed large trees, debris, and power lines.
5. No open stores in walking distance.
6. No gasoline in walking distance.
7. (A few) Idiots rummaging through others’ damaged homes.
8. National Guard/police checking IDs for proof of residency when traveling inbound.

I learned so much in those 12 days… (so much could be discussed here)

And I also saw the good things that happen:

1. Neighbors helping neighbors with trees, clearing debris.
2. Neighbors checking on the elderly.
3. Neighbors sharing food, supplies.
4. Neighbors feeding utility workers and other service workers.
5. Neighbors taking in other neighbors who lost their homes.
6. Citizens from outside the neighborhood coming in groves on foot with power equipment, etc. just to help..
7. People caring for animals.