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Being a native of California,....we were always prepared.
Earthquakes happen, and when they do....you can't count on running to the local 7-11 for a quart of milk, water lines can be broken, no power, etc.
Then we moved to north central Arkansas, and took our 'be prepared' attitude with us.
Had the worst ice storm in years the first year we were there.....we were 15 miles out of town, on 20 acres, no one near. EVERYTHING went down. No one was going anywhere, except the poor workers trying to get power back on
We had a camp stove, propane heater,oil lanterns, canned food, water, blankets, puzzles and books
Melted the snow over the heater to flush the toilet (Water came from electric well which was out)
Had a wonderful, comfortable 3 days until power was restored.
Many others whined because work didn't progress faster. They were cold, hungry, and their TV didn't work.
Here, in the desert, you keep water around.....not much else you can do if the power goes out in the middle of summer....
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