ICE STORM Preparation Tips

[RoadToad]

Another good idea if you live in an area prone to power outages is to put your valuable electronics on a good UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply). You can get the APC home model for around $100. I've got all my computer equipment and my entertainment center on them, and I'm pretty confident they've paid for themselves. Don't trust those little power-strip "surge suppressors," those are a joke.

[riverrat12]

All very good advice the only thing that I can add is it's pretty simple to hook up your hot water heater to the generator..I think three screws on the top of the water heater and a few wire nuts and your in good shape....my better half was in alot better mood being able to take a hot shower....and don't forget to check the oil in your generater on a regular basis....Good luck, Chuck

[Catfish Bob]

It is too late but after the ice storm we had, I cut down every tree that was capable of causing any damage to house or garage, just encase we get another one.

[zx150]

Beer lots and lots of beer and some food.

[yyes228]

Ice Storm Preparation is not as easy as it seems to be.Always keep track of news and weather forecast.Search for places that are safe from any kind of storm.

[bassin_bug]

This is hilarious. It's July 5, 2011, and someone pulled this thread out of the archives, dusted it off and..........are you trying to cool us off?!!!

It's 102 degrees in South Alabama and the only ice I know about is in the ice maker and it's working overtime.

Mr. Weatherman, when will we be getting an ice storm? I'm already in a meltdown and still have some yard work to do. Could you please send us a thunderstorm with plenty of rain to break up this drought?

The governor has placed the entire state under a "no burn" order with threats of heavy fines if we burn trash. Sweetie Pie is not listening; he's still burning cigarettes right under his nose. Can I make him pay the $1,000 fine to me?

[RoadToad]

I thought it was pretty funny too. Also interesting that this is yyes's one and only post, ever.

[elnutsmalljaws]

Ice Storm Preparation is not as easy as it seems to be.Always keep track of news and weather forecast.Search for places that are safe from any kind of storm.

I am no weatherman but I would say, IN JULY, every state in the continental United States of America is safe from any kind of storm. Maybe in a couple of years with all this Global Freezing we will have to search for places in July to avoid such storms but for the next couple of weeks we are safe