In the country, most folks keep some kind of emergency supplies on hand for unforseen emergencies. In our area, tornadoes and ice storms are our biggest threats. During the last ice storm power lines went down, and many people had to go to shelters for warmth, food, and water. We were toasty warm, had lights, ate quite well, had plenty of water, and hardly even noticed the difference. It pays to prepare! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />