Being Ready for Winter Weather
As I anticipate the possibility of snow and ice that our local weather forecasters have predicted for our area, I remind myself that all winter weather emergencies should be prepared for way-way before necessary. No one wants to be that person standing in long lines trying to grab the last of the emergency items needed. Living in the south, a few inches of snow and the least bit of ice can pretty much shut down everything. Only the very brave (or very dumb) are usually willing to venture out onto the icy roads with all the crazy drivers slipping, sliding, and spinning around often making a bad situation even worse. Here is a list of some items you might want to always have on hand just in case you are snowed in for a few days. Not to mention being prepared for the possibility of dealing with a power outage due to icy power lines or falling tree limbs. Here are some emergency items I always have on hand for my birds: Extra Seed, pellets, dried fruit/veggie fo...