Reasons for Prepping

[GilpinGuy]

The reason for me is peace of mind.

The blizzard of 2003 (I think) dumped 7 feet of snow at my place and I simply couldn't get out for 7 days. It was just me and my dogs back then so it wasn't hard but it was a wake up call. I did run out of good steaks and beer though - talk about hardship.

I figure that a blizzard is my most likely "disaster" to worry about. Yeah, fires are a concern too, but in that case it's a bug out situation (and I do need to work on this scenario more).

If a blizzard socks us into our house for 2 weeks up here now, with a wife and 3 kids, we'll be fine. Wood stove for heat, propane tank for the oven/stove, plenty of food and water (though I want to stock more - a months worth at least), enough lighting to get by (lanterns, candles, flashlights, etc.) if power goes out, outhouse if it's needed.

I have to admit that we're f-ed if the zombie horde comes rambling up the mountain though.

So peace of mind is my answer.