Im late to the game but to answer Bees question- No
I always have enough stuff stored for 2 people or more. I have a generator, rain barrel and bottled water on standby. I heat with wood and have candles/oil lamps for when the generator runs out (But I keep extra gas also) I but from Bj's super store in BIG packages of people & animal food and always have 2 bags at home for them. I own a 2 chain saws, lots of hand tools, and bought enough food for my 4 hens to last at least 3 months since I use FF now. But its stored well & wont go bad before then.
I've been on my own for 22 years and a single mom. If I didnt prepare we would both be in trouble. I am a very independent & a planner by nature & being in the fire/ems service I always make sure there is enough stuff to survive at home for my Mom, son & critters since I can be gone for days & days on end trying to help others.
My mantra in life is: *It is what it is...you cant change it once it happens* & I try to not let people or circumstances interfere with my life or stress me out.
As my best friend loves to tell me *your one tough chick* I know I can accomplish anything I want even as a single woman & I like a challenge now & then
I always have enough stuff stored for 2 people or more. I have a generator, rain barrel and bottled water on standby. I heat with wood and have candles/oil lamps for when the generator runs out (But I keep extra gas also) I but from Bj's super store in BIG packages of people & animal food and always have 2 bags at home for them. I own a 2 chain saws, lots of hand tools, and bought enough food for my 4 hens to last at least 3 months since I use FF now. But its stored well & wont go bad before then.
I've been on my own for 22 years and a single mom. If I didnt prepare we would both be in trouble. I am a very independent & a planner by nature & being in the fire/ems service I always make sure there is enough stuff to survive at home for my Mom, son & critters since I can be gone for days & days on end trying to help others.
My mantra in life is: *It is what it is...you cant change it once it happens* & I try to not let people or circumstances interfere with my life or stress me out.
As my best friend loves to tell me *your one tough chick* I know I can accomplish anything I want even as a single woman & I like a challenge now & then