Arlington Life & Style
Rethinking Personal Preparedness
Staying cool, connected, fed and entertained during a power outage
The storm that hit Arlington on Friday night caught many residents off guard. A fourth-generation Floridian, I weather storms well. I keep a small basket full of batteries, flashlights, candles and lighters at all times. Even so, like most Arlington residents, I was not prepared for multiple days without power. This made me rethink my personal emergency preparedness plan. I’m not talking about medical supplies. Let’s be real. For most of us, weathering the storm means finding ways to stay cool, connected, fed and entertained. Staying Connected I own a Blackberry, Kindle Fire and a laptop. I also own a power strip that can be charged from my car. This provided plenty of power to keep my electronics charged — but not enough for my Nespresso…
A.B.
8:29 am on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Friends visit me wanting to see the DC monuments. My dog and I are visiting them this week. Beats cranking a radio in a stifling hot condo. Plus, gas is below $3.20 here. WHY does this and other blogs talk about sticking it out in a hot as hell environment when America is on vacation and traveling? Half the people who work for my company are on vacation this week. more ›