marshamccheese
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Our thoughts are with any who are in Matthew's path, from the Fl Panhandle. A few things we learned from Ivan, that left us without power for 2 weeks, longer than that in places- Start freezing water in any receptacle you can think of - ice is a precious commodity when the power is out, and the lines to get any are long. Same thing with gasoline..Fill the tubs and even washing machine with water - it can be used for flushing, washing dishes, etc. Have plenty of charcoal and a grill on hand to cook any food that thaws, then you can put the cooked food in ziploc bags, on ice. My honey is a Mcgyver type, so he rigged fans to be able to run off a car battery and used the marine submersible lights(that are used for flounder fishing at night) in a vase of water to light up several rooms. Candles are handy - place in front of a mirror to reflect more light. Batteries, of course, and flashlights, and important papers in a waterproof tote. May God bless y'all and keep you safe.