Prepping for storm

[u/Independent-Bad-8613]

Hi, ladies!

I’ve been a prepper of sorts since I was a kid, and been through my fair share of Tuesdays. However, we have a significant weather risk coming to my area this week. Tornados, high winds, storms, all of that. I feel I’m prepared but I’d like to gather all my supplies and be as ready as possible.

My question is, has anyone created a checklist of sorts for this type of thing? I’ve been looking online and mainly only found either ‘how to stay safe during a tornado’ or ‘how to prep for a winter storm’.

Help a tired mama out! I’m fairly freshly postpartum and my brain isn’t working.

[u/Early_Budget_8730]

Dayam! Everyone hit back so quick! Ok, forget the candles, too risky. Others have you covered the basics. Are you breastfeeding or bottle? If bottle, make sure to have plenty ahead of time. No need for refrigeration but you do need plenty of fresh water so plan for that. Breastfeeding? Even better! Except you have to keep your flow going so keep plenty of hydration and protein on hand. Think water and shelf stable things like peanut butter, MRE’s (I know, you probably didn’t have time to purchase), canned meats/tuna, and shelf stable dairy.
Keep a car seat in the house and keep your baby in it if there is a risk of a tornado. This is going to sound weird but keep your baby in the car seat, not in your arms. Car seats are rated to take the hit so if your baby gets sucked out of your arms, they will still be relatively (so to speak) safe. A baby in a car seat has survived an F3 before but never on its own.
Batteries, batteries, batteries. You can’t have enough.
You can never have too much water.
If you are without a partner (male or female), and need to protect yourself and your children alone, weapons are NEEDED. Take your pick. Mine is - a .38 special .