It is November 8, 2012 and right now the northeast area which includes NJ, NY, and parts of Connecticut were affected by this hurricane. The destruction in this area is by far the worse storm in years and possibly in all of history for this area. In times like these resources have become scarce and it is getting worse everyday. Gas shortages due to power outages have made travel by car almost impossible for those without a full tank. Because of this gas shot up from $3.25 a gallon to $4.00 a gallon. I predict if things get worse that gas will be in the 5 dollar range soon. One thing that the media outlets are stating is that people with half a tank are waiting for two hours to fill up their tanks which causes even greater lines. I feel if you do not need it why clog the gas station lines? Fill up only when you are close to a quarter tank or less.
What does this all mean, resources are worth more than the dollar right now. Things like batteries, gas, food, water are on high demand and those people who have them have bargaining power in their hands. The almighty dollar can only get you so far if the local gas station all of a sudden runs out of the most sought after resources in this storm. How about if the people in charge of placing a price on these items want to hike up prices. Because of this now you can not afford to pay for those resources then the next person in line will pay for those items.
Preparation is key and this is why the time is now for you to get your money life in order and purchase those items that can help you weather the next storm when it hits. Things you can get now are the basics and can make life a bit easier.
Emergency Items to have on hand :
- Candles
- Portable Gas Tanks
- Emergency backpacks
- Flash Lights
- Battery Operated Lantern
Emergency Items to get right before a Storm:
- Water
- Fill up on Gas Tank
- Non-Perishable Food (Canned, Dehydrated, Dry Foods, Freeze- Dried)
- Batteries
- Cash (Go to the ATM before hand)
This storm has given all of us here in the Northeast a wake up call and it is time to take it seriously.
Comment and let me know how you are prepared and are more in tuned now that you have been through a major storm like Sandy.
RichUncle EL
