Country life is great! But often, town people don't have a clue. They don't realize that when power is out due to storms, there is no running water. Be prepared. A generator is great, but for short term, we save water to flush the toilets and to cook with. You need a gas stove for that. And you need a heat source besides a furnace, for emergencies or to supplement/enjoy. Also, in our area, it may be a few days (up to a week) after a blizzard before a plow makes it to our road. A 4WD vehicle won't make it! People won't understand when you tell them (on the phone) that you are snowed in, because they are getting around fine in the nearby city. Employers may not understand. If you work in town, you may need to have a place to stay, in order to make it to work, or to stay after work, because the roads are not safe.
Country life is great! But often, town people don't have a clue. They don't realize that when power is out due to storms, there is no running water. Be prepared. A generator is great, but for short term, we save water to flush the toilets and to cook with. You need a gas stove for that. And you need a heat source besides a furnace, for emergencies or to supplement/enjoy. Also, in our area, it may be a few days (up to a week) after a blizzard before a plow makes it to our road. A 4WD vehicle won't make it! People won't understand when you tell them (on the phone) that you are snowed in, because they are getting around fine in the nearby city. Employers may not understand. If you work in town, you may need to have a place to stay, in order to make it to work, or to stay after work, because the roads are not safe.