Art

Our "season" is about due to start. About all we've seen so far this year is a couple of fairly mild thunderstorms - although we've had some pretty good (straight-line - 45 to 50 mph) wind with them. People south and west of us have had some "unsettled weather," but it hasn't really reached here yet.

I probably don't have to tell you, but any "catastrophe" in closely spaced towns can have "ripples" for a while, and it's not uncommon for subtle water/sewage problems to pop up a few days (or weeks) after something like this; and the power may need watching. The 'skeeters will probably pop up anywhere the drains have run over, if it's warm enough; and the snicks and sewer rats may start to roam.

While I don't recommend keeping the bathtub full just to have drinking water, common sense things like making sure you've got the pantry reasonably stocked, and the stuff in the "storage freezer" stacked so you can leave it shut for a while if the power drops are just part of taking care of yourself. It also gives you something to think about 'till things settle down.

Take care.

John