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Today might sound more like a Public Service Announcement than a picnic in the park.  Last Monday’s experience really opened our eyes and made us think about being prepared. Usually during the winter, everyone thinks about getting ready for winter, but are you really ready?  What if you were stuck in a snowstorm between exits barely moving for 4 hours.  Do you have what you need?  What if it was longer?

We were prepared, more than the average person.  We travelled up to Edinboro, PA overnight for a college visit with my son.  We knew that we would be gone overnight and that we might be caught in a snowstorm, so we packed for that.  We had drinks in the cooler, snacks in the car, including trailmix and fruit.  We had blankets, and pillows, gloves, hats, coats, and extra clothing since we were going overnight.  We also had a flashlight and other things. 

Since we were travelling, we were prepared for a long trip with a little extra in case something happened along the way.  What if you were leaving work though, and got stuck right behind an accident when the highway was closed down.  …