Freeze / Storm Prep
Wash and blow dry your hair
Do your laundry
Fill your tub (or pots, vases, etc.) with water
Freeze a solo cup full of water and put a coin on top in freezer door - if the power comes back on and the coin is at the bottom of the cup, you need to toss everything in your freezer
Check flashlight batteries
Charge cell phones and power bricks
Put all of your batteries, lights, candles and chargers on your kitchen table the night before so you don't have to go looking for stuff in the dark
Download music, movies, books, and games on your phone because you may not have internet or cell service
Freeze-specific:
Disconnect outside hoses
Outside plants go in the garage
Open cabinet doors under sinks to let warm air in
Build an insulated tent on your bed
Build Your Shelter
A couple of years ago during the pandemic we had a horrible freeze. No power and no water for 10 days. Luckily, I had just watched 8 seasons of Alone, which means I had watched 70+ people build shelters to protect them from the snowy wilderness so I was like, omg I know EXACTLY what to do. I spent those 10 days in my freezing cold house in shorts and a tank top because it was actually a little too hot in my makeshift tent.
If you have a small tent, set it up on your bed, on top of your comforter. Drape blankets over the top - like several layers of blankets.
If you don't have a tent (as I did not) take a camera tripod, and put a large bowl or colander over the top to create a canopy for the blankets to drape over.
Hang a lantern from the top of the tripod, and bring your snacks and water to the side of your bed
Your body heat will be trapped in the small insulated area, and you will be toasty warm within 10 minutes
Home Prepping Supplies
I keep the food in my pantry on the top shelf, most of the small stuff under my bed, and the big stuff in my garage.
Camping Lanterns / Solar Lanterns
Fire Starter / Ferro Rod
Small Tent
Space Blankets
Headlamps
AA, AAA, C, D Batteries
3 Portable Chargers
Hand Crank Emergency Radio
Reflective Vest
10 Gallons Of Water
Water Purification Tablets
Life Straw
Tea Lights
Candles
1 Month Extra Prescription Medication
First Aid Kit
Duct Tape
Quality Multi Tool Or Knife
Canned Fruit
Canned Soup
Cereal
Shelf Stable Milk
Pop Tarts
Chips
Instant Coffee
Alcohol
Antibacterial Soap
Disposable Cutlery And Plates
Wet Wipes
Gloves With Tech Fingers
Hiking Boots (Worn In)
Whistle
Can Opener
Fire Extinguisher
Smoke Alarm / CO2 Alarm
Cash In Multiple Denominations
Pry Bar
Paracord
Plastic Sheeting / Tarp
Chest Waders (For Floods)
Car Emergency Supplies
I keep all of this stuff in a backpack that stays in my trunk.
First Aid Kit
Change Of Clothes
Sneakers
Portable Jump Starter / Jumper Cables
Paper Towels
Reflective Vest and/or Triangles
Granola Bars
Water Bottles
Life Straw
Detailed Map of US
Towel
Picnic Blanket
Wet Wipes
Plastic Grocery Bags
Cash
Extra Glasses / Sunglasses
High Quality Multi Tool
Space Blanket
Sharpie And Paper
Extra Phone Charger
Duct Tape
Matches
Flashlight Or Headlamp
Whistle