I Told You This Would Happen! Why You MUST Be Prepared For Emergencies!

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[@cherylrobinson517]

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[@stephaniewebster1959]

Proud N. Carolinian here - I was able to take a full carload from my stockpile to a local donation site for our beautiful mountain areas yesterday. When you're prepared, you're in a great position to help others. Today, I restocked what I donated AND added more to my storehouse. 🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸

[@beadbird]

God bless you for helping out! 🙂

[@jr-nh2hn]

Blessings. ❤️ North Carolina.

[@heidimisfeldt5685]

Glad you have a car and the ability to do what you do. You are blessed. 😊❤ God will bless all good deeds, He knows what we do.🙏🙏🙏

[@heartbreaker99204]

Constant evacuations....... Not normal . Weather environment war intentionally going on

[@heartbreaker99204]

Happening all over world - floods,fires etc.. intentionally being done global elite

[@elizabethguy9919]

My daughter was visiting her in-laws in Ashville, NC this weekend. There were 7 extra people in the home. They could not leave because there was no electricity, no gas, roads were shut. But, they were fine because her in-laws were ready! They had a whole house generator, loads of stored up food and water and even some Moon Shine! They all were safe and had plenty to eat because they were prepared. It took a lot of stress of off this mom knowing that her daughter and husband and two little ones were safe and had plenty hundreds of miles away. They were able to get out today and go home!

[@elizabethguy9919]

@@marilyncausey9348 Yes, they built high on a hill on purpose. I'm glad they were able to do that. The devastation is heartbreaking!

[@rubyus7332]

Bless their ♥️

[@greenerpastures1000]

Stockpiling isn't just for disasters. A friend lost their job and living off the stockpile for two months.

[@shymoment]

This is why we call our preps emergency preps. It doesn't have to be the end of the world as we know it. It doesn't have to be a natural disaster. It can be losing your job or being to sick to go out and get what you need. When I broke my ankle in several places, I wasn't allowed on my foot for a couple of weeks. I was so happy to have canned meats because they made making meals much easier.

[@BetsyB53]

I'm in NC and have lived 20 years in the High Country of NC. The devastation is indescribable. For the mountains of NC, SC,TN, this is what Katrina was to Louisiana. I am blessed to have not lost my home. 75 ft trees came down and 10 ft more to the left and I wouldn't be here now. Lost all my cold food in fridge. Freezer food stayed good and frozen even though we had no power for days. BUT, I have my stockpile of food and water and ways to do what's needed.. My daughter and her family had NO stockpile and lost her cold and freezer foods. Had some random pantry foods and lived off snacks and peanut butter and jelly till they got power back yesterday. I'm praying she and her husband will now be better prepared because there WILL be more future catastrophic events. Have a stockpile, people . Have a stockpile.

[@sallyprzybil2404]

Bless you! North Carolina is not a place you’d think of as having this kind of emergency. Even with a stockpile there is no real preparation adequate for this kind of disaster. Hoping you all are ok.

[@cathybestlercurtis]

​@@sallyprzybil2404parts of NC were hit by Hugo decades ago. Helene was just devastating.

[@sallyprzybil2404]

@@cathybestlercurtis I’ve been to Asheville long ago, and have some sweet memories of a lovely area….wishing them all well. I’m hoping opportunities to help out somehow, other than prayers and good wishes, will show up!

[@jay_Noelle]

Appreciate the mention of SC. It’s not being mentioned as much. The upstate of SC took a major hit as well.

[@michelegrunwald6073]

Stock piling isn't selfish, it's generous. I'm in the Piedmont of North Carolina and am well prepared. the storm passed west of us so we were spared 100%. Much of my excess was donated immediately, and sent to the mountains. I'll restock. Many people in the mountains who were spared the brunt of the decimation are the salvation for those who were wiped out. Thank goodness for all who are well stocked and able to help those in desperate need.

[@Arizonagirl1981]

Bless you!❤

[@michelegrunwald6073]

@@Arizonagirl1981 thank you. Honestly, virtually everyone here is helping, either donating or running 4wd trucks, even helicopters, full of supplies. People with boats were in running rescue almost immediately. The Cajun Navy is amazing. People around here get their chain saws out even before a damaging storm passes, cut themselves out, meet each other and clear the streets, check on neighbors. We need to remember, in America, it's just how we roll. 💖

[@Arizonagirl1981]

@@michelegrunwald6073 it’s so amazing to see everyone helping their neighbors and even strangers. It’s reminiscent of 9/11. Americans are strong and caring. Continuing to pray for everyone!🙏❤️🇺🇸

[@christinewallace9251]

God bless you! Yes, always have extra stick so you can help others!

[@Midwestmomvolunteer365]

Louder for the people in the back! I have always appreciated the forthright way this channel and you address things. Let's work together to make sure as many people as possible will be ready for the next disaster.

[@alycer.8158]

I will not criticize u.Why? Bcoz youve always been right where i was concerned. You pulled me out of financial rabbit holes-u taught me how to stock pile in a studio apartment no less-and to cut back on stupid grocery purchases. Continue doing you. Friends protect their friends and as far as im concerned your just out here protecting us. 🙏 and for that i am and will always b grateful to you and yours

[@nancysahrakar3125]

I 100 percent agree with you about being prepared. Never is it fear mongering. Its about preparing and prevention.

[@kellybarrington9057]

What about all these ports closing. You need supplies and a stock piles.

[@hello-vs4me]

Agree

[@nancysellard6157]

Absolutely 100% correct.

[@heidimisfeldt5685]

Add train strikes, and gasoline or diesel shortages, due to damaged roads, where nothing can get through. 😳

[@denisestathatos7537]

I agree

[@design2c436]

Its too late for some items as strike has started. Choosing to not put away extra and ridiculing people that do...BAD plan!

[@cocokai9661]

Native Floridian here. A good thing to have on hand are extra (large) trashcans. Save them just for hurricanes so they remain clean. When the hurricane forms fill these trashcans (put them wherever you'll need the water) with water. This is what I used to flush my toilets as well as water to wash myself with (after hurricanes it's hot and steamy with no fans or air conditioners). Bathtubs can gradually leak, but the trash cans will keep plenty of water for you. And even though it isn't ideal, if you have pets and run low on drinking water for them, this can help in an emergency. I kept 6 of these trashcans ready.

[@cocokai9661]

Plus you can put a lid on the trashcan and this will keep any insects from getting into your water.

[@jillcooper172]

Great idea.

[@Midwestmomvolunteer365]

Excellent idea, thank you for sharing.

[@sallyprzybil2404]

Good idea.

[@M_Samp]

Hey, that’s a good idea.

[@marthanieman2630]

The port workers are going to go on strike at midnight tonight so everything will be hard to get so prepping is good .

[@justlayingaround-j2c]

Saying not to have any emergency supplies or food on hand because it 'could' get wiped away is like saying why bother to save money because someone could steal your money. The point is to be as prepared as you can (within your control) I'm not sure why that's so hard for people to understand. My friend just went through hurricane Helene and no aid is being sent to the smaller communities, they are left on their own and almost no media coverage.

[@lindy7742]

If you have a stockpile, you may be able to help your neighbor in their time of need with your surplus.

[@wvnanaskitchenandgarden]

Tara, I was watching this and when you commented on just loose weight to control your type 2 diabetes ….thats not always the case I’m 5’2 and only weigh 123 pounds and I’m a type 2 diabetic and have been for over 20 years. So it’s not about losing weight it’s about how your pancreas works with the carbs you take in. So please don’t tell people to lose weight when it may not be a weight issue but a pancreas issue. 😢

[@joycebegnaud9645]

I know many skinny people who have diabetes.

[@wvnanaskitchenandgarden]

@@joycebegnaud9645 yes 🙌🏻 so it’s all not about being overweight. I was eating healthy, exercising and weighed around 125-130 when I was diagnosed.

[@joycebegnaud9645]

@@wvnanaskitchenandgarden Exactly I agree it’s not that at all 👍😎

[@TULIP.1689]

For most people it is about the weight. If it doesn’t apply let it fly.

[@shirleydenton4747]

I am type 11 Diabetic, and I have never really weighed a lot. It runs in my family. But, I have noticed my genes or body or whatever, I cannot gain even a small amount of weight or my HgbA1C goes high and blood sugars get out of control. Tara, you are right to share tips on prepping and learning skills. I grew up in a family with parents who grew up in the depression. My mom always prepared, saved, gardened, sewed, and we learned by example. I once worked for a company that went out of business and out of work. I lived well with my basement stockpile, bills paid ahead, and never even had to touch savings until I was able to obtain employment in about 6 weeks. A blizzard once had me heating with a kerosene heater with house vented appropriately. I had to cook for myself and neighbors using flat top kerosene. People live in make believe land, but those of us who have had serious problems learned to prepare.

[@kristy1799]

Please don’t forget Tennessee some of their communities were devastated as well. Always be prepared!!

[@EmbracethechaosPortugal]

Came here to say the same

[@janeburke147]

Tawra ,spot on👍🏻🇺🇸🇬🇧I don’t comment much but you have helped a lot of people.I’m in the UK,floods have been a problem here but from what I’ve seen in America it’s been devastating and my thoughts are with you all ❤️I have a well stocked pantry,meds & water,it has been really helpful when money is tight ,an unexpected bill,power outage or floods.The trolls need to grow up 👍🏻🇺🇸🇬🇧

[@denisehartzog6542]

I get it! My family said the same thing to me. We’ve had tornadoes, hurricane, and now the strike! I live in MS. It’s gonna get bad folks. And I’m not even talking politics or war.

[@dixiegirl999]

I live in Mississippi too & have been stocking up for years.

[@amymiller950]

Its so sad you have to explain this to adults.

[@LivingOnADime]

Oh my goodness! You are so right!

[@rosemarie3908]

agreed.

[@barbarajohnson8046]

​​@@LivingOnADimeyou're Right in this my first time listening to u on your channel on 9-30-24 here in Florida but people's not going to Listen no many what's a person tell thems in when the times comes then they comes back after the Person who have warned thems, but you're right but thank God that's I Listen to people's but I still go on my own Gut as well, because when Ian hit I never so scary because I thought the wind was going to break the window but I kept Praying the storm lasted 5 hr before it's pass on and my Drive was under water it's knee deep but my car i Park on a hill so it's was safe because it's level , but I had My things because I don't wait, the only thing no light but we had water, but I had all's my Supply's so I hope people's will get it's in if a person never been threw anything they keep Living God bless u in your family's ❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@rosemarie3908]

agreed!!!!

[@sherylskord4041]

Sorry to hear of your wildfires. That must be very scary.

[@kimsrurallife8775]

I’m 1st! God bless those suffering! ❤ Another storm coming in on same path. My sister is in SC, rode out hurricane in camper 😱 Lawlessness abounds. No power, water, food or gas. She is powering through. May God’s protection comfort all.

[@Gary-n1z]

You might be better off to evacuate if they are telling you to do so. You should be somewhat stocked up. Something is better than nothing.

[@BetsyB53]

People are saying that but according to multiple meteorologists there is NOT another storm coming in on the same path currently as it is way too early to tell if the disturbance in the Caribbean will even fully develop and in NC and SC we have nothing severe for the next 7-10 in the forecast. Its just to early to forecast what it will be in the Carribean and where it will go exactly if something develops. I'm in NC and just went thru Helene so I'm watching closely. An excellent meteorologists to follow eight here in NC is Brad Panovich and on You Tube Ryan Hall Y'all is another. 🙂

[@southerngirl1408]

Thank God your sister is okay! 🙏🙏

[@deannamauretic]

I save my plastic milk jugs to fill w/ water for the toilet. You need almost 2 gallons per flush, first hand experience.

[@karenkaren5013]

Actually you can get away with 1 gallon of water but you have to put the water into a bucket first and then you have to pour it into the toilet fast so it flushes quicker with less water ❤.

[@katiejo711]

Can you save vinegar gallons jugs? They are much sturdier.

[@deannamauretic]

@@katiejo711use whatever you can I just write on the jug what it’s for

[@Fl-Mamabear]

​@@katiejo711I save all my vinegar jugs to store water since the milk type jugs leak after a while.

[@PENNYSCHRECK]

I use empty laundry detergent bottles.

[@rhondalockrey9592]

Today a youtuber I watch got on there to say his wife was in Asheville & had hardly any food or water & no electricity so if she went to a grocery store no cards are working & she has no cash in the house to buy anything if she needs to. So some cash on hand is also smart. My thinking changed after we all thought in the year 2000 the computers were going to crash I started cash & a stockpiling then. Everyone has eyes to see these storms are getting worse & bigger by the year. But thanks for taking the time to talk about this topic so many disasters are happening everywhere. Its peace of mind for me to have a stockpile.

[@rosalielindley3583]

@@rhondalockrey9592 things will get worse. This is biblically prophetic

[@colleensessentallife2439]

Tennessee was also hit and a lot of the area wasn't expected. Since weather can change it's still good to prepare. There is also chemical explosion in GA & port strike. There is still more to prepare for. You got to do it for your family etc. Well said.

[@debbywelchel3893]

Praying for all in this country. People who won't listen are just nuts. Thank You for speaking truth no matter what people say.

[@williamrowe6383]

Thank you for your continued nudge to be prepared. I had the food, water and supplies when the rain came and the power went out. YES,! Keep telling people!!!!!!!!!!

[@kathybullmer8884]

I live in Upstate South Carolina and we lost power for 3 days. We were prepared and we were able to give out water and electrolytes to add to their water while helping the neighbors with a tree that fell and blocked the road. Being prepared makes life easier to get things done. Thank you Tawra for your videos and awesome cookbooks!❤

[@debbiechadwick861]

If any of those people had a stockpile it's been washed down the river now. Those poor people got blindsided.

[@joycebegnaud9645]

Exactly 👍

[@ronnaalthoff9175]

@@debbiechadwick861 not everyone….people who do prepare were able to share.

[@ronnaalthoff9175]

@@debbiechadwick861 canned goods, if not damaged will be perfectly fine, if washed off….even if they got washed away. Everyone needs to be prepared for unforeseen circumstances.

[@Anibor_00]

Food should always be stocked, better to have than not have.

[@TOGETHERFOREVER875]

Don’t forget TN was hit too

[@sandraking9650]

Your situation is exactly what Ashville N.C .is , no road in or out ,no food ,no water, nothing! People need to stock up ,its just common sense, not so common! Blessings 🙌

[@angelia3567]

It doesn't matter if you have a huge stockpile and your house is under water or completely destroyed. I'd worry more about stockpiling in case the Longshoremen strike. If they do then we are in deep shit cause nothing will get taken off the crates/boats that's food and other items we depend on.

[@christinewallace9251]

If everyone stocks up, those that were not wiped out have extra to help their neighbors

[@ronaliveshere7422]

I know people who are trapped. Believe me people are wishing they had stockpiles because they not only help themselves but others. I’m with you! I went two weeks during a hurricane with no power no stores no cash. I had nothing and I learned a hard lesson.

[@gailpeczkis5292]

I have been listening to you, your mom and Mike for many years now. And I appreciate your encouragement to stockpile. I am glad I listen to you and the Holy Spirit to do this right before the sickness happened in 2020. I even had enough TP too.

[@paulaincanada4831]

Great video. People you need a stock pile period no matter what happens. You never know when you'll need it.

[@rosemarie3908]

and when u have more thN u need and need to thin it out much. there r always people who go theu tuff times. help a fellow neighbor or friend in need. when my kids were little and u could get thanksgivng turkeys for literally $4-$5 each. i wuld go to the dollar store and get the fixings for a holiday meal. and then go theu my stockpile and make another box of food of all sorts and give to people i know who were struggling. and yes my kids helped me deliver them to the friends and neighbors in our community whom i knew for certain that were suffering. same thing with times like now. donate to the food banks and kitchens to help people. we r commanded by GOD to help those in need i cant remeber the scripture. but its in the bible. thank u everyone for all who r pulling together and helping those in need with GOD we we will survive

[@southerngirl1408]

@@rosemarie3908 Amen 🙏

[@kristy1799]

Something people don’t think about is that if you have a big enough stock pile in advance of an emergency then you don’t have to run out to the stores to get things when they are getting wiped out with relief efforts for those that did lose everything. By prepping in ADVANCE you are not taking away from those in dire need when the emergency hits and not be taxing the resources that are needed.

[@cheriebolender8765]

I am stocked, it's a continuing endeavor!, I just keep replacing what I use. I'm from the country, where we've had blizzards, very high snow etc with 6 kids at home. We couldn't always get out to get supplies. It's called, being a responsible person. You take care of your family, friends and other people, who need help. It's called, being a neighbor!!!

[@HoneyHollowHomestead]

Type 2 diabetes can be CURED on a low - no carb diet. I was "pre diabetic", didn't wait to get to full blown diabetes to make changes in my diet. My mother was born at the tail end of the Great Depression. She taught me to stock up during the good times so you have what you need during the bad times (or emergencies). I listened well to my mother. When we lost power for nearly a week after a bad storm hit my neighborhood, I knew exactly what I needed to do and we were fine.

[@Melanie220]

Diabetes cannot be 'cured' once you actually have it. It CAN, however, go into remission if you make the lifestyle changes early enough. It can also be managed if you can't get it to go into remission--eat properly, take the meds you need to take (there's no shame in having to take insulin or other diabetes meds, they keep you alive!), keep your A1c as low as possible (under 6 ideally, but at least under 7). You did the right thing by make changes before you went into full diabetes. You will have to be vigilant for the rest of your life as it can still sneak up on you, but you know what to do now, so the odds are much lower for you!

[@donnad4264]

My sister in western NC, had some stocked goods. Due to no power, no open stores, stockpile has quickly diminished while feeding 6 people instead of 3. She realizes she needs to up her efforts. Thankfully her family wasn't flooded, but hardships are present.

[@donnagardner4338]

Thank goodness she had a stockpile

[@truejoy3779]

AT LEAST IF THOSE NOT EFFECTED ARE STOCKED UP THEY WILL BE ABLE TO SHARE AND HELP OTHERS IN NEED!!!

[@techs120project]

My thoughts exactly! In this case, heading to a neighbor at a slightly higher elevation could help many!

[@carriebeard-R.I.T.S]

Exactly!!

[@southerngirl1408]

Amen! We should all help others in need, if we can. God says we should treat others as we would want to be treated

[@gaylemarshall1198]

I like the way you think.

[@janallen541]

I totally agree with stockpile preparedness. I worked for the government for 35 years and help is not immediate. So much more I could say but I will leave it at that.

[@maggiedee9284]

I do have a stockpile, but a stockpile is no good, if it gets destroyed along with your home. My family has been there and done that.

[@hihi-nv4kf]

Amen

[@ceedee3636]

Why do people insist displaying lack of common sense........ No if your house gets destroyed the stockpile wouldnt benefit, what if you evacuated and were able to take some of it with you? hand out to neighbors that were evacuating? What about if your house wasn't destroyed, you were just stuck in place? or you came home, your house is fine, you can make it a bit with what you have.

[@dalesmith4019]

What if you stored things in your car?! Duh

[@vickiebrannon5217]

Then you start over.

[@belindamansell8086]

I agree with everything that you've said. I have been stockpiling for 4 years. I will now go back and look at my holes and fill them. I have tried talking to my siblings and my children about stockpiling, but they all call me a hoarder and a conspirator. Thank you for all that you do. Some of us are listening.

[@barbarapauley3473]

Having a stockpile is having piece of mind and most people know that it's like buying an insurance plan. We make premiums by stocking up and sometimes it could be wiped out. Most disasters are of the non life threatening kind like job loss, sickness and being land locked. I'm wondering if local TV stations told their listeners how ominous it was going to be? They were probably focused on political news-nothing helpful.

[@educaceites-oilyfriends-7944]

100% correct. We Floridians constantly prepare. We’re on the look out for the next one.

[@caridadrevilla2439]

There are like two other tropical depressions brewing out there now. We need to be on guard through the end of November.

[@southerngirl1408]

So true, I live in South Florida (treasure coast) and I’ll never forget the 2 bad hurricanes we had back to back many years ago. I believe it was in the early 2000s but don’t remember the exact date. I wasn’t totally prepared back then, but now I know better

[@SandraSalasCreativeGong]

I had slacked on my stockpile, especially medicine. Thanks for the wake up call.

[@aliciaokiegal]

Great video! Regarding sneaky places to store things… my hall closet is now an extra pantry. It was full of blankets and sheets that are hardly used so I put them a couple of shrink bags and into a thick tub in garage. I also use cases of bottle water as night stands, covered with matching decor material, lamp and clock etc on top. Under my sons bed is more canned goods and also the top shelves of both our closets are are full. In back corner of my closet are 3 stacked litter containers full of paper goods, plastic ware, can openers, quick open and eat foods etc.

[@dawncurtis583]

These households that needed to evacuate would have been able to load up some of their stockpile and had food and water for days therefore staying out of the madness for a while.

[@bountyinthebadlands6352]

I'm with you, Tawra. I saw the Shame on You comments and bit my tongue and didn't comment. Yes, if you lost your home in the floods, you lost most of your preps....and I am praying for those affected. No excuses, though....if you are prepped and you do lose it all, it's a heartbreak....but to not be prepped and then lose your ability to get out,, even if you are safe makes being safe really hard. Our worst fears are a tornado or grass fire to take everything. Our most common issue is being smowed in. We are prepped for 6 months to a year and rotate and restock. We have a safety deposit box at the bank where all our important papers and flash drives are kept, with copies in our bugout bags. We have our own bulk fuel tanks, but we rarely let our vehicles get below half before we top them off, ESPECIALLY in the winter. Every vehicle has at least 6 bottles of water, a fire extinguisher, a bag of snacks and a box of Kleenex. Bugout bags are at the door and refreshed for summer and winter. We know every rabbit trail around but we also have topographical, a county and provincial road map in all vehicles in case of a rapid Evac, AND predesignated meet up points in case we are in two different trucks. It's not fear mongering! Seriously, it doesn't matter where you live, until you've had to go through it, you can't criticize. I would rather be over prepared and lose my preps, than not have them and be stuck!

[@lins918]

I'm 71 and left the workforce 9 years ago. Most of my adult life I had at least a 4 to 6 week stock pile. Many times my stockpile saved my "bacon".🎉 I remember the time I had major car repair and my job was 30 miles away. I had to fix the car. At the time I lived paycheck to paycheck. I was trying to pay off debt and save money. That payday after fixing the car and paying bills, I had $20. I only got paid every other week. That payday I was out of everything it seemed: deodorant, laundry soap, etc. The $20 got me most of that stuff at dollar tree. I was criticized for not buying the year supply of Tide at Target for $17. Yes the Dollar Tree Tide didn't last long but it got me over the hump. And my stockpile kept me eating. It took a couple of months to get straightened out. Thank goodness I had food. You are smart for preaching this. I learn from you all the time even at my age and practicing all of this for years. Keep going. I don't have case sales either but when I find it on sale I buy extra - at least 2 to 6 items. It adds up after a while. Yay for stockpiles. Go stockpiles.

[@franzone70]

Why don’t people listen? Yesterday on the news they showed a bunch of people standing in line at the only ATM that was working in town! “Get it together people” Why didn’t they have a stash at home?

[@virsapiensfortisest922]

Probably because they can not afford it. I would love to stockpile, get a generator, have a stack of cash, etc but because of this economy I barely live check to check. I live as cheaply as possible and count every penny, so it’s not a matter of living beyond my means.

[@basspig]

The flood of 1955 convinced me to move to the highest mountain top. Where I've been ever since. It just doesn't make sense to live in the valley anymore.

[@shirleycombs2878]

Ohio also was without power for a few days. Told my family there to be prepared. They weren't expecting a Florida hurricane to come that far. You are right.

[@jennifershonk4970]

Thanks for explaining yourself it does make more sense now

[@74jdvickery]

I grew up in the Carolina foothills. People who have not lived in this area cannot fully comprehend how much different this is from "typical" hurricane weather. Asheville is nearly 300 miles from the coast and more than 500 miles from where Helene came aground. There were no "evacuation orders" for Upstate SC, western NC, eastern TN, etc. because they were not coastal areas that should have been impacted by storm surge or tornado strength winds. People in this region were told to batten down the hatches, prep for 4-8 inches of rain, and prep for wind gusts of up to 70 mph. In fact, Upstate SC (where my mom still lives) saw 10+ inches of rain and sustained 70 mph. Parts of western NC, which were already at flood stage due to heavy rain the week before, got 24-30 inches in a 24-hour period. The warnings that went out went out when it was too late for most to do anything. Most of these areas aren't areas serviced by wide, flat roads. They're steep, narrow, mountain roads with 25 mph speed limits in GOOD weather. One missed turn, and you're plummeting down the side of a mountain. Now, add 70 mph winds into the mix, and you're probably in more danger trying to get on the roads and evacuate than staying home and hoping for the best. That said, absolutely have a stockpile. My mom's preparedness is the reason that she has been able to stay home, stay safe, and stay relatively comfortable while her rural electric service provider literally rebuilds their system. Neighbors helping neighbors is the ONLY thing keeping folks alive in western NC, because FEMA sure hasn't shown up in any of the countless little towns that have been virtually wiped off the map! It's also worth noting that the consequences of this storm are going to be felt throughout the region for months to come. The local grocery chain (Ingles) that services this region was headquartered in Black Mountain, N.C. As of Saturday, its main distribution center was underwater and another warehouse flooded. That's going to create HUGE logistics issues for stores throughout northern GA, Upstate SC, western NC, and easter TN. The I-40 shutdown is going to further complicate supply chain issues. Yes, thankfully, power is being restored in many areas, and water levels are receding, but it's going to be a long, long time before things go back to "normal."

[@LilCraftyNook]

Preach!🙌🏻🙌🏻💯💯 I hope you and your family remain safe.❤

[@terryhenderson424]

You do not need potable, or drinkable, water to flush a toilet. If it is still raining, put every bucket, pot, and pan (well not the cast iron) out to collect water. - And how do you flush a toilet with a bucket of water? You simply dump or pour water into the toilet bowl. You'll need 2 to 5 gallons per "flush" but most often about 2.5 to 3 will do it. The easier the toilet bowl is to flush, the less water you will need. Consider lining a waste basket, cardboard box will do, with a plastic bag and placing all urine based toilet paper in it rather than flushing it. Consider flushing less often. Pretend you're camping; this is easier for males.

[@MM-dg9ip]

I live in south GA. I am VERY thankful that I had prepared way in advance. Our area has been without power for a week. There was no water, ice, gas anywhere for many days. The grocery stores were empty. Trees were blocking roads everywhere. We had all we needed at home. We were blessed because we prepped! Stop apologizing, Tara.

[@southerngirl1408]

I don’t think she’s apologizing, she’s telling people I told you so

[@margaretbagur3553]

I was able to get cans of black beans for 25 cents each. Good, extended expiration date. Great protein item. So many uses. And something we use all the time anyway so no waste. This was just last week not 30 years ago.

[@sseptember6301]

DON'T worry about expiration dates! They're for rotations on the store shelves ❗❗❗❗❗👌🏻

[@grandma6273]

I remember when you did a video on getting water from a pond by your home and you fell in, even back then you were giving us ideas how to get water if none was coming into our home. I live outside of Chicago and since 2020 I would watch you and your mom videos on saving and shopping for food and garage hopping to decorate and I learned. Thank you.

[@debraclark8754]

Many have lost everything and possibly have stocked piled and if you can't get to it you are screwed. Many have even lost their card 😢

[@donnagardner4338]

Maybe your surrounding neighbors were not destroyed and they stockpiled, they might be able to keep someone from starving until help arrives.

[@crazychick]

I keep all my cat litter jugs and immediately fill them with water for emergencies... Also we are on a well and I swear at least once every couple months our well breaker will flip or pressure switch goes out or something and we need that water even if just for a day until the hubby gets home from work to replace a part lol

[@bonnielaarman1878]

Amen, Tawra!! My cousin lives in Tennessee and she is cut off from everything almost even though she had no damage to her dwelling...she said people were standing in line at a grocery store which closed because the food was gone!..Plan for the worst, but hope and pray for the best!

[@cutetoo1301]

Amen!!! Drop the mic! I agree with everything that you said!!! 👍🏾

[@LaraFabans]

I survived a major earthquake in 1989 and no, the government was nowhere. We learned how to maintain water and a store of foods after that.

[@barbchumbley9142]

A trash bag can be placed in the toilet under the ring to save on flushings. Then dump daily. If you have to evacuate a bucket, trash bag, and a pool noodle can make a temporary toilet. Slice a slit in the pool noodle to fit over the top of the bucket for "comfort".

[@moneystrategiesforlife]

Interesting

[@lynettedillon1787]

People need to get their head out of the sand. Woke up people. Even the government is telling you to be prepared. We are a little north of Houston, Texas. We are on hurricane prepared mode several months out of the year. It's the way we roll around here.

[@carlasenecal3434]

I honestly have never thought about filling everything that will hold water. Thank you. I have stocked up. But obviously can always learn more ways to take care of things ahead of time.

[@joannescantlebury744]

Hi from Queensland. Last Christmas night we had a tornado which wiped out our power for 7 days, and thanks to watching your channel,I had food water and a generator on hand. Sensible easy to follow advice. Thank you for all your information over the last few years.☺️☺️☺️☺️

[@valerier4308]

Agree! Good advice! At least the people who stocked up could help their neighbors when the roads were gone. In December 1968, I lived through a 7 foot snow in Flagstaff, AZ. We were cut off for at least 2 weeks. Grocery stores had bare shelves. Roofs without a steep enough pitch collapsed all over town. Unless you've lived through something like that, people just don't want to think about it!

[@JNoMooreNumbers]

Reminds me get a snow rake just in case.

[@JNoMooreNumbers]

Reminds me to get a snow rake just in case.

[@valerier4308]

@@JNoMooreNumbers I don't know what a snow rake is. I just looked it up. 👍

[@JNoMooreNumbers]

@valerier4308 Saw one for 50 while identical ones are more. Better get it before the strike though don't get paid til a few days. Supposed to be a lot of precipitation this winter here. Amazon before winter will probably be the cheapest and a few warehouses within a couple of hours away. Already here in stock most likely and few probably think of that now. Avoiding 3rd party sellers. Gets lost, takes a long time, damage, etc. and easier to get a replacement if through them. Then no more worrying if we get a lot of snow. My concern is fuel on tankers and the strike now.

[@valerier4308]

@JNoMooreNumbers 👍 Thanks for the advice, but I live on the 2nd floor of a 3-story apartment building, so I couldn't reach the roof if I wanted to. I'm in northern Colorado, so my building has a roof with a fairly steep pitch.

[@readyornot316]

So you told people to stock up. Let’s say some did and their entire stash, home, vehicles, storage facilities, etc were completely washed away. I agree we have to stock up but how about a focus on places to store items that are safe from hurricanes, flooding, wildfires, tornados and earthquakes. Edit: Some of these comments are gross and your judgmental I told you so tone is not constructive. If someone is watching your channel they understand the concept of prepping. Where is the grace for those who lost everything smh

[@joycebegnaud9645]

Amen I completely agree with your comment. Some or those who were prepared, lost it all. I hope preppers don’t see themselves in the situation these people went through. Yes I understand if you don’t go through it, you can help others who did. But not one of us know if we do stockpile food and other items, if this exact thing will happen to us. We just don’t know if and will it will happen.

[@lisapainter525]

Experience speaks volumes. Thanks for all your insight.

[@conniekline9881]

Thank you for your straight forward encouragement to be prepared. Your personal testimonies helped bring it home. It truly is sad how many were trapped in their homes without preparations, and are unable to get to the stores to get supplies.

[@nathanielaranda8407]

I can't help but clap and cheer 👏😂 I love how you preach it 😁😁

[@julieharding967]

First of all sending prayers 🙏 to all people affected by the hurricane 🌀 But Tawra is right be prepared medications and provisions for you're family are essential ! Here in Scotland we are lucky that natural disasters are minimal. But if Covid taught us nothing else stock pile !

[@dixiegirl999]

I live on the New Madrid Fault so, we could have an earthquake, tornado, flood, etc & lose power, no roads in or out, no water, etc. I always stay stocked up.

[@sherriballard4781]

Stocking up is real. My husband had a stroke in April. Had to quit his job, thankfully he retired while in the hospital. Now we're on a limited income. We are eating food from 2 years ago that still tastes great. That year I had a huge garden and canned a ton. This year I couldn't plant a garden.

[@winterwoodcottage3657]

My parents live 15 minutes away and lost all of there freezer stock pile. I had to remind them that I have a pressure canner and electricity and a generator that I could have brought over. They suffer from stubborn.

[@aydenwoyus7943]

If you have a stockpile, you have something to share with people who are in a bad situation. You have enough for your family and others who fare worse than you during a disaster. It’s actually a loving and generous thing to have a stockpile.

[@rosalielindley3583]

A stockpile wouldn’t do anything for those who lost their homes. They would have just lost it all

[@LivingOnADime]

You TOTALLY missed the point!

[@readyornot316]

@@Homesteadingagainwhere is the word food in that message? And who are you to tell someone to “stop” smh

[@rosalielindley3583]

@@marilyncausey9348 bless their heart that’s awful! So much devastation!

[@rosalielindley3583]

@@Homesteadingagain I get the point. I’m a prepper also. But when you evacuate and get flooded out those preps are ruined.

[@marymueller1840]

How do you stockpile when your home gets destroyed?

[@LivingOnADime]

Watch the video.

[@chrissiehines3268]

No... have enough to share.....

[@deannamauretic]

If you’re prepared you will have cash on hand and enough for a few months. That would be a backup for food preps lost.

[@jillcooper172]

10% of homes get destroyed from natural disasters - that means there is a 90% your home won't - I don't think 10% is a big enough excuse not to do it. That is like saying why should I have insurance on my car because what good is the insurance going to do me if I get killed in a car wreck.

[@avv2795]

That’s when you hope your neighbors who still have homes also stockpiled. Neighbors helping neighbors.

[@crystalh1402]

I have a local small chain grocery store that will severely discount random items that are out of season or close to the best buy date and until watching your channel I didn’t even realize they did until I started looking. You literally changed my view and I have a Tawra vision when I grocery shop and I’m saving so much!

[@vickyjansen3544]

I have to thank you for filling up the tub water advise. Also taking water from the water heater. I live in Northern California and they we're talking about power outages coming during a heat wave. Also they've been talking about bad water in some areas. Gally.... I hate to see you guys having fires over there. In California August - September they call it fire season. Hope for the best for you guys....

[@katiejo711]

I stockpile for me, my 4 children, 5 grandchildren and my dog. I can, dehydrate, freeze and stockpile all I can. You can have a job loss, ice storm( we did), sickness, etc. I lived through the ice storm with 4 children and said never again.

[@sallyprzybil2404]

I use to live in Florida and we went over Emergency Preparedness and what to include in the patients emergency kit every six months and at the beginning of Hurricane season. I’ve found adults are busy, stressed and need to be reminded.

[@Marsee800]

Wise words, I hope people will listen now.

[@PamAlexa-q8k]

New to make prepping. I’ve done a pretty good job in a short time. This storm is an eye opener and reinforcement to continue to preparing. Get the supplies and be ready. Those who fail to plan, need to plan to fail.

[@SharonCrisp-e9x]

If you are prepared, your preps are most probably lost in this unprecedented storm, flooding and damage to homes, infrastructure, etc. What folks need now is love and assistance from their fellow man and comfort from God.

[@LivingOnADime]

You may have watched the video but you didn't LISTEN to it.

[@mistyeverett4164]

Amen! P.S. Your fall decorations are absolutely gorgeous! 🍂 🍁🥰

[@LivingOnADime]

Thank you so much!

[@pamettmayer2391]

You house looks gorgeous

[@mariehoke5763]

Ive been telling my family and friends also. Fell on deff ears. Thank the Lord my grandson is ok there in nc 🙏🙏🙏

[@joycetompkins3680]

Well said, totally agee. I bought small food grade trash bins that I keep filled work water and just rotate it out each year. Lost power one winter and dragged one in the bathroom...flushing was not problem and filtered what i needed for drinking.

[@ivegottabeme1]

You went through it, you have every right to speak. Thank you for the encouragement. We’ve been prepping and will continue to do so.

[@carrieschnug9830]

We can make excuses… no room (stack up and throw table cloth over..instant table) no money.(buy one extra… fill empty used jugs with water)… etc etc. it’s on us to stock up best we can. If it’s to share with others than blessing! If our stuff is gone due to disaster, pray others stocked up and can share. It’s just planning ahead… do what u can. Thanks for being harsh! Sometimes I need a push. Can always do a little more

[@jamesvs0127]

We lived off our stock pile when we had to move and save money. We also benefited when inflation took a turn for the worse. We've also given food to others in time of need. Your videos have been so helpful over the years. THANK YOU.

[@karenriley9373]

Someone you know a family member or friend may have lost everything. You can help them with what you have on hand.

[@vickieclark5931]

Yes, I never really thought about that. Having a tub full of water not only gives you that extra water, but it makes it very easy to fill up the toilet since it is right next to it. Definitely a good idea, especially if you know a big storm is coming and it could do some serious damage. It amazes me all those people that live in huge weather problem states aren't prepared. I'm in AZ and have around 2 months of food and we are one of the few states that mother nature doesn't mess with that much except for monsoon season, but even then it's not a catastrophe like what other states go through when they get hit. Yes, there are fires and the grid can go down, which will affect us. But I'm more prepared than those that are guaranteed hurricanes & tornadoes. I just don't understand why people want to worry about it after it happens instead of being prepared before the event comes.

[@jimpickard3760]

We went to Indiana for a niece's graduation. On the way back, we were going to stay in a hotel. We checked for miles around and they were all full due to the storm. The only room one hotel had was a king suite for $500 to $600 for one night! We said NO and I drove through the night through West Virginia.

[@sachienimtz798]

I guess it depends on where you live. Personally, I don't stockpile because I experienced Katrina. If a hurricane is coming, I'll evacuate. I do say, tho, it is kinda insensitive when people are suffering because they can't change what they did or did not do. Rather, I will donate to victims. And everyone should do the same if they can.

[@nance8885]

I'm praying for all involved in Hurricane Helene, and those helping them. This port strike is terrible (shame on them!) & I pray people have supplies at home. We have only a few grocery store warehouses in our area & they only hold so much. ... Regarding prepping: I don't understand people that do not keep extra food on hand. We didn't call it prepping when we grew up, but we saw our parents putting up food. We had very few stores in our area. Mama canned and also put food in the freezer. Daddy had 1 of our cows slaughtered each year. Other than that, we learned by example to shop the grocery ads & to always, always have extra food on hand. We were also taught by example to keep extra for those who have less.

[@scarahpurr]

Goodness, I thought this was common sense! Be prepared for ANYTHING & EVERYTHING!

[@hello-vs4me]

Stock up now prices are still going up up up

[@judithscharf4873]

We had no power for 15 days after Hurricane Sandy hit in 2012. We did have a stockpile and it helped. We had peanut butter, jelly, tuna and cereal, since we could not cook. I always make sure I have enough in my stockpile and batteries for our flashlights

[@NaturallyHappy1913]

South Carolina was hit too and I was stock piled! Thank God and may He cover everyone affected 🙏🏾