The **** hit the fan! Were we prepared?

We live very rurally and knew if the storm was as bad as predicted, we'd need to be very well prepared. Here's what we did.

[@Leelee...]

THIS is a perfect example of why we prepare.... you were inconvenienced, but not devastated... Well done! ♥

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Yes! Thank you!

[@Jennheartsqs]

You spoil us by continuing to worry about posting videos even when you've got all of this going on that you have to deal with. So thank YOU! I know it's not much, but I've been playing your past videos in the background while I work on household chores and just allowing the ads to run, as a tiny way of trying to support you two. Really glad to hear you're both doing okay and I will continue to send good thoughts your way. Take care!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks so very much

[@cherylverber7672]

What a great idea, especially as I like to rewatch seasonal vlogs and its all extra revenue for you guys

[@Disflop]

So pleased you and the dogs are safe and that although your garden is probably devastated your house is safe. Take care of yourselves.

[@judygilbert9628]

You are so right that one needs to start buying these items slowly. Certainly need to purchase a few battery lamps . Just purchased a solar power generator . It can be powered not only by solar.but also by electricity and our gas generator so we only use the gas generator to power it . 🎉it’s very quiet and can be used indoors. Have not had the need to use it that way yet but we have tried it and we think it will be a good solution to a power outage.

[@QueenMarieAntoinette-tp1wx]

I've been doing that, too! It's such a benign (and frugal) way to help someone who helps us so much! Let's all do it!!! #SaveMikeAndJane ❤️💯😍

[@olivebobo6885]

One thing we do before a storm here in NW Florida is fill up our cars, buy extra propane tanks and gather all the important documents and put them in a waterproof container. We fill the bathtub with water so we can flush the toilet in se the water is turned off. We also always have bottled water stocked up. I’m glad you were prepared.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

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[@Ray-pt5bi]

Yeah sounds resonable!!

[@mollydog5226]

Agree 100% with your comments regarding Enedis and the Commune workers. We are just over the hill from you, driving into town Saturday I really did think we would be without power for quite some time, 8km of shattered posts, trees down and cables on the floor. Amazed when we got power back last night, with the water back a few hours later. Fantastic effort from all those involved.

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[@judimantos904]

I keep some paper plates, cups, bowls, plastic silverware on hand to use if the power goes out. You certainly don’t want to be washing dishes when there is no hot water.

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[@lindaash1932]

We have had the exact opposite here in Australia, Bushfires galore. I have had some batch cooking in the freezer for a little while, so I donated them to some of the victims who have had to leave their place, and since lost everything to the fires. It's not much, but to them it's a lot. Being prepared is everything.

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[@user-vt7fe7po4r]

We really appreciate you sharing how you prepare for storms and other emergencies.Thank you so much for wise information. 🌳

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[@sargee97]

Jane and Mike you are doing a fantastic job considering the situation. The lovely thing is, is the way you are so positive and not being moaning mini's. It just goes to show that being prepared makes life much easier when in a negative situation. Stay safe and well. Kind regards Angeline ❤️

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thank you so much!

[@karencraig5916]

Glad to hear your voice. Obviously you guys are prepared and surviving well. Lots of hard clean up ahead but your home is standing and you and your babies are safe.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Yes! Thank you!

[@lindacleveland1289]

A perfect case of fail to prepare and you prepare to fail , well done to you both , glad to hear that you survived it all Jane

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[@cdelaney5047]

Glad you are safe and having prepared well in advance! When we lived in the country going into a winter storm I always had car gassed up and all my food supplies.

[@nancytoziersieling7335]

Another source of light we have recently invested in are rechargeable light bulbs. Put them in any light socket. They charge up when you flip on the switch to turn on the light. When the power goes out, you can flip on the switch and they work for 6-8 hrs without an electric source. We have half a dozen spread throughout the house.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Good advice

[@UndertheMedian]

Holy cow! It's so good to see you safe and sound!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks so much

[@patmartin9727]

Thank goodness you are both safe, also that your property has no severe damage. You sound as if you were well prepared which does not surprise me you are that kind of people. Stay safe both of you.

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[@BrittanyLucy]

Well done, that's so useful and impressive. There will be more and more extreme situations to come, and it's essential we prepare and adapt, without panic or paranoia. It's interesting to see how a practical, frugal, can-do mindset can serve in all kinds of eventualities. And you aren't just looking after yourselves but also your community, and are aware and appreciative of what your wider community and local services are doing to look after you. Bon courage and thanks for posting!

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[@frankieniedorf4463]

Your hard work ahead of time really paid off! Well done, thank you for sharing

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thank you very much!

[@CherylAnderson0]

We go through the same things here I. Florida with hurricanes and tornadoes. Preparation is everything except the Lord’s mercy. So thankful you are ok.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thank you

[@cindysams9832]

I'm glad you were prepared and that you're both safe.

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[@rebekahheath3905]

WOW 😮. I'd heard about that & I'm so glad you were prepared. Take care and thank you 😳🙂 From Washington State USA

[@user-yg9gq7xz3e]

So glad you are safe. We really appreciate you sharing how you prepare for storms and other emergencies. I have never even thought of finishing up the laundry for just in case.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Nothing worse than a stack of laundry and no electricity

[@adoptedscot]

Glad to hear you’ve survived storm. Here in NE Scotland we’re ok but it’s our infrastructure that’s broken - trying to cope with two bridges out and a road washed away - which is an A road. Detours are horrendous and no idea when it’s going to be fixed.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Sorry to hear that

[@leecampbell2493]

It could be fun to share that hot bath at the same time 😂 😍seriously though thank you for sharing how important it is to be prepared. I appreciate the information and it’s made me think about making sure my family is ready for the unexpected.

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[@rebacarmack8335]

So thankful you are ok, and that you were so well prepared!

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[@judithbuchanan9566]

Oh my goodness Jane & Mike, in all this chaos, you were both so prepared with everything imaginable!!! I AM SO IMPRESSED with you both!!! Thank goodness you are both safe!!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thank you so much!

[@johnmelissaziech6207]

Good topic to cover. Here in Michigan we have severe storms, too. Being prepared as well as we can makes it easier to cope. Glad you got through the storm..

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[@happydays2516]

Dear Jane and Mike you are both a real inspiration how you prepare every little thing and take it all seriously well done. Not only that as you said the other day you were able to help neighbours, and are still helping them. We’ve had rain so loud you couldn’t even hear the tv, had no power one day last week, but it came back safely in time for fridge and freezer food thankfully! Both your vidoes have made us really think about being better prepared in future, thank you so much. Hope your next video can be from home, sending love across the channel, Jan 😊❤xx

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[@melanieveerman4373]

It ist amazing how well prepaired you were. I also find it amazing that in the middle of all of this, you think about your viewers. So glad you are okay!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

You're welcome

[@lisaannsaikal8801]

Having lived in Florida, I've had to do all that you've done to weather the storm and its aftermath. Good to know you were prepared. Other items you may want to research are solar powered generators or solar powered lighting. I also have solar powered battery banks ( anout the size of a cellphone) for charging your cellphones. Hopefully, your electricity will be restored soon ! Take care, Jane and Mike ! ❤

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[@katherinekeon7034]

Hello From Gulfside Central Florida. On the Gulf of Mexico. We are not to hot and not to cold. We have baby bear weather. Wish you all a beautiful Sunday :-)

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thank you

[@Ray-pt5bi]

Wood burning cookers like yours are a Life saver!!!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

You got that right!

[@karryhuston1321]

So glad you two are doing well...what a horrible storm! Sounds like you were well prepared.

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[@chichestermaritime8174]

Thanks Jane for this very instructive video and I am very pleased to see that you are safe. Can I add that when we have an outage I place duvets on top of the chest freezers to conserve the cold. We also have spare fuel in cans but years ago learnt the hard way that petrol goes off so now we make sure that we constantly use and replenish, or only stock up a few days before a storm is due.

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[@leedezern6862]

So glad you guys were prepared and able to help your neighbor. One thing I like to have on hand are paper products. I know this can be a bit controversial but it does save water.

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[@rik80280]

That’s a good idea.

[@vickigtaylor1147]

As a child , my family had to weather a blizzard with no electric for 10 days. My father could not get home as the roads were unnavigable. My parents had prepared. My mother cooked soup beans on a wood stove. We melted snow to flush the toilet. My mother stayed calm and encouraged us kids to play board games. We slept in the living room to stay close to the wood stove. I was never worried. Because of this I learned to be prepared. It is not easy. It is not quick unless you want to throw a lot of money at the project. One step at a time. Make a list of priorities and then watch for opportunities to acquire items.

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[@prepperpatti-rc3nl]

Oh my days sounds like a cat 4 hurricane that hit you. You were very well prepared. Hope that your electrics are restored very soon! I've been thinking through several here and it still amazes me that the lines surround the stores here just hours before the storm hits even with sometimes 3 days warning. Luckily our house doesn't flood so we don't evacuate. Wish every one in my area here would see your video. I am envious of your basement (a preppers dream!). Can't have them here as we are too near sea level ( high water table in normal time). Great video from Houston Texas area.

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[@tinaelliott8029]

Good for you both, so happy to hear you are doing so well. My husband and I are as prepared as you both and power outages are a chance for us to check out our preparedness. Stay safe and see you soon

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thank you so much!

[@sixfigurebookkeeper7588]

Glad to hear you are safe and thriving. I learned something new, thank you!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@sheila1013]

Your hard work and preparation has certainly paid off Jane and Mike. Hopefully things will start to improve by the day. 🤞 Best Wishes from Greater Manchester, UK. 🤗

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

I hope so too!

[@sheila1013]

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[@user-tm5kc8oq4y]

Thank you so much for wise information. Take care Jane and Mike and puppies!

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[@mkhuntstreasure3192]

Nice to hear you sounding so positive. When I lived in the country I had “food grade” 50 gallon tanks that I kept filled with water for the livestock. Additionally having a septic system when a storm was coming I would fill the bathtub with water so I could pour water into the toilet to flush it. This was before battery lights so always had kerosene lamps with plenty of kerosene on hand.

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[@joanmancuso6978]

I was wondering about access to water, too. I suppose if your well pump can be on the generator, you're good. Anyone on mainlines water, would have to have a backup for water. I can imagine you have used your bath water to clear toilets! Thanks for all the great advice at the top of the video. I think it's not well known unless one lives in a storm prone area.

[@loniivanovskis1239]

Old school has made the difference for us, our house is very old for the States. We have Rumford fireplaces, a hanging kettle and kerosene lamps. We do have a generator for the freezer, too 😉

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thank you

[@pigletsbank437]

Being prepared and having knowledge and equipment does work. I still have all my camping gear incase of... Take care love the updates! 🙌

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks, you too!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks, you too!

[@milliemrrobinson1074]

Absolutely brilliant, Jane! Well done! I'm like you, I just make preparations as part of my routine. So glad you and Mike are fine and doing well after the storm!

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[@rhondajo3]

Thanks so much for sharing this. I had heard about that storm coming through your area. Glad that you are all ok. This is a video that everyone needs to watch, to know how to be prepared for a big emergency.

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[@zitasoregi9340]

I never thought of withdrawing more cash during weather warnings in case the till machines go down but it makes so much sense! There is always something extra in your videos 😊 thanks a lot!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Happy to help!

[@debbielabanca1482]

Living in Midwest america, anything can happen. Tornados, hurricanes, earthquakes, snowstorms, you name it. A frugal prepared lifestyle will get you through this kind of thing, easier than most, God save no one gets hurt. Be prepared, and keep making these wonderful videos.

[@elizabethcoates3024]

We in Northern Michigan also take the weather warnings seriously and we stay well prepared. If we thought power would go out, we would fill the bathtub up with water, so we would be able to flush the toilet, 1 pail full at a time. We always bring in extra kindling to have dry to get the wood stoves started. I keep gallon jugs of water in the freezer, so it will keep my refrigerator cold(like the old ice box), as well as keeping the freezer set for days.

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[@user-pb9pv4qy5t]

Good for you, thinking ahead. It can make a difference between life and death sometimes. My husband and I live in a hurricane zone and are fully prepared every hurricane season. Glad your family is safe. Take care and God Bless you both.

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[@jackiephillips9042]

While we can get massive winds, what we usually prepare for is winter blizzards. I have lots of food, and ways to cook the food if the power goes out just like you. I would love a wood fireplace, but no luck talking my husband into putting one in as of yet. We are lucky as we live in the city and so far power is restored quickly. My sister, who lives on a farm has had the power out for days. Preparation is very important.

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[@user-zl4rr1ic7w]

It is reassuring to know (from your video) that being prepared works. You have several backups for cooking and plenty of wood inside for heating as well as water and food on hand. Thank you.

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[@Lexi-po1ur]

Glad to listen to your video...being prepared is the key to surviving the storms we have to deal with in life...the wood cooker, wood heater, & generator are priceless.

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[@michelehagerman216]

I’m in the US Midwest. My 16-17 yo gas water heater stopped working on American Thanksgiving, which was Thursday. At least I wasn’t hosting a dinner. I rent and let landlord know. He’s out of town so it will be replaced Monday. I shut off the water. I’ve been heating up water on stove and with electric kettle so I can do a sponge bath with a couple of big mixing bowls and a plastic pitcher in the bathroom. It would be more difficult for a family, but it works for me as a single person.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks for sharing

[@sharonblanck5592]

We've had enough blackouts that we have the generator wired in. Our worst was 40 hours long, but like yourself we have a routine we follow

[@charlotterice7418]

Bless you Froogs and Mike you are total troopers. Thank goodness you were prepared and you could put your plans into action.

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[@catherinelarvor6188]

Very useful feedback from you, you were so well prepared, I take notes for the next time, I'll have a checklist too! Living in Côtes d'Armor near Saint-Brieuc but in a rural area, we have been affected as well, lost only one big oak in the garden, no other big damages. But we were not at all prepared for a loss of power for 6 long days ( It has been restored this afternoon). We are usually not here at the bad season. We found various solutions to cook with a camping gas burner bought in emergency the second day, to charge our batteries in the shopping maul in the town, to wash our laundry in a launderette, ... In the end we also did not lose any food and did not catch a cold, but we were not at all relaxed. Next time if any, our wood burner will be fully operational, which is not yet the case.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Happy to help

[@adaly5115]

ESB Ireland 🇮🇪 electricity workers are now in Brittany to give a hand with reconnecting electricity to the many without power. You were well prepared Jane and Mike. You are all safe that is the main thing 😊.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

And we're so grateful they're here

[@adaly5115]

It is a case of all able hands needed atm in Brittany and Normandy Jane.

[@suebee1540]

Thank you for the update and all the useful information. We are on an island in the North Pacific in a temperate rainforest and we lose power every year as well. Lots of big trees vs heavy wet snow a few times every winter. Atmospheric rivers. High winds, but nothing like you just got.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Glad it was helpful!

[@charlynehill5999]

One very smart couple!

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[@Ray-pt5bi]

Wow that's an adventuous life..glad you were prepared!!💪 The First night in out new (then!) Home 6years ago, a sorm hit. We woke up with no Power (for2days!!) and trees fallen all over the place. Our useless fireplaces heated nothing at all. The First thing we did was out in a small but effective wood burner with a cooking top. It's not as effective as yours, but It does the job in case of Need!! Luckily we don't get many storms here.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

That is awesome!

[@juliethorn869]

So glad to hear that you both are okay! As always your videos give a lot of food for thought as well as developing an action plan should something happen.❤

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thank you so much!

[@marykappesser5145]

great video, helpful advice to prepare. I'm glad you and your husband are all OK

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thank you!

[@ashjoma]

Had similar several years back. I’m in Australia. The house shook and the noise was incredible. Trees down everywhere. My neighbour’s huge pine tree went down across his car. Had it gone the other way it would have destroyed my house. Power was out for 5 or 6 days. The train line was out for over a week from memory. It was freezing. I had a small gas heater that didn’t need electricity. I showered at work which had generator power. My husband packed up the kids and went to Canberra for a week. I stayed as we had our pets and I had work.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

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[@mimitadigre4103]

Heard about storm ! You have my sympathy - glad you’re ok !

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[@cherylverber7672]

You were so well prepared hats off to you both. Relieved you are all safe and ok x

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[@bonniewatson178]

We had hurricane Sandy to deal with and she was a beast, we’re in rural South Jersey not far away from where it came ashore. Power outages from 2 weeks to a month, thank goodness for generators and most of the folks out here have generators because during good times the power goes out. Glad you guys are okay!

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[@barbararoberts4471]

Good to hear you have weathered the storm Jane and Michael!

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[@donnathomas8612]

Jane & Michael, thank you for the extra time and effort you devote to update us in challenging circumstances. Glad you're safe! Will you do a video on your garden damage/recovery? My area also gets bad storms. I'm pretty well prepared, saving for a generator. One good thing - we don't need home heating. Stay safe!

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[@howellshq1165]

Love the colour on your scarf

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[@juliusmalcovsky4092]

Glad to hear you are ok. Enjoyed listening to you ❤

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thank you! 🤗

[@lynndann4228]

Hi Jane and Mike Sorry to hear about the storm, we are glad you are both safe. take care and we all wish you a safe and fast recovery from Australia Regards Lynn

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[@LindsayLivingSimple]

So glad you two are doing well. Yes! Being prepared makes such a huge difference! I have always lived in a cold climate (Minnesota, USA) and we can have some brutal winter storms (summer storms too!). Starting in the fall, I never let my car go below 1/2 a tank of fuel. We keep battery operated lights and rechargeable power banks. We have a dual-fuel generator (can use either gasoline or propane) and we keep supplies of bottled water and a well-stocked food pantry. The “good” thing about being in a cold climate with a power outage, is that we aren’t out of power for any extreme amount of time, our utility workers are so fast at getting us power. With the low temperatures we get, it can be really really dangerous to be out of power. I understand that there is a degree of privilege being able to be prepared for a weather event, but I know if any of our neighbors or friends needed help, we would have the means to give them what they need.

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[@johnwilliams6900]

Evening jane and Mike it hasn't stopped raining here in Wales but compared to what you suffered we got off lightly so thank you for the sensible tips

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks so much for watching

[@muttersmenu2422]

Pleased to hear you see getting back on track and online.😊 Taking notice of weather warnings and preparation is the key to survival during seriously challenging weather.👍 Looking at some of previous videos and posts✔️ Take care Jane and Mike🎉

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Thank you

[@retiredsockmonkey7257]

Prayers

[@lindajacquot5391]

It (hopefully!) only takes one, maybe two good storms for those who fail to prepare beforehand to get it together and prepare. Excellent advice, particularly about buying extra extension cords. In addition to emergency lights, flashlights, and those little lights you can pop on that you buy from the Dollar Store, we also have candles and glass lamps we can fill with lamp oil should the need arise. Having a light source can be very comforting and encouraging for those who are on edge because of the storm as well as children. After all, who doesn't like to make shadow figures on the wall when they have a flashlight in hand? Glad you sailed through this storm. Your video will help others weather future storms, too.😊

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[@shelleyimmel8067]

So glad you two and the girls are safe from the horrid storm. I grew up in a tiny house on a farm where we had electricity but no water or sewer, and often had very bad winter storms where electricity went down. Thankfully my Mom and Dad were resourceful and we had a potbelly coal burning stove which kept our home warm, and we got hot chocolate which was a treat. Also, as kids we wore several layers of clothes and mittens which made it a little difficult to play games! I'm sure our parents were worried but they were also resourceful, and thankfully the electricity shutoff didn't last more than 2-3 days when temperatures were often -20 below. This was in early 1950s so I don't know if we had a generator but I do know my Dad was up at 4:30 to take large milk cans to pump house to fill with water every morning so Mom had enough for cooking, cleaning and laundry. Life is so much easier now especially in an emergency if you are just a little prepared and have some resources and common sense. Still, I feel badly for those caught up in any of these weather emergencies and always am thankful for my good fortune. Enjoy your week and may the force and electricity be with you🙏🙏

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks so much for sharing

[@lindamcconnell1653]

Bonjour Jane and Mike. Relieved and happy that you are doing well under the circumstances. Someone here says all the time: Be prepared not scared and you are proof of it. Beside the butane cooker and the outside bbq, I also use the fondue pot for heating a bit of water for coffee, a soup, stew, so I have several bottles of fondue fuel on hand. Thought it might help anyone out there with this option. Take care

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[@maryfail2393]

I feel your pain- I live in the South in USA and have endured many hurricanes. Y’all have and are doing what we have to during our hurricane season! Glad you and hubby are safe and sound!

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[@user-kc8ik3sl7u]

Glad you both are okay! Sounds as if you planned well. God bless!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thank you!

[@trevorharris1114]

Glad you are safe

[@laetitialogan2017]

PREPARE, PREPARE, PREPARE...❤❤

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Absolutely

[@jeannet9592]

I'm glad y'all are ok.

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[@gailnoll]

Being prepared is the key and it sounds like you were ready for anything. In Colorado we have to be prepared as well for big snow storms as you might not be able to get out for many days. Sounds awful but if you are ready it's really no problem. Hope your life gets back to normal quickly, take care. Happy week to you.

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[@lindab8078]

Happy to see you are weathering the fall out from the storm so well. It pays to be prepared. I appreciated you going over your list of things you did to be prepared. I live in a part of Canada where we have been relatively lucky in regards to storm damage but never say never so we will continue to prepare. Continue to stay safe and take care.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

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[@janelockwood347]

Wonderful to see you are well and safe!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thank you! You too!

[@iriswelch3553]

You were certainly better prepared than most! Here on the West Coast the US, we've always had an extra box of food put away along with a camp stove and French press, because of earthquakes! We never lost power for more than a day. But the last ice storm a few years ago here in the Pacific Northwest was rough. Our side of town lost lots of trees and large branches. Friends on the other side of town were hit hard and lost power for a week. We now have a gas (petrol) generator! I hope your power comes back soon.

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[@annindia3541]

So glad to hear you and Mike were safe during the storm. Very grateful for your preps list-always teaching even in the thick of it. Praying for your continued recovery from the storm.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks again!

[@Catsrule7]

Have been through 2 hurricanes in Florida but amazed at how many people just don’t prep. Now in SW France and we had Storm Domingos go through Saturday night, not as bad as what you had in Finistère, but still very nasty, and garden is a real mess. We are well prepped like you, but something I hadn’t thought about was something someone suggested. Fill your bathtub so you have water for the toilet if necessary. We have had several occasions when we have been without water. Other than that I also have a big propane gas ring which my canning water bath sits on, so that is another source of hot water etc.

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[@craftycalley]

It’s impressive how organised you are.

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[@annewright3129]

Well done ! You are so organized and disciplined that you can carry on so well. You do not look exhausted and may even ind it a tad exciting and interesting. Fun might be a tad to much to expect. Thank you and we will await more updates. Good luck.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thank you so much!

[@karendiggs3052]

Glad your all doing fine! We do all the same things plus a few more. We always fire up the chainsaw to make sure its good to go with oil, gas, and extra chains. We also keep extra tarps and such in case limbs go through roof or window is blown out. We were without power and a big tree in our upstairs for 2weeks after a similar storm. We lost a large freezer during that experience. Now I keep very little meat in big freezer but I can that now and store it in pantry.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks for the tips!

[@belindacopson2390]

Thank you for keeping us updated! You were very well prepared. Last winter in the UK it looked as if there might be power outtages at one point. We have open fires and a gas cooker, but I stocked up on extra wood, candles, matches and battery lighting. I'm thinking of getting a solar phone charger. Hope you have power again soon - take care. x

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks, within ten days

[@ivanahanus5101]

Glad to hear that you are all well and safe. Take care and thank you for all your videos.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks, you too!

[@danibryant9318]

Wow fabulous tips

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks a lot

[@marygovantes7219]

So happy you are well. We had a hurricane go through our small town here in North Fl also. We like you were prepared so we did well Just lots of clean up and inconvienence It sounds like you prepare just the same as we do for these hurricanes.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks

[@juliethompson5301]

Good god I can hear that rain pounding on the car😮

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

That was quite mild for here

[@jenniecarroll9185]

Thank you for sharing how you are doing (I’m very thankful you two and your cute dogs are well!) but also the ins and outs of how to prepare and how it looks to go through a disaster. It helps to think through what we would do and what we need to prioritize purchasing for an emergency. The practical application is very beneficial.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks

[@mscathyaz]

I am glad to see and hear you. You and your husband prepared well. Glad you kept your babies safe as well. I hope others watch this video and learn to always be prepared. We never know what or will happen. We should all be always be prepared. I am learning to be ready for off grid prepping for the unexpected things for the past 2 years. Water, food, tent, sleeping bags for warmth and so much more. Love your video. Good points. Thank you. Stay dry and take care.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thank you so much!

[@TPayne-fm8ie]

This video was packed full of great tips. Thank you for sharing!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Glad it was helpful!

[@maryettabeck1967]

Glad you did well and made it thru. These electric people are hero's.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

They are