Wood Stove Cooking | Huge STORM & Flood | Power Outage Tips

[@MelissaKNorris]

Do you feel prepared for unexpected storms or emergencies? What would you like to learn more about?

[@laineybugger]

Where are you located in Washington? It was super windy here in a Pierce County

[@MelissaKNorris]

@@laineybugger I'm in eastern Skagit county

[@shelliecummins5972]

@@MelissaKNorris wow.. skagit county.. very cool. Live in oak harbor for 4 yrs due to military life😁

[@elderberryfarmlife4258]

@@laineybugger I'm in pierce county as well! Nice to find a local homesteader!

[@samanthamcneil2729]

I'm really good at coping in just about any situation, but I am no where near feeling entirely prepared

[@Pascal91]

I LOVE our wood stove. My husband put it in when we bought the house and it was such a blessing when we had the big 7.1 earthquake a year ago and power was knocked out. I knew my baby was warm and safe even though it was Nov and cold

[@suanek8353]

You just cannot underestimate a normal woman who is taking care of her houshold, her family far away from "civilization" and still looks lovely. I watched the video with big pleasure. God bless you Melissa :-)

[@elizabethgregory9549]

I grew up in town and remember when the power would sometimes go out in winter storms, mom was worrying about keeping us warm and fed. Now I live in the woods with a wood stove that can heat the house or cook. I keep home canned foods in the pantry, and I mentally check off a list when storms are predicted. If it rains a lot, we can be flooded in for a few hours to a few days (try explaining that to most folks and they think you're nuts). I feel safer knowing I can take care of things without needing to visit the store for a few days.

[@cathystewart4676]

I hav used wood stove to heat for last 18 years, my power goes out at least once a month, no power no water so I keep 300 gallons of water on stand by. I haven't had hot water in 8 years, hav chickens, ducks and rabbits. Lov country living.

[@faithrada]

Could not agree more... the heat from a wood stove is a godsend.. especially if it has a glass front to view the fire.. so cozy. We put a cast iron pot of water on top to help with moisture.

[@tilmonhensley443]

Melissa,, So proud of you for makeing this video, Hope you folks stay safe. I know with those beautiful mountains around you flooding is a small thing, love seeing folks cooking on a wood stove, brings me back to my child hood, When i hear you talking about herbs, canning, boiling water I hear my grand mother talking the same wisdom, Grandma lived to 106 yrs old she was so smart. Still cooking and canning. I pray God watches over you and your family, And keeps you all safe. We had bad flooding and storms here in N.C. today, Just shows God is still in charge, Keep on smileing girl tomorror a new and better day..

[@bbqfisherman69]

Wood stove is one of the best investments I made in my home. I have gone days with no power and was able to stay warm.

[@richardhawkins2248]

After Katrina we had zero power for 5 weeks. We were ready. LOL I hate to say it, but when the power went out shortly after we moved here. It got really cold. We cooked on the stove and used oil lamps. I prefer it.

[@happilyhomegrown6011]

I'm catching this 10 months after you originally posted, and really wish I could have shared this with people pre-COVID to show people the realistic reason homesteaders prep for emergencies.

[@faithrada]

I hear you. Of all the good reasons to Prep, (even 6 years ago), my thoughts were on the possibility of a pandemic. My mom used to tell us about how she lost her infant brother in the 1918 Pandemic so that made it very real for us. Many people these days seem to think that such things only happened in the 'old' days... I never thought that... and sadly I doubt it will be the last. No "deep state 'Conspiracies' necessary 🙄😳🤪

[@outoftheherd]

This is so helpful, Melissa. I already was considering having a wood burning cast iron stove installed before the devastating winter storm hit here in Texas a couple weeks ago. When the temperature my house got below 40 degrees after the power in our neighborhood was out for 38 hours, the decision was sealed! (I also discovered that having plenty of food and water stashed away didn't help when it got dangerously cold in the house.) I discovered your channel while doing research and am grateful for the tips and wisdom you share. (It hadn't occurred to me to heat up water on the stove to use for dishes.) Look forward to learning more through your channel!

[@briansullivan1621]

This woman is so wholesome & very pretty

[@photogrammy]

Sounds so familiar from our 32 years in Washington. There were often times when we could not get to town due to flooding or downed trees and power lines. We eventually had a generator that ran most of the house. Until that time, however, things got pretty hairy at times. Looking back....it was good times. During the events, not so much. Have been enjoying our life in Arizona for the past 5 years!

[@billclinton6040]

So glad I live in the South where winter just means relief from the heat.

[@02271953me]

I'm in town and haven't lost power but as I watch this video the wind is just roaring yet again. Stay safe and warm.

[@triciasklodowske5653]

Need a pioneer princess , their Amish made. Hope you get power back soon. Stay safe and warm. God bless

[@scottborders1844]

Thanks for the video reminds me of a ice storm we had in springfield mo we went 14 days no electricity but thank god we had a older home with natural gas heater hot water heater and cook stove my mom and step dad have since went to be with the lord and i can still remember her saying ohh god are we ever going to get the electric back on

[@SailorsMrs86]

Our power went out for 3 days before Christmas 2018 from a big windstorm and it made it so much more doable having a woodstove. Ours is an insert. Not the best woodstove option but it's better than a gas fireplace. There is only about 5-6inches of space on top. We have one of those heat sensing fans too but we could warm up our food and make hot cocoa. We have a camp pocket rocket and cooked on that as well. We lucked out that everything in the freezer was still frozen solid! Except for some of the crab meat that was on top so we tossed it to be safe. I'm in WA too. I think I saw a newspaper say there is a million dollars in damages from this flooding. I heard they had to close part of I-5 for a little bit from the water. Growing up here I know to find out about potential flooding in areas I'm looking to live.

[@PoorMansHomesteadCanadaBC1961]

I cooked on my wood stove all winter even when I have power because the stove take a lot of power I BAKE ON THE WOOD STOVE TOO LOVE IT YOU CAN COOK ALL DAY JUST PUT IT ON IN THE MORRING THEN DO ALL YOUR STUFF ALL DAY COME BACK AT SUPPER TIME AND IT READY TO EAT

[@danaferguson462]

We had tornado warnings here in Aberdeen Wa. Thank God it passed over us. But being prepared is critical.

[@deborahcrutchfield5022]

Stay safe . We live on a hill no flooding

[@jopatterson8712]

Lopi stoves are great. But I think I’d give my right leg for a Quadra or Vermont Bun Burner

[@krislange1186]

A few years back we had a big ice storm and were without power for 8 days. Some areas were without power for two weeks or more. That is one of the reasons I would never have an electric stove. We have an LP gas stove and at least I could cook on it. We also had our fireplace going for the entire time. Needless to say, we got a generator on the 7th day (stores were all sold out of them) so at least we could also run the pellet stove then. We are part of the tornado alley area, so you never know what you're going to get hit with here in SW Missouri in either winter or summer!! We did lose an entire freezer full of food in that 8 days!! You can only eat so much!!

[@cv7357]

Thank you for the reminder to keep our prescriptions filled... Just went online and put in my refill order for my thyroid med.

[@cv7357]

@Heat Capp Haha! Take care!

[@kan-zee]

Fantastic Prepping Tips...thanks M.N. Cheers

[@toprun95]

Hey thanks for the good videos. You should think about introducing your husband and any other family as this would really be cool

[@elderberryfarmlife4258]

I think your further North in Washington than I am, but the weather has been so soggy!

[@paulisemonger280]

Excellent information. Thank you.

[@brazilian-lady9175]

Great video! Keep teaching!! I am going to share. ;)

[@winnman69]

I like your videos so far I try my best to use some of your suggestions

[@chefevilee9566]

Wow those big trees blowing in the mighty wind gusts were beautiful. Scary but gorgeous! That water is crazy. What do people do if they have a job that they have to leave their house? Our employers just respectful of the way life is up there?

[@MelissaKNorris]

@Lee Michaels my husband has to leave the house for work and up until a few years ago so did I. Usually they'll let you leave for home early if the roads are going to get cut off and if it's over both roadways, then they know you can't make it in. Most times the water crests and recedes within 24 hours so we've never had to miss more than a days worth of work at a time.

[@chefevilee9566]

Melissa K. Norris - Modern Homesteading thanks for the rundown. That’s good that they were understanding.

[@catherinejordan3805]

So now I’m going to shop for one I had 4 blade

[@ka6148]

We have a pioneer princess stove, off grid, have Genny for well

[@jc9724]

The Liberty is my favorite too! You shouldn't over fire it though, I don't burn mine over 800 deg so it will last.

[@toprun95]

Wow I can really just get lost in your videos. You are a great host and your video editing is pretty good. I wish I could have the homestead you are talking about but right now it's not possible. It would be cool if you you would introduce your husband and kids on one of your videos

[@CarolinaGirlCreationZ]

Melissa, is there a way to preserve Elderberry syrup? If so, do you have a video or recommendation of one to help me? I haven't used my dried Elderberries yet because I want to make sure I can preserve the syrup safely for future use. I only have my husband, my college son, and myself in the home so I don't want to waste the bag I have. Absolutely LOVING your channel!!!!! I'm slowly but surely working my way toward a more sustainable lifestyle. I just have chickens for now but I hope to get a couple of Nigerian Dwarf goats for milk, and eventually a pig or two for meat. Then....one day....more land with a water source whether it be a pond or a creek. (Eastern NC is probably going to mean pond or brackish water though. Hopefully freshwater pond. LOL!) I just want to become sustainable enough that we don't have to buy food from the grocery store, and eventually put solar panels on our super south facing roof side so we can stop paying power companies.

[@jenjeng3505]

Great vid 😄 Hello from England. I have an overactive thyroid which makes my heart beat stupidly fast. I take Carbimazole and Propranolol tablets but I always have problems with energy since being diagnosed with it. I need something to help me sleep “like a normal person” as my heart bpm was 144 a few days before last Xmas and I was in hospital. I was very lucky.

[@happycamper2976]

you should do like me make a roring fire thasn completly fill up the stove with logs

[@michaeljsaez2025]

👍👍🕯 agreed

[@kingjames9564]

Where did you get those paintings of the winter scenes? I like the one with the train..

[@Julian-zy1em]

Always beautiful 🌹🌹🌹😍😍😍😘😘😘

[@Julian-zy1em]

@pete smyth You?

[@anthonyburdine1061]

Check out Heidi Rains videos on how she took her husband and herself off of big pharma thyroid medication at their KZbin channel Rain country.

[@ritasenergyherbs3650]

Did I somehow miss what brand and model of wood stove you are using? It would be helpful for those in the market for a wood stove.

[@jopatterson8712]

Now if quadra and Vermont merged??? I’d do commercials for that!!!!!!! I’d even get rid of the gas stove!

[@EyesOpen78]

🧡What Brand Of Woodstove Is That🧡 We are ready for a new one after over 30 years of using a smaller size.

[@l3eaver]

The fan has a thermoelectric generator in it. Runs off heat(fuel).

[@catherinejordan3805]

My fan is broke my grandson knocked it off my stove wen it was out of course

[@larrylittrell225]

Do you think you will get another round of flooding? It's been raining nonstop at my place and is supposed to continue tomorrow.

[@MelissaKNorris]

Depends on how high the snow level goes I think.

[@samanthamcneil2729]

When did you get power back? I was in Daycreek for the weekend. We lost it from friday night to sunday morning

[@MelissaKNorris]

Ours went out Friday morning, came on that night then back out early Saturday morning and came on late Saturday night. Went out again yesterday morning but back on now. I was surprised it came on Saturday night.

[@samanthamcneil2729]

@@MelissaKNorris wow!! That's crazy!

[@carolynpowell5932]

So please tell us your source for the wood stove fan. Thank you!

[@MelissaKNorris]

@Carolyn Powell I have it listed in the video description if you click the see more text but here it is too 😊 Heat Powered Wood Stove Fan amzn.to/399siQt

[@EyesOpen78]

And your woodstove???🙏

[@gpozdol7912]

Mrs Norris. I live in Seattle, tell me , does your family live on this side or the good side of the mountains? I'm assuming that you live in Washington state.

[@MelissaKNorris]

We live on the west side of the mountains, which I don't think of as bad 😊

[@vinnyresinger4809]

What model stove do you have? We are getting ready to buy wood stove.

[@MelissaKNorris]

It's a Lopi

[@winnman69]

How well did you do yesterday 9/7 20

[@philippadilla9207]

I always use welding gloves when tending to the stove. I’ve been burning wood for 40 plus years. My only heat in the house. Just think you start to put a piece of wood in the stove and it’s to big.

[@grahamwatson6612]

Lovely girl.

[@stevetucker7230]

I think i love her... Sorry

[@PEoplearepeople]

research iodine for thyroid.

[@MelissaKNorris]

My levels are good, already did