Ice storms, tornadoes, inches of rain, fires from lightening strikes, huge tides and wind that can topple trees.

In all of this, we have no control. But we do have our sources of hearing about the weather and then making decisions for how to deal with what is coming at us.

FEMA and our state and country governments say that it is important to have a supply of water, 3 days of food and keep half a tank of gas in your car. Being aware and prepared helps with the terror of straight line winds at 105 miles per hour. Be safe. Be aware. You do have choices, not just fearful reactions.