043: How the Texas Winter Storm Changed How We're Preparing For Disaster

Mar 16, 2021

If you lost power, water, and cell phone service, and all gas stations and grocery stores were closed, how long could you survive? 

A snowstorm took over Texas in February and shut nearly everything down. Austin and I lost power, heat, and cell phone service for nearly an entire week and our surrounding communities had to rally together to pull through. The winter storm really made us all evaluate how we’re preparing for disaster moving forward and how passionately we feel that everyone should do the same. 

We were fortunate enough to have our friends Jake Grosek and Allegra Moet Brantley nearby to brave the storm with and today they are joining Austin and me to talk all about it. We dive into what the storm was like, how we’re preparing for disaster in the future, and our advice for those who don’t have a prep plan. 

Enjoy!

Episode Highlights: 

• 6:03 What we thought the snowstorm was going to be like
• 9:19 Waking up the morning of the storm
• 14:38 Bursting pipes, helping neighbors, and saving tiny homes
• 20:54 All of the home damage and repairs Jake and Allegra are dealing with
• 24:33 Why preparing for disaster is so important
• 27:55 Giving ourselves a personal preparedness rating 
• 30:18 The most useful tools we had during the storm
• 36:04 Things we wish we had thought to have handy
• 44:23 Is the government coming to save you?
• 51:12 How we’re going to prepare our homes differently
• 54:02 Disaster gear we’re keeping in our car at all times
• 55:48 Preparing for disaster when living in a small space
• 56:45 Checking in with your emotions when things are a little crazy
• 1:00:11 Our advice for people without a prep plan

Links and Resources: 

• Beprepared.com
• Podcast 013: How To Take Charge of Your Personal Finances: An Interview With The Financial Guru Who Changed My Life
• Podcast 040: The Beginner’s Guide to Building Wealth Through Real Estate Investing

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