Chainsaw
Storms happen and when they do, it's best to be as prepared as possible. Most of the time, they will pass right over and drench the plants in rain. Other times, they will blow some tree twigs out of the large oak trees around the house. Ever so often they want to wreak a little more havoc. They shake the mighty oaks and pour down water beyond the capacity of the drainage. Basements flood and huge branches fall despite the tree maintenance and irrigation work that's been done. It happens, which is why I own a sump pump, an electric chain saw, and extension cords. I don't use them often, but when storms come through that go beyond my preparedness, I need to be ready and able to clean up the mess. My family and neighbors depend on it.
Emotionally, it's our job to maintain a decent amount of composure when light rains hit, but how do we prepare for the bigger storms? Friends and family are our emotional chain saws and sump pumps and vice versa, we are theirs. It's hard to ask your friend to come through with a chainsaw to clear out your debris, but we all know life is a bit easier without the giant dead branch laying across your driveway and car.
Oh yes, car insurance is a good thing to have too.
With energy and grit,
sD
