Safety – Jackie Layton

I’ve been busy the past week working on Developmental Edits for Killer Secrets, the third book in An Organized Crime Cozy Mystery Series. I can’t wait to share this book with you all in the next few months.

This is not the cover, but there may be a kayak in the story.

Meanwhile, is anybody ready to say goodbye to summer and hello to fall?

Do you have any organizing tips as you prepare for a new season? I’d love to hear them.

In the Low Country, we don’t have many fall colors, and right now our focus turns toward disturbances in the Atlantic. Yes, it’s hurricane season.

I want to share a list of items you might want to keep in a disaster supply kit. This can come in handy if you’re leaving your home due to floods, fires, hurricanes, or other disasters.

I keep a first aid kit handy. In my disaster kit, you’ll find a portable radio with extra batteries, a NOAA weather radio, cash, mobile device chargers, bottled water, bedding and clothing, rain gear, blankets, towels, hand sanitizer, non-perishable food, pet supplies, toiletries, insect repellent, sunglasses, sunscreen, and important documents.

I hope the next few weeks are great for you. Stay safe and read good books.

Take Care!

Jackie

It’s spring and that means storms. Here are a few suggestions to survive a power outage.

Charge all of your electronics ahead of time – phone, laptops, and whatever you need so you will be able to reach people if you need help.
Know how to turn off your main circuit breaker in order to help protect your appliances and electrical devices from power surges.
Unplug appliances, electronics, and lighting – and turn up the temperature setting on the AC.
Purchase a backup generator because it can help keep your fridge and other important appliances running during a power outage. Don’t forget to ventilate.
Turn down the temperature on your freezer and fridge to get them as cold as possible to preserve your food. Also, fill your freezer and fridge with ice and water bottles to prolong the cold temperature.