Shoveling, shoveling, shoveling...

To remind those of you who forgot, Ready Aim Organize is located in the great state of Maryland. And for those of you who lived under a rock this past weekend the Mid-Atlantic was hit with a record breaking snow storm on Saturday. Officially the storm was a blizzard (a blizzard is defined by heavy snow with rates of 1 inch per hour, visibility below 1/4 mile, and winds sustained (or frequent gusts) at 35 mph for 3 consecutive hours). The storm in fact was a blizzard! We also received over 30 inches of heavy, wet, cold snow. It was SnOw unbelievable! I have never seen so much snow in all my life. And I’ll be fine if I never do again!

If you live in a region that could get snow – regardless of the amount – it’s important that you are ready. Be prepared for snow. Create an emergency kit. Your snow emergency kit should include rock salt, snow shovels (more than one, plastic shovels can break easily), blankets, flashlight, and nonperishable food. When shoveling stay hydrated. It was a great workout moving all that snow off the driveway but also very exhausting. Listen to the news and government officials regarding the weather and road conditions. Governor Martin O’Malley described it best on Saturday morning when he said driving in a blizzard is like surfing in a hurricane, you just don’t do it. This was well said! Visit Ready.gov for more information about an emergency kit, creating a plan and being informed. When the next snow storm comes, use caution and be prepared! I know I will be!

Enjoy the pictures of the snow…I’m still in shock we had over 30” of snow!

What is your favorite memory of the 2010 Blizzard?

This is what I saw when I entered my kitchen on Saturday morning. Rise and shine - time to shovel!

The snow weighing down trees.

My husband's car buried under the snow

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