Remember last year when we lost electricity for days after being
hit by Tropical Storm Irene and the October snowstorm? Sure you
do. And you probably remember what you should have done before
those two storms struck and left you for days without power.
While it's still uncertain whether Hurricane Sandy will strike
Connecticut, it's still a good idea to get prepared. So, before
the hordes descend on supermarkets, gas stations and home supply
stores, here's a checklist of some things to consider. Here are
some tips from the Federal Emergency Management Agency: Get an
Emergency Supply Kit, which includes items like non-perishable
food, water, a battery-powered or hand-crank radio, extra
flashlights and batteries. You may want to prepare a portable
kit and keep it in your car in case you are told to evacuate.
Make a Family Emergency Plan. Your family may not be together
when disaster strikes, so it is important to know how you will
contact one another, how you will get back together and what you
will do in case o