Here is a list of  items to keep on hand in the case of a winter ice storm.

Food:  (Minimum 3 day supply of easily prepared meals, two week supply is preferred)

Easy to prepare foods like;

Peanut butter

Crackers

Canned goods (ravioli, soup, canned meats)

Chocolate (it increases your metabolism and makes you warmer)

Granola bars

Hot cocoa mix

Paper plates

Plastic forks

Aluminum foil (used to line the inside of pots when cooking and cuts down on water usage to wash dishes)

Food preparation:  (no one likes to eat cold food if they can help it)

Coleman stove – multi fuel is preferable (multi fuel stoves will burn coleman fuel or unleaded gasoline)  Cost is approximately $30 for a single burner stove.  Use outside only due to hazardous fumes.

Sterno stove – inexpensive option, stoves can be purchased for around $8 or made.  The sterno is around $2 per can.  Not as efficient as a stove but will heat a can of soup.

Gas grill – open the cans, remove the labels and set on your gas grill.

Water:  (Minimum of three gallons per person)

You can purchase bottled water or just rinse out your old two liter pop bottles and fill with water.  Make sure you rinse them thoroughly and store in a cool dry place.  Rotate every six months.  If you have extra room in your deepfreeze store the water bottles inside to make it stay colder longer and the added benefit of reducing your electric bill year round.  Do not use milk jugs.

Heat:

Fireplace/wood stove – Make sure you have adequate wood stored on hand.  Have your chimney inspected annually to ensure it is in good condition.  Don’t forget fire starters.

Kerosene stove – Can be purchased from various sources for around $100 or less.  Can give off a smell and you always need to crack a window when using.  DO NOT LEAVE ON WHILE SLEEPING.  A carbon monoxide detector should be used.  They do put off a lot of heat.

Catalytic heater – Small catalytic heaters are available that attach to small green tanks of natural gas or with an adapter they can be attached to a larger tank such as what those used on outdoor grills.  They do not put off a large amount of heat but they are better than no heat source.  DO NOT LEAVE ON WHILE SLEEPING.