Winter Storm Preparedness

As another storm rages toward the Northeast, there are some household items we should make sure to be equipped with today, the predicted point of arrival.

The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. Inc. (A&P) sent me a release with some recommendations and a link to an online guide that will help you identify supplies for your home and car that will help keep you safe at the turn of year and throughout winter 2010.

The company operates 435 stores in 8 states and the District of Columbia under these trade names: A&P, Waldbaum's, Pathmark, Best Cellars, The Food Emporium, Super Foodmart, Super Fresh and Food Basics.

Here are a few things to keep on hand:

• Shovel


• First-Aid Kit


• Flashlights


• Battery-powered radio


• Extra batteries


• Bottled water


• Canned foods such as soup, vegetables and fruit


• Battery-powered can opener


• Blankets


• Matches

Feel free to e-mail me with items that are on your list at fiscallyfit.register@gmail.com and we'll share them with other readers in a later post.

Have a safe New Year's Eve and a Happy turn of the New Year!