After the recent storm and power outages it’s clear that many people, especially those new to the Island and country living, need some help and advice. During the storm I was out checking on an empty house that I just sold, and met the new owner who had come over from Seattle to assess the damage. As we talked, she said, “I think we need a class in Country Living 101.”

I thought about that and realized that there are many things most folks don’t know about what to do in a power outage, or how to prepare their home for a storm. I decided to put together some information to help people prepare for bad weather and also as a reminder to all of us about those things that should be done in a weather emergency.

We have this in the form of a brochure that you can view and print by clicking here, or drop by the office for a copy. It’s a start, at least, at “Country Living 101”, and I hope it will be helpful.

In the meantime, remember to reach out to those in need if you’re doing OK, and ask for help if you need it. This is a wonderful, caring community as we rediscovered last week in the big storm.

I wish you all a safe, happy, and healthy New Year and thank you for your business, referrals, and continued support.