EAT LUNCH AT THE COWBOYS GENERAL STORE TOMORROW

EAT PANCAKES WITH THE SOFTBALL TEAM - FEBRUARY 8TH

The annual softball fundraiser pancake breakfast will be at Applebee's in Athens on Saturday, February 8, from 8-10 am. Tickets are $5. Please come join us! As always, thank you for supporting EHS softball!

DORIS ELIZABETH BROWN GEY - OBITUARY

Name:
Doris Elizabeth Brown Gey

Dates:
Birth date: April 11, 1934
Death date: January 27, 2014

 
Obituary:

Doris Elizabeth Brown Gey, 79 of Elkmont, Alabama died on Monday, January 27, 2014, at Athens-Limestone Hospital in Athens, Alabama.  The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday, January 30, 2014, at Ardmore Chapel Funeral Home, Ardmore, Alabama. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM on Friday, January 31, 2014, at Ardmore Chapel Funeral Home, Ardmore, Alabama with Bro. Brent Hawkins officiating. Burial will be in Gatlin Cemetery, Ardmore, AL. 

Born Wednesday, April 11, 1934 in Athens, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late William Allen Jones and the late Mildred Elizabeth Vinson Jones. She was a lifelong resident of this area and loved her dogs, gardening, and cooking. She was preceded in death by her parents, a husband: Ed Brown, and a son: Steve Brown.

Surviving are her husband: Lerman Gey of Athens, AL, a son: Anthony Brown of Elkmont, AL, brother, Nathan Jones of Hartselle, AL, sisters, Connie Faulk of Ardmore, AL and Helen Clemmons of Panama City, FL, nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

HUBERT OLIVER HANEY - OBITUARY

Name:
Hubert Oliver Haney

Dates:
Birth date: January 15, 1935
Death date: January 28, 2014
 
Obituary:

Hubert Oliver Haney, 79 of Elkmont, Alabama died on Tuesday, January 28, 2014, at Floyd E. "Tut" Fann State Veterans Home in Huntsville, Alabama.  Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM on Thursday, January 30, 2014, at Ardmore Chapel Funeral Home, Ardmore, Alabama with Bro. Tony Boyles, Jimmy Haney, and Bro. Hubert Sims officiating. Burial will be in Gatlin Cemetery, Ardmore, AL. Pallbearers will be grandsons and honorary will be classmates and friends from Ardmore.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Wednesday, January 29, 2014, at Ardmore Chapel Funeral Home, Ardmore, Alabama.

Born Tuesday, January 15, 1935 in Athens, Alabama, he was the son of the late J.E. "Stump" Haney and the late Jessie Dildine Haney. He was a retired Master Seargent in the US Air Force. He enjoyed fishing, participating in Dog Day, and auctions. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son: Michael Wayne Haney, brothers: Ronald, Bobby, and Dennis Haney, and a sister: Sherry Blankenship.

Surviving are his wife: Gwen Haney of Elkmont, AL, daughters, Teresa (Eddy) Beverly of Ardmore, AL and Lisa (Rodney) Giese of Richmond, VA, daughter-in-law: Cindy Haney of Elkmont, AL, brothers, Marion (Edna) Haney of Ardmore, AL, Jimmy (Jean) Haney of Elkmont, AL, Nolan (Jean) Haney of Ardmore, AL and Cloyd (Joan) Haney of Ardmore, AL, sister, Nadine Atchley of Elkmont, AL, sister-in-law: Mary Ann Haney, wife of the late Bobby Haney, of Elkmont, AL, grandchildren: Daniel, Kimberly, Erica, Jesse, Angie, Jennifer, Bianca, Jason, Michael, Lucas, Alex, and Josh, great-grandchildren: Jaden, Cameron, Kristen, Chase, Milana, Zackary, Hunter, Weston, Krista, Ben, Reese, and Marley, and a host of nieces and nephews.

NO GARDEN IN FEBRUARY?

Hill Spirit knows that many of us start to put out a spring garden in February.  It doesn't look good.  Love to read the Joes' take on the weather at the Weatherbell.com site.  Here is their forecast for temps in February:

We are just in the normal band for February but not far to the west is cold so the chilly temps could easily bleed over into Elkmont.

The guidance maps are interesting.  These change all the time but fun to look at.  Enjoy the weekend.  It will help us to remember that Spring will come at some point.  Last two weeks of February are starting to show promise of warming up.

Snow, Rain..whatever

Days 10-15 temperatures

SLEEP LATE TOMORROW IF YOU GO TO SCHOOL

It's really cold tomorrow morning so Elkmont School will be delayed 2 hours on Friday, January 28 and 29. Building will open at 9:35 am and school starts at 10 am. School will dismiss at 3 pm.

ELKMONT SPIRIT AWARD REPRESENTATIVES

Each year a spirit award is given out by the Limestone County School District that recognizes athletic and academic achievement.  Each school has one young man and woman selected to represent the school.  Rhett Bailey and Jensen Pugh  were the Elkmont representatives for the Spirit award.  

Rhett  Bailey was chosen as the 2013 - 2014 Limestone County Men's Top Spirit Award recipient.

 

IT'S TIME TO THINK ABOUT DIAMONDS

The baseball and softball diamonds here in Elkmont will be very busy within 4 weeks.  Youth ball is always so much fun and keeps the city park jumping.  Now is the time to think about signing up your ball players.

You can sign up at the city park concession stand.  It is next to the High School baseball field.  

The signup dates for Elkmont are: 
February 1st @10 am - 3 pm
February 6th @ 5:30  -  8 pm 
February 8th @10 am - 3 pm 

If you wish to coach, you must notify the appropriate commissioner no later than Friday, January 31st to have your name added to the list. Daniel Clem for baseball and Scott Cook for softball. If you want to have your name listed to become a board member of the Elkmont Youth League, please let a current board member know as soon as possible. 

Current Board Members:
Kenny Smith                Marty Burrows 
Crystal Miller               James Hand 
Jerome Pugh                 Lynn Clinard  
Robby Grams               Brandi Fielding 
Beth Hobbs                   Daniel Clem 
Scott Cook                    Tony Brown 
Ronald Christ 

If any of you are planning on COACHING in Limestone County, whether it's assistant coaching or dugout mom/dad, please remember you are required to have a background check. Authorization forms are on lcgsa.net that have to be filled out and turned into to us along with fee by March 10th for any softball coach, etc. We always post updates to the LCGSA facebook page.

LIMESTONE COUNTY TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIPS

Middle School Girls Championship Game:

Ardmore 32, Tanner 23
  All County Team:

Clements:  Baylee Jones, Katie Hall

East:          Savannah Tyler

Elkmont:    Raileigh Wallace, Bailey Vining

 




 
Tanner:      Nautica Noble, Ikia Mitchell, Kennedy Lewter

West:         Faith Legg 

Middle School Boys Championship Game:

Tanner 30, West Limestone 29

All County Team:

Ardmore:  Matthew Eckstein.  Waynemond Perry

Clements: Ryland Kirk, Kaleb Fletcher

East:         Clint Smith. Dominik White

Elkmont:   Hunter Pitman

 






Tanner:     Zakobe Shoulders, CJ Yarbrough, Torey Smith
 West: Alec Baugher, Alex Casteel, NradenTuten 

JV Girls Championship Game:
Tanner 40, Elkmont 17 
All County Team:   
East:         Elizabeth Thomas    
Elkmont:  Tori Pressnell, Gracen Clinard 

 
 Tanner:  Tyesha Shoulders, Precious Hines, Shakileon Mayberry, Jazmine Peoples
West:       Reilly Hooie, Hope Dildine, Bailey Tucker  

JV Boys Championship Game:
Tanner 45, West 42
All County Team:       Ardmore: Nathan Emerson, Kenny Stevenson

East:        David Hall, Gary Gilbert, Austin Nichols

Elkmont:  Travis Riggs

 




 

Tanner:    Javeous Johnson, Javan Fletcher, Frank Harper

West:       Alex Maples, John Bachus, Jake Smith 

Varsity Girls Championship Game:
East Limestone 58, Tanner 51 
All County Team:    
Ardmore:  Stratton Hobbs, Sarah Tipton
Clements: Channing Gafford
East:         Jhay Fletcher, Brennan Crabtree
                Jaylyn Johnson, Rachel Diamond
Tanner:    Kelsey Houston, Sydney Houston, Kirsin Brown
West:        Kayla Carter, Olivia Blankenship 

Varsity Boys Championship Game:
East Limestone 61, Tanner 58
All County Team:  
Ardmore:    Dominic Clemons
Clements:  Colton Gafford, Lance Kephart
East:          Devin Davis, Nick Walsh, Jordon Gandy
Elkmont:    Jared Bailey

 










Tanner:      Jonathan Fletcher, Desmond Love, Blake Whitt
  West:         Hunter Morgan, Grant Baugher

Down Home Portraits - Elkmont's sports photographers covered the tournament.  If you are interested in prints or posters (doesn't matter what school), contact Robby Newport for prices.  He does a great job.  Great shots of the championship games - facebook link

VIRGOLEEN BIGGERSTAFF - OBITUARY

Name:
Virgoleen Biggerstaff
 
Dates:
Birth date: December 10, 1922
Death date: January 22, 2014
 
Obituary:

Virgoleen Biggerstaff, 91 of Elkmont, Alabama died on Wednesday, January 22, 2014, at Limestone Health Facility in Athens, Alabama.  Born Sunday, December 10, 1922 in Rogersville, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late George Liberty Eubanks and the late Ader Jane Kelly Eubanks. She was a member of Mt. Zion Church of Christ and enjoyed cooking, sewing and gardening. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, one sister, and her husband: James Markham Biggerstaff.

Surviving are sons, David Earl Biggerstaff of Huntsville, AL, Jerry Biggerstaff of Athens, AL and Mark Biggerstaff of Athens, AL, daughters, Brenda Jones of Taft, TN, Carolyn Barnes of Ardmore, AL, and Pamela Biggerstaff of Montgomery, AL, brother, John Thomas Eubanks of Ardmore, AL, sisters, Clayton Roberts of Birmingham, AL and Flo Sanders of Birmingham, AL, eleven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday, January 24, 2014, at Ardmore Chapel Funeral Home, Ardmore, Alabama. Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM on Saturday, January 25, 2014, at Ardmore Chapel Funeral Home, Ardmore, Alabama with Bro. Everett Conn and Bro. Warren Glass officiating. Burial will be in Sylone Cemetery, Elkmont, AL.

JOSEPH MONROE APPLETON - OBITUARY

Name:
Joseph Monroe Appleton
 
Dates:
Birth date: September 21, 1936
Death date: January 24, 2014
 
Obituary:

Joseph Monroe Appleton, 77, of Dickson, Tennessee passed away on Friday, January 24, 2014, at Ardmore Health & Rahabilitation Center in Ardmore, Tennessee.

Born Monday, September 21, 1936 in Elkmont, Alabama he was the son of the late Jesse Appleton and the late Georgia Daly Appleton. He was preceded in death by brother; Edward Appleton, sisters; Jean Hill, Elizabeth Marbut, Angeline Campbell and son-in-law, Mike Wise.

Surviving are wife, Ruby Taylor Appleton, Athens, AL, sons; Ronnie (Regina) Appleton, Elkmont, AL; Kevin (Melinda) Appleton, Ardmore, AL, daughters; Tanya Wallace, Ardmore, AL, Debrah (Daryl) Dubois, Athens, AL, Cynthia Wise, Elkmont, AL, sister; Clara Stanford, Pulaski, TN; fifteen Grandchildren, sixteen Great Grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Sunday, January 26, 2014, at Ardmore Chapel Funeral Home, Ardmore, Alabama. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM on Monday, January 27, 2014 at Ardmore Chapel Funeral Home, Ardmore, Alabama with Bro. Steve Hargrove officiating. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery, Elkmont, AL.

JOHNNIE D. ADAMS JR. - OBITUARY

Name:
Johnnie D. Adams Jr.
 
Dates:
Birth date: January 19, 1926
Death date: January 24, 2014
 
Obituary: 
Johnnie D. Adams Jr. age 88 of Athens, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2014 at his residence. Mr. Adams was born January 19, 1926 in Limestone County to Johnnie D. Adams Sr. and Lillian Mary Kelly Adams.  He retired from TVA after 33 years of service. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving in WWII and was on The Honor Flight.

Services for Mr. Adams are Monday, January 27, 2014 at First Pentecostal Church at 2:00 p.m. Visitation will be Monday, January 27, 2014 from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. at the church. Burial will be in Limestone Memorial Gardens with Bro. Rick Craft officiating. Limestone Chapel Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

He is survived by his wife, Marjorie Crawford Adams; daughters, Geraldine Yarnall and husband Skip and Shirley Guthrie and husband Lavern; sons, Jerry W. Adams and wife Susan, Michael C. Adams, Jonathan L. Adams and wife Lisa and Timothy E. Adams; brother, Charles Edward Adams; sister, Lucille Tucker; daughter-in-law, Joyce Adams; 18 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his son, Bobby R. Adams; mother and father, Johnnie D. Adams Sr. and Lillian Mary Kelly Adams; grandson, Shawn Blades; brothers, Edison Adams and Ezra Adams; sister, Onnie Mae Hicks; sister-in-law, Martha Adams.

Pallbearers are Brian Martin, Heath Guthrie, Spencer Guthrie, Levi Adams, Eric Adams, Eli Adams, Chris Adams and Caleb Adams. Honorary pallbearer is Tim Adams.

KEEP THOSE MITTENS OUT

It is going to warm up this weekend but next week is back into the ice box.  It is going to cold enough but it depends on the amount of moisture in the air for snow.  It is iffy on this one.  It may be too dry for us and the snow may develop south of Birmingham.

Don't despair,  Snow bunnies.  The models are all over the place.  

It may be North; It may be South; It may be East.... but it may be "just right".  So make plans anyway - Only time will tell.  

It is looking like it may stay cold for the most part at least to  February 15.  This is why softball and baseball should not be played in February.  The Hill Spirit doesn't miss turning into an icicle watching those baseball games.

ELKMONT JV GIRLS PLAY IN TOURNAMENT FINALS

Elkmont has one team left in the Limestone County Tournament.  After beating East Limestone by 6 points yesterday, they will be taking on the top seeded Tanner Lady Rattlers. Best of luck to our Lady Devils as they play in the championship @ 2 pm today.

 

Down Home Portraits: GAME PHOTO LINK

NODIE BELL JONIES - OBITUARY

Nodie Bell Jonies

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Nodie Bell Jonies, 89 of Athens died Friday, January 24, 2014 at her residence. She was born June 12, 1924 in Madison County, Alabama. She was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Jonies was retired from Martin Industries.

Services will be Sunday at 1 PM January 26, 2014 at Spry Funeral Home, Chapel burial will be in Limestone Memorial Gardens. Visitation is Saturday, January 25, 2014, 6-8PM at Spry Funeral Home.
Survivors:
Daughters - Frances Vincent of Athens, Martha Taylor and husband Roy of Elkmont, Linda Kesler of Athens, Shelia Gunter and husband Barry of Elkmont

Sons - R.L. Joines of Elkmont, Larry Jonies and wife Margaret of Athens, Stanley Joines and wife Sherry of Elkmont, Jerry Joines and wife Demetria of Athens, Donnie Joines and wife Charoltte of Prospect, TN;

Special Friend - Faye Lauderdale of Athens; 15 Grandchildren and 28 Great Grandchildren; Nieces and Nephews.

Preceded in death:
Husband - Robert Loyd Joines
Son - Danny Joines

Pallbearers will be Jimmy Gatlin,Allen Howell, Scottie Taylor, Joe Joines, Brad Cobb, Austin Shedd, Hunter Taylor, Hunter Gatlin.

ROY KENNETH TUCKER - OBITUARY

Roy Kenneth Tucker

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Roy Kenneth Tucker, 82 of Athens, Alabama passed away Thursday January 23, 2014 Huntsville Hospital.
Funeral service will be Monday January 27, 2014 11AM at Spry Funeral Home, Chapel with Barry Pugh and Jonathan Barksdale officiating. Burial in the Lentzville Cemetery

Visitation will be 6-9PM Sunday Spry Funeral Home
Born July 23, 1931 in Morgan County, AL Member of Church of Christ Former Vice President of Collins Supply

Preceded in death by:
Son: Charles Tucker
Brother: Marvin Tucker

Survivors:
Wife: Estelle Tucker - Athens, AL
Sons:
Wayne Tucker - Athens, AL
Jerry Tucker and wife Vickie - Athens, AL
Dennis Tucker and wife Penny - Athens, AL

Sisters:
Earline Adams - Hartselle, AL
Cynetha Leicher - Athens, AL Lois Glass - Athens, AL Everne Black -Athens, AL

Daughter-in-Law: Daneese Tucker - Athens, AL

Grandchildren: Leigh Pugh, Casie Barksdale, Kristen Heery, Shane Tucker, Kylie Hatmaker, Lindsay McCurry, Eric Tucker, Tori Mackenzie, Mallory Tucker 13 Great Grandchildren

Pallbearers:
Eric Tucker, Shane Tucker, Dustin Tucker, Duane Adams, Edwin Tucker, Joey Russell

WHAT GOING ON THIS WEEK IN ELKMONT?

JANUARY

 DON'T FORGET:

 

25
Limestone County Basketball Tournament @ Elkmont

Best of luck to the 

Lady Devils JV team. 

Support our Elkmont ladies.  

Game at 2 pm 

FINALS:

Tanner vs Ardmore- Middle School Girls @ 11:00 am  

Tanner vs West  - Middle School Boys@ 12:15 pm  

ELKMONT vs Tanner - JV Girls @ 2 pm  

West vs Tanner - JV Boys  @ 3:30 pm  

Tanner vs East Limestone - Varsity Girls  @ 6 pm   

East Limestone vs Tanner  - Varsity Boys Finals @ 7:30 pm 

Elkmont Youth Basketball
7 & 8 Boys 
Elkmont 1 @ Tanner 1 @ noon; Tanner Old Gym

1 1 & 12 Boys
Elkmont 1 vs Creekside 4 @ 4 pm; Creekside Gym

*Don't see your team - send your schedule in:
elkmont1@charter.net or message Hill Spirit on facebook


 Red Caboose Country Music Show @ 7 pm

ELKMONT'S SPELLING BEE CHAMP - ALLYE CAGLE

Last Monday we held our school Spelling Bee! Our winner is Allye Cagle out of the 3rd grade and our runner-up is Madison Anderson, also out of 3rd grade. Congratulations to both and all the participants!

She will join the top spellers from Athens Bible School and the city school system to compete in Monday’s Limestone County Elementary Spelling Bee at Clements High School.   The winner will advance to the Alabama Spelling Bee on March 8 at Oak Mountain High School in Birmingham.  
 

County school winners are McKenzie Atkins, Susanna Cruitt, Draven Gonzalez, Cade Mitchell, Bernard Allotey, Allye Cagle, Cody Furline, Jake Beddingfield, Kiana Williams and Sydni Wright.

The school winners, who range in grade levels from third to seventh, are asked to arrive at Clements by 5 p.m. Monday for photos, seat selection and announcements. The bee is scheduled to start at 5:30. 

Article Link:  News Courier

U.S. National Weather Service Alerts for Elkmont, AL

WIND CHILL ADVISORY

Now - Friday, Jan 24, 6:00am

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST FRIDAY...
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN HUNTSVILLE HAS ISSUED A WIND CHILL ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST FRIDAY.

* TIMING AND AREAS AFFECTED...ISOLATED HIGHER TERRAIN LOCATIONS MAY SEE VALUES DROP BELOW ZERO AFTER SUNSET TONIGHT. OTHERWISE...WIDESPREAD WIND CHILLS WILL FALL BELOW ZERO PRIMARILY BETWEEN 9 PM AND 3 AM ACROSS NORTHEAST ALABAMA AND SOUTHERN MIDDLE TENNESSEE...AND COULD LINGER TIL SUNRISE.

* WIND CHILL VALUES...5 DEGREES BELOW ZERO TO 5 DEGREES ABOVE ZERO...WITH VALUES AS LOW AS MINUS 8 IN HIGHER ELEVATIONS. WIND CHILLS SHOULD IMPROVE APPROACHING SUNRISE AS WINDS SLACKEN.

* IMPACTS...PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO COLD TEMPERATURES AND VERY LOW WIND CHILLS COULD BECOME A HEALTH HAZARD TO BOTH PEOPLE AND ANIMALS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A WIND CHILL ADVISORY MEANS THAT VERY COLD AIR AND STRONG WINDS WILL COMBINE TO GENERATE LOW WIND CHILLS. THIS WILL RESULT IN FROST BITE AND LEAD TO HYPOTHERMIA IF PRECAUTIONS ARE NOT TAKEN. IF YOU MUST VENTURE OUTDOORS...MAKE SURE YOU WEAR A HAT AND GLOVES.

RED FLAG WARNING

Now - Friday, Jan 24, 6:00pm

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM CST FRIDAY FOR LOW HUMIDITY FOR ALL OF NORTHERN ALABAMA...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN HUNTSVILLE HAS ISSUED A RED FLAG WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM CST FRIDAY. THE FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* AFFECTED AREA... LAUDERDALE...COLBERT...FRANKLIN AL... LAWRENCE...LIMESTONE...MADISON...MORGAN...MARSHALL... JACKSON...DEKALB...AND CULLMAN COUNTIES.

* TIMING...12 PM TO 6 PM FRIDAY AFTERNOON.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...AROUND 20 PERCENT FOR SEVERAL HOURS FRIDAY AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...ANY FIRES THAT DEVELOP WILL LIKELY SPREAD RAPIDLY. OUTDOOR BURNING IS NOT RECOMMENDED.

ESSENTIAL TO - DO'S FOR OLDIES DURING THE WINTER

Getting older makes everything a little more difficult even if the weather is great and time are good. If the weather gets wicked where you’re at, things can really get tough. There are some things that you should do to make sure that you’re ready when tough weather hits, especially during winter.  
 

Even if the disaster is short-lived, such as an ice storm that temporarily knocks out power, you still need to be prepared. This list of essential to-do’s for oldies will help you make it through no matter what happens.  The Hill Spirit personally thinks this is good advice for any age

Weatherproof Your House

Keeping warm is the first thing that you need to worry about, especially if you lose your primary source of heating. Most modern houses are built to be energy-efficient, which means that they hold the heat (or the cool) in well. If you have an older house, you may not be so lucky. Here are a few ways to keep your house warm and toasty. Some are expensive but others aren’t, so just do what you can.

• Put weatherstrips around your doors and windows to stop leaks
• Make sure that your insulation is good
• Fix any leaks in your roof
• Make sure that your chimney flu works properly if you have a fireplace – you lose a ton of heat this way!
• Add plastic coverings to the insides of your windows for an added layer of insulation
• Use heavy drapes in the winter
• Make sure that holes through your walls or roof by pipes or electrical wiring are well-caulked so that drafts can’t sneak in and heat can’t pour out around them
• Replace your screen door with a storm door

Take Care of Your Property

  Make sure that there are no branches hanging over
your house that could break and do damage. Also, clean up any stuff that may be lying around that could either blow through a window or cause you to trip if it becomes covered with snow and you can’t see it. Broken hips are much worse than broken windows but it’s best to avoid both!

Install a Wood-Burning Stove
If you heat with electric or gas and you lose those utilities, it will only stay warm for so long. Also, you’ll have no way to cook. A wood-burning stove is the perfect solution for both problems. It may be a bit pricey to buy and install but it’s a worthy investment if it keeps you from freezing to death
You’ll need a good supply of wood and you don’t want to walk too far to get it, so put at least a few days’ worth of wood where you can safely reach it. .

Stockpile Medications
Especially if you’re on life-sustaining medications such as heart or blood pressure pills, you need to have at least a month’s supply stored at all times. Rotate them so that the ones that you are storing are the newest ones because medications do expire.
It’s also a good idea to know about natural ways to replace your medications and grow those ingredients so that if you should run out of your meds, you can take other steps to survive without them. Keeping a book on herbal remedies is a great idea because then you’ll have a guide to reference for dosages and other information.
Use Manageable Containers for Storage
As we get older, things get harder to lift, open, or carry so be sure to use containers that you can manage by yourself. Five-gallon buckets are great to store water in, but are you going to be able to move that bucket once it’s full? It’s no good to you if you can’t use it.

The same thing goes for medication bottles, jars or other containers that are difficult to open if you have arthritis or other conditions that reduce your strength or ability.
Stock Plenty of Food and Supplies
It may seem like a no-brainer, but the bottom line is that you probably aren’t the great hunter/gatherer that you were when you were 20 or 30 years younger.
You may not be able to go out  or even walk to the neighbor’s to borrow food if you’re older or house-bound.  Having plenty of food and medical supplies to get you through will bring you peace of mind.

Stay Physically Fit
Just because you’re older doesn’t mean that you can’t be physically fit. Being healthy will go a long way toward helping you manage when the situation is challenging. Even if you can’t “work out” you can still do exercises to help stay slim and keep your muscles stay as strong as possible.

Have a Plan
Work with your neighbors to make sure that everybody stays safe and is checked on.
If you don’t think that you can make it through a disaster on your own, make plans so that you aren’t alone if the situation is foreseeable. If not, make a buddy plan so that somebody stops in and checks on you. If you’re able to get about freely, offer to do the same for a neighbor who may not be as fortunate.

ARTICLE LINK