Drive Radio

Winter isn’t downtime—it’s the season that exposes what’s missing. Filling in for John Rush on https://Ready-Radio.com, Bill Anderson (https://www.prep2protectco.com) challenges listeners to rethink the quiet months and see winter as the ideal time to prepare before emergencies force the issue. Are shorter days and more time indoors working against you—or giving you the advantage? This episode walks through real-world preparedness using practical, relatable scenarios. What happens when the power goes out at night and temperatures drop fast? Will your flashlight work? Are your batteries fresh? Will your generator start—or is your confidence built on assumptions? Bill stresses the importance of testing systems now, not during a crisis. Listeners are urged to rotate food stores, clean out freezers, test long-term supplies, and use winter to sharpen skills like first aid, navigation, and emergency planning. Common cold-weather failures—from furnace breakdowns and frozen pipes to carbon monoxide risks—highlight