# Be Prepared: Calm in the Storm

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Podcast: [Southern Gentlemen](https://stenobird.com/podcast/southern-gentlemen-7080402)
Published: 2026-01-29T12:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Buy a Southern Gentlemen hat and support the show! Watch this episode on YouTube! On this episode of Southern Gentlemen, Chris and Winston swap stories from the other side of the Great Winter Storm Fern of 2026 that shut down much of Middle Tennessee and had everybody rethinking just how prepared they really were. They break down what they learned the hard way - from water storage and food prep to keeping the lights on and the house warm when power went out. The guys talk generators (what they'll have in place for the next time something like this happens), small decisions that made a big difference, and the gaps they didn't realize they had until the storm hit. It's a practical, boots-on-the-ground conversation about being ready for whatever comes next - without panic, fear, or turning your garage into a bunker. Just solid wisdom, a few laughs, and lessons learned from living through it together. If you've ever said, "We'll deal with it when it happens," this one's for you. Have a question you'd like us to answer on the show? Maybe a topic you want us to discuss? Email holler@southerngentlemen.com or leave us a voicemail by calling (833) 623-3768, ext. 806. Connect with us online: Instagram: https://instagram.com/southerngentlemenpodcast Facebook: https://facebook.com/southerngentlemenpod Patreon: https://patreon.com/southerngentlemen

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