Storms tend to knock the power out at least once a year, so it's good to keep some supplies around for when you're in the dark. Water bottles, a lantern or flashlight with spare batteries, some nonperishable food you can eat without power, maybe some kind of backup battery especially if you're working from home, I have an APC UPS battery for my PC, very useful. I like KMBC 9 channel & app for local weather. First aid kit is always a good idea. Good to be prepared for tornadoes but they aren't too much to worry about, they're so small compared to the metro area. Google fiber is the best isp in town no doubt. Very fast, almost never goes out.Â
APC backups 1500, bought it at Micro Center. I got that one bc I needed high wattage for my beefcake PC. It's nice tho if the power flickers or goes out for whatever reason, my PC is protected and I can safely shut down. And then it will last about another hour or two charging my phone and other devices.Â
Apparently I live relatively near this and I went on a date with a guy (computer guy) who expressed envy at my proximity. Things didn't work out with him but I think my new dating strategy needs to be to walk around there looking confused bc he was a very solid dude
One nice thing about Microcenter is the attentive staff. If you look the least bit confused, you will be approached by someone (very likely a guy) in mere seconds. đ
When I lived in OP (now I'm LSMO) people would often comment that I was lucky to live near Microcenter. True, but I also felt equally as lucky living near Cinzettis (same shopping center)!
My spouse and I both work from home and Google fiber has been super solid for us and we are only using the 1G plan. Weâve both been on Teams meetings at the same time without issues.
Speed being the same for download/upload really sets it apart from others Iâve seen. My sister has AT&T fiber but her upload isnât as good as my GFiber.
I do wish their hardware was a bit better for wireless but I tend to hardwire the most important stuff at my place anyways.
Do you have a basement? Does the basement have a sump pump? Have you had a sump pump before? Is there a battery backup on the sump pump, or a secondary backup water-powered sump pump?
Just an FYI: If you're running on battery alone (if your power has gone out) you'll get about 5 or 6 hours out of it before the battery dies. Also - the batteries typically last 4 or 5 years.
Both things I have learned the hard (wet) way.
"There are two types of basements in KC - those they have had water in them and those that are going to have water in them." <--- my old neighbor / foundation-repair guy
(Pro Tip: Just spread some QuikCrete bags around your basement - when the water arrives, it'll fill in the cement you were planning to add)
I love the water powered solution because it is very very highly unlikely that you lose power and water pressure. Water powered sump pump float is just positioned above the primary sump pump float. Never worry about it again.Â
Just beware, you are using municipal water to empty your sump. Usually 1:1 or 1:2 ratio (gallons of drinking water to flush gallons of sump volume)
This should not be your primary sump pump. It is in addition to your primary.
Emergency lightbulbs. They stay lit for up to 6 hours when power goes out or you can use them as lanterns. Also keep lots of freezer packs in our freezer to keep things cold longer. Have a decent sized cooler on hand for the longer power outages.
Katie Horner would be proud.
(since this joke is probably just for like 3 people, I'll exain that in the early 2000's Katie Horner suggest kids put on their bicycle helmets during a pretty typical tornado watch and I've never forgotten.)
I always wonder if the people who do that have ever actually been near a tornado, or only seen them miles off in the distance.
I have lived in Missouri for most of my life, was nearly killed by a tornado when I was two years old, which is my first memory, was less than a block away from another tornado around the age of five and had one pass less than half a mile from my house a couple years ago.
So I don't fuck around when I hear the sirens go off. I'm in the basement with my dogs a flashlight and my weather radio.
100% Google finder and the regular 1g is fine unless you have equipment that can support the higher speeds.
(I work in IT and am trying to upgrade but that stuff is expensive!!)
Unless you are planning to upload/download a ton of data constantly while your family of 8 all watch 4k Netflix individually in separate rooms, you probably donât need and canât use anything above 1 Gb/s. Most people probably never really approach their 1 gig bandwidth.
I have a datacenter in my basement quite literally. Streaming video all over the US. No problems on 1GB. Only have to throttle downloads a little (or push them to off hours).
Assuming youâre moving from somewhere that doesnât have the potential for tornadoes, so I would say education on tornado warnings vs watches and when to go into a basement (if you have one), are the most important things. Power outages / downed tree limbs / hail are the most likely things youâll actually encounter. Welcome to KC!
This doesnât quite fit as supplies, but keep a pair of sturdy closed toe shoes in your basement/shelter. If you encounter a tornado, youâre not gonna want to walk around in debris in bare feet or flip flops.
This, always shake out any clothes and shoes that have been on the floor for a while if you plan on putting them on. If you see any house centipedes leave them alone. They kill the baddies like roaches, silverfish, recluses, black widows.
They're not a huge issue, once you understand their habits.
Don't just reach and grab things you can't see, like under a bed or sofa.
Shake out any shoes/gloves/clothing that have been on the floor or sitting around for a while.
Look in your bathtub before stepping in for a shower, as recluses can't climb glass or porcelain. Store your glasses, jars, etc upside down for this reason.
Wear a heavy long sleeve shirt tucked into long jeans, gloves, thick socks, and shoes if you are going into a crawl space, attic, or similar.
Wear gloves and shoes if you're going through old stuff in a shed or garage.
Remember, they will try to run away from you, and will only bite if cornered, trapped, or are about to be squished.
I do definitely smash recluses with extreme prejudice, but I'm not very worried about being bitten.
Iâve never reached that point but yeah, this is pretty much it. I am a proponent of glue traps because i hate putting down poison inside the house and its somewhat ineffective for them since they are roamers and you have to hit them directly pretty much. Glue traps though? Amazing for pop control.
Along the baseboards in the lower levels of the house is best. Specially if you have a walkout basement. Along baseboards in closets and behind furniture too. That pretty much should cover it. Make sure to change them often and as whatever population you have declines, you should see less of them and smaller too.
I find them in my spare canning jars, which get stored in my basement and shed. I also occasionally find them in the barware. Because they can't climb glass, they fall in, get stuck, and eventually die.
You shouldn't worry too much about your normal dishes though!
Where do you live that this is an issue?? Been renting a house for 3 years in Independence and the worst we get (regularly) is stinkbugs during warm weather
Google fiber is the way to go.
Essentials you must have in your house are BBQ sauce. It's a requirement if you live in KC.
In all honesty, it just depends... common household items, and if you are scared about the weather... one of those battery powered NOLAA radios.
For winter, a good snowblower.
Summer, a good lawn mower.
Also... good AC unit. It gets brutal.
Buy a battery powered one, please. Your neighbora will thank you for the noise reduction. I have and recommend the Ego brand. Yes you are going to give 500-700 bucks today. But you are never gonna mess with gas cans and oil changes again. Spring tune up means you drop in the battery and go. Mine also has headlightsâŠ.after your first KC summer you will appreciate being able to mow after the sun goes down. Also, battery leaf blower is much quieter than gas and you can use it to clean up light snow quick.
sorry OP, I don't know your situation so I really can't give a recommendation... I would say determining your budget, and seeing what type of lawn mower would be best for your house you are moving to. There's always deals to be had if you are gonna buy a used one also. Facebook marketplace has some good deals in the past for second hand ones.
Typically the new ones are gonna be more expensive.
All you need is a 6 pack of Busch light, a lawn chair and phone to record the tornado.
Also Google fiber is amazing, I lived in the river market for 6 years and I think it went out twice for a total of like 12 hours.
Definitely rent from a property manager or set up your home with Google Fiber. Spectrum is trash.
You probably should only worry about tornadoes if you live out far west like in Shawnee. If the power goes out youâll want flashlights and candles.
Donât follow google maps like a zombie driving in town. Itâs the easiest way to piss off everyone behind you. The main Missouri part of the city is for the most part a grid set to cardinal directions. North/South streets are good for getting places fast (Gillham, Summit/Southwest traffic-way, Ward Parkway, Broadway, the Paseo) and East/West streets are mostly numbered counting up as you move south from Downtown. People drive aggressive, there are thousands of potholes, and the city lanes are narrow.
The city center is where the culture is, but developers are desperately trying to kill it. Downtown, Midtown, Westport and Brookside have a lot of great restaurants. There are great dive bars all over. The Crossroads is the best bar district for adults. Power and Light might be fun to see a concert at but no one sane wants to pay $40 for parking, entry, and a $15 miller tallboy every Friday night.
The Kansas side is good for shopping at big box stores if thatâs your thing.
There are a ton of nice hole in the wall restaurants all through the Kansas side with food from all over the world. We have some excellent Vietnamese restaurants all over. Mediterranean food is also very good. Babaâs Pantry is top notch. If youâre a burger person you should have a Town Topic burger and fries at least once, itâs like our version of the Coney Island hotdog shops in downtown Detroit.
You should try to catch a show at the Kauffman, like a ballet or opera. Knuckleheads is a live music institution and is right down the street from J. Riegerâs which is a great spot for some whiskey.
Google fiber is great - their provided routers are kind of ass but they work fine and their uptime is really good.
Iâve lived here twice now and have never even heard of a tornado safety kit. I donât really know if youâd even need one? Idk someone fact check me here.
My power has never gone out anywhere Iâve lived out here so Iâve never gotten emergency equipment. Iâve got an old CD case I use to scrape ice off my windshield, that broke this winter so now I just use my drivers license.
Donât over complicate it. Youâll be a-okay.
Welcome! I was you 5 years ago :)Â
There are no tornadoes in KC metro, we've only had a couple midsize ones outside the metro area in the past 5 years.
Google Fiber is dope if it's available in your area. I imagine all of KCMO proper is covered, but once you get out of the city to surrounding suburbs, there's Xfinity, AT&T, and smaller networks. I had both of the latter (AT&T currently) but sadly haven't had Google available to me. I also WFH as does my husband. Our 500Mbs AT&T fiber-ish internet is pretty good for 2 full-time jobs, 2 consoles, a TV, phones, etc.Â
I advise scheduling the hookup asap so you don't miss any work days. You'll have to be onsite for the technician to install everything.
What neighborhood are you moving to? Have you got a rental place all set up? Depending on where you live, the utility services will vary as well (one for gas, one for elec and/or water, one for trash).Â
I had to get a place downtown KC on short notice after accepting a job offer that was within walking distance. It was small and pricy, but worked out pretty nice in the end. I since lived on the Kansas side (Lenexa, 30-35 minutes southwest of KCMO), now I live in Independence (MO side, 16-20 min east of KCMO).
Happy to talk to you more on any tips as a newcomer!Â
>There are no tornadoes in KC metro, we've only had a couple midsize ones outside the metro area in the past 5 years.
Thatâs not really true. They are more rare and typically smaller than places outside of the metro, but tornados definitely come through the metro.
Theyâre mostly not something youâll have to worry a lot about, but always stay weather aware.
Well I guess, but it's not like Oklahoma or Kansas. And we haven't had anything worth calling a tornado in the 5 years I've been here, some tornado watches, but no actual tornadoes that took out buildings or anything. Some strong winds and thunderstorms - sure.Â
Just because we havenât had a tornado in a while doesnât mean one wonât happen. Just keep a weather app on your phone with severe weather alerts. If itâs a bit stormy, just keep an eye on it. Youâll be able to tell when thereâs something to actually be concerned about.
Hail is going to be a concern more often than tornadoes.
Battery bank (20 000+mAh rated) and solar charger
(don't skimp on the solsr panels) $20 ones from amazon aren't helpful if they suck.
I've used a $40 paper sized foldable solar panel with good success.
Google fiber is good.
Tornadoes are bad.
Get a NOAA weather radio.
Make a 72 hour kit.
Look at https://preparemetrokc.org/ for preparedness info
Mass notification for KCMO is via the city website on AlertKC. Warnings about weather warnings, but also almost anything else. Customizable what messages you get.
Finally if you really want more info on weather stuff, look up the KCMO office of emergency management, call them, and ask lots of questions.
the tonganoxie split will protect us from tornadoes so long as we continue sacrificing trucks to the independence avenue bridge
The Bridge must be fed. The Bridge hungers.
All praise the Tonganoxie Split!
All hail!
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Now is not the time to anger the split. We need a car carrier full of broken cyber trucks to head east down independence avenue immediately.
Storms tend to knock the power out at least once a year, so it's good to keep some supplies around for when you're in the dark. Water bottles, a lantern or flashlight with spare batteries, some nonperishable food you can eat without power, maybe some kind of backup battery especially if you're working from home, I have an APC UPS battery for my PC, very useful. I like KMBC 9 channel & app for local weather. First aid kit is always a good idea. Good to be prepared for tornadoes but they aren't too much to worry about, they're so small compared to the metro area. Google fiber is the best isp in town no doubt. Very fast, almost never goes out.Â
This is so helpful -- thank you! Which backup battery do you like to use?
APC backups 1500, bought it at Micro Center. I got that one bc I needed high wattage for my beefcake PC. It's nice tho if the power flickers or goes out for whatever reason, my PC is protected and I can safely shut down. And then it will last about another hour or two charging my phone and other devices.Â
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Is that a store? Never heard of it!
Microcenter is essentially what Best Buy was in the early 90's. One of, if not the best electronic stores in the metro area.
Yes, itâs a store: https://www.microcenter.com/site/stores/overland-park.aspx?storeid=191
Apparently I live relatively near this and I went on a date with a guy (computer guy) who expressed envy at my proximity. Things didn't work out with him but I think my new dating strategy needs to be to walk around there looking confused bc he was a very solid dude
One nice thing about Microcenter is the attentive staff. If you look the least bit confused, you will be approached by someone (very likely a guy) in mere seconds. đ
When I lived in OP (now I'm LSMO) people would often comment that I was lucky to live near Microcenter. True, but I also felt equally as lucky living near Cinzettis (same shopping center)!
My spouse and I both work from home and Google fiber has been super solid for us and we are only using the 1G plan. Weâve both been on Teams meetings at the same time without issues.
Speed being the same for download/upload really sets it apart from others Iâve seen. My sister has AT&T fiber but her upload isnât as good as my GFiber. I do wish their hardware was a bit better for wireless but I tend to hardwire the most important stuff at my place anyways.
Do you have a basement? Does the basement have a sump pump? Have you had a sump pump before? Is there a battery backup on the sump pump, or a secondary backup water-powered sump pump?
Or alternatively, have a 100+ year old house and ignore whatever the hell is happening in the basement.
Dig yourself a gravel pit floor drain
Get a sump pump for your sump pump
Good call, my basement just flooded due to sump pump failure. Replaced with one that has a battery back up.
Just an FYI: If you're running on battery alone (if your power has gone out) you'll get about 5 or 6 hours out of it before the battery dies. Also - the batteries typically last 4 or 5 years. Both things I have learned the hard (wet) way.
Dang it! Maybe I should fill my basement in with cement to solve this.
"There are two types of basements in KC - those they have had water in them and those that are going to have water in them." <--- my old neighbor / foundation-repair guy (Pro Tip: Just spread some QuikCrete bags around your basement - when the water arrives, it'll fill in the cement you were planning to add)
Haha perfect
I love the water powered solution because it is very very highly unlikely that you lose power and water pressure. Water powered sump pump float is just positioned above the primary sump pump float. Never worry about it again.Â
After all the rain we've received in the last week, I'm now considering one of these as well. Seems like the way to go.
Just beware, you are using municipal water to empty your sump. Usually 1:1 or 1:2 ratio (gallons of drinking water to flush gallons of sump volume) This should not be your primary sump pump. It is in addition to your primary.
Correct. This would be a backup in case power was lost ... knowing that a battery back up can only run for so long. (Thanks, regardless)
Yo dawg, I heard you like sump pumps
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Flash light/headlampÂ
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Emergency lightbulbs. They stay lit for up to 6 hours when power goes out or you can use them as lanterns. Also keep lots of freezer packs in our freezer to keep things cold longer. Have a decent sized cooler on hand for the longer power outages.
Katie Horner would be proud. (since this joke is probably just for like 3 people, I'll exain that in the early 2000's Katie Horner suggest kids put on their bicycle helmets during a pretty typical tornado watch and I've never forgotten.)
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I always wonder if the people who do that have ever actually been near a tornado, or only seen them miles off in the distance. I have lived in Missouri for most of my life, was nearly killed by a tornado when I was two years old, which is my first memory, was less than a block away from another tornado around the age of five and had one pass less than half a mile from my house a couple years ago. So I don't fuck around when I hear the sirens go off. I'm in the basement with my dogs a flashlight and my weather radio.
https://midlandusa.com/products/wr-120-weather-radio Yes, google fiber.
100% Google finder and the regular 1g is fine unless you have equipment that can support the higher speeds. (I work in IT and am trying to upgrade but that stuff is expensive!!)
Unless you are planning to upload/download a ton of data constantly while your family of 8 all watch 4k Netflix individually in separate rooms, you probably donât need and canât use anything above 1 Gb/s. Most people probably never really approach their 1 gig bandwidth.
Yeah I don't max it my current connection and am mostly limited by what I'm connecting to s bandwidth but I am using more than most i believe
I have a datacenter in my basement quite literally. Streaming video all over the US. No problems on 1GB. Only have to throttle downloads a little (or push them to off hours).
Thank u!
[This is the mandatory KC uniform.](https://www.charliehustle.com/collections/best-sellers/products/kc-heart-navy) Buy one as soon as possible.
Love it!
Youâll see soon enough that this really isnât a joke. đ
When we visited I saw a handful of people wearing these shirts! Really is the unofficial uniform
I'm wearing one right now.
đLove it!Â
Assuming youâre moving from somewhere that doesnât have the potential for tornadoes, so I would say education on tornado warnings vs watches and when to go into a basement (if you have one), are the most important things. Power outages / downed tree limbs / hail are the most likely things youâll actually encounter. Welcome to KC!
Also, if you hear a siren and itâs a sunny Wednesday, itâs just the monthly test.
Thank you! And yes, coming from a state with no tornadoes
This doesnât quite fit as supplies, but keep a pair of sturdy closed toe shoes in your basement/shelter. If you encounter a tornado, youâre not gonna want to walk around in debris in bare feet or flip flops.
Great advice, thank u!
Glue traps for the goddamn brown recluses youâre eventually going to learn about.
This, always shake out any clothes and shoes that have been on the floor for a while if you plan on putting them on. If you see any house centipedes leave them alone. They kill the baddies like roaches, silverfish, recluses, black widows.
It's like a "the enemy of my enemy is my friend" type of deal
Wait whaaaaat
Yeah, I moved here a few years ago and that was my exact reaction. Absolutely terrifying.
They're not a huge issue, once you understand their habits. Don't just reach and grab things you can't see, like under a bed or sofa. Shake out any shoes/gloves/clothing that have been on the floor or sitting around for a while. Look in your bathtub before stepping in for a shower, as recluses can't climb glass or porcelain. Store your glasses, jars, etc upside down for this reason. Wear a heavy long sleeve shirt tucked into long jeans, gloves, thick socks, and shoes if you are going into a crawl space, attic, or similar. Wear gloves and shoes if you're going through old stuff in a shed or garage. Remember, they will try to run away from you, and will only bite if cornered, trapped, or are about to be squished. I do definitely smash recluses with extreme prejudice, but I'm not very worried about being bitten.
Glasses and jars? Oh no...
Iâve never reached that point but yeah, this is pretty much it. I am a proponent of glue traps because i hate putting down poison inside the house and its somewhat ineffective for them since they are roamers and you have to hit them directly pretty much. Glue traps though? Amazing for pop control.
Where should I place the glue traps?
Along the baseboards in the lower levels of the house is best. Specially if you have a walkout basement. Along baseboards in closets and behind furniture too. That pretty much should cover it. Make sure to change them often and as whatever population you have declines, you should see less of them and smaller too.
Thank u so much
No prob! Welcome to KC!
I find them in my spare canning jars, which get stored in my basement and shed. I also occasionally find them in the barware. Because they can't climb glass, they fall in, get stuck, and eventually die. You shouldn't worry too much about your normal dishes though!
Where do you live that this is an issue?? Been renting a house for 3 years in Independence and the worst we get (regularly) is stinkbugs during warm weather
Google fiber is the way to go. Essentials you must have in your house are BBQ sauce. It's a requirement if you live in KC. In all honesty, it just depends... common household items, and if you are scared about the weather... one of those battery powered NOLAA radios. For winter, a good snowblower. Summer, a good lawn mower. Also... good AC unit. It gets brutal.
Any suggestions on a good lawn mower that won't break the bank? Thanks!!
Buy a battery powered one, please. Your neighbora will thank you for the noise reduction. I have and recommend the Ego brand. Yes you are going to give 500-700 bucks today. But you are never gonna mess with gas cans and oil changes again. Spring tune up means you drop in the battery and go. Mine also has headlightsâŠ.after your first KC summer you will appreciate being able to mow after the sun goes down. Also, battery leaf blower is much quieter than gas and you can use it to clean up light snow quick.
sorry OP, I don't know your situation so I really can't give a recommendation... I would say determining your budget, and seeing what type of lawn mower would be best for your house you are moving to. There's always deals to be had if you are gonna buy a used one also. Facebook marketplace has some good deals in the past for second hand ones. Typically the new ones are gonna be more expensive.
No worries. Thanks :)
Something with a Briggs & Stratton engine. Self propel if your yard is moderately sized
All you need is a 6 pack of Busch light, a lawn chair and phone to record the tornado. Also Google fiber is amazing, I lived in the river market for 6 years and I think it went out twice for a total of like 12 hours.
Great to hear! Thanks đ»
Definitely rent from a property manager or set up your home with Google Fiber. Spectrum is trash. You probably should only worry about tornadoes if you live out far west like in Shawnee. If the power goes out youâll want flashlights and candles. Donât follow google maps like a zombie driving in town. Itâs the easiest way to piss off everyone behind you. The main Missouri part of the city is for the most part a grid set to cardinal directions. North/South streets are good for getting places fast (Gillham, Summit/Southwest traffic-way, Ward Parkway, Broadway, the Paseo) and East/West streets are mostly numbered counting up as you move south from Downtown. People drive aggressive, there are thousands of potholes, and the city lanes are narrow. The city center is where the culture is, but developers are desperately trying to kill it. Downtown, Midtown, Westport and Brookside have a lot of great restaurants. There are great dive bars all over. The Crossroads is the best bar district for adults. Power and Light might be fun to see a concert at but no one sane wants to pay $40 for parking, entry, and a $15 miller tallboy every Friday night. The Kansas side is good for shopping at big box stores if thatâs your thing. There are a ton of nice hole in the wall restaurants all through the Kansas side with food from all over the world. We have some excellent Vietnamese restaurants all over. Mediterranean food is also very good. Babaâs Pantry is top notch. If youâre a burger person you should have a Town Topic burger and fries at least once, itâs like our version of the Coney Island hotdog shops in downtown Detroit. You should try to catch a show at the Kauffman, like a ballet or opera. Knuckleheads is a live music institution and is right down the street from J. Riegerâs which is a great spot for some whiskey.
Wow...this is an incredible list. Thank you so much!!
Weather alert radio.
Google fiber is great - their provided routers are kind of ass but they work fine and their uptime is really good. Iâve lived here twice now and have never even heard of a tornado safety kit. I donât really know if youâd even need one? Idk someone fact check me here. My power has never gone out anywhere Iâve lived out here so Iâve never gotten emergency equipment. Iâve got an old CD case I use to scrape ice off my windshield, that broke this winter so now I just use my drivers license. Donât over complicate it. Youâll be a-okay.
Thank you. Means a lot
Welcome! I was you 5 years ago :) There are no tornadoes in KC metro, we've only had a couple midsize ones outside the metro area in the past 5 years. Google Fiber is dope if it's available in your area. I imagine all of KCMO proper is covered, but once you get out of the city to surrounding suburbs, there's Xfinity, AT&T, and smaller networks. I had both of the latter (AT&T currently) but sadly haven't had Google available to me. I also WFH as does my husband. Our 500Mbs AT&T fiber-ish internet is pretty good for 2 full-time jobs, 2 consoles, a TV, phones, etc. I advise scheduling the hookup asap so you don't miss any work days. You'll have to be onsite for the technician to install everything. What neighborhood are you moving to? Have you got a rental place all set up? Depending on where you live, the utility services will vary as well (one for gas, one for elec and/or water, one for trash). I had to get a place downtown KC on short notice after accepting a job offer that was within walking distance. It was small and pricy, but worked out pretty nice in the end. I since lived on the Kansas side (Lenexa, 30-35 minutes southwest of KCMO), now I live in Independence (MO side, 16-20 min east of KCMO). Happy to talk to you more on any tips as a newcomer!Â
>There are no tornadoes in KC metro, we've only had a couple midsize ones outside the metro area in the past 5 years. Thatâs not really true. They are more rare and typically smaller than places outside of the metro, but tornados definitely come through the metro. Theyâre mostly not something youâll have to worry a lot about, but always stay weather aware.
Well I guess, but it's not like Oklahoma or Kansas. And we haven't had anything worth calling a tornado in the 5 years I've been here, some tornado watches, but no actual tornadoes that took out buildings or anything. Some strong winds and thunderstorms - sure.Â
Thanks so much! This is all very helpful
Just because we havenât had a tornado in a while doesnât mean one wonât happen. Just keep a weather app on your phone with severe weather alerts. If itâs a bit stormy, just keep an eye on it. Youâll be able to tell when thereâs something to actually be concerned about. Hail is going to be a concern more often than tornadoes.
I have had Google Fiber since it was introduced here. I love it.
Battery bank (20 000+mAh rated) and solar charger (don't skimp on the solsr panels) $20 ones from amazon aren't helpful if they suck. I've used a $40 paper sized foldable solar panel with good success.
I loved my Google Fiber. I moved 800 miles away and no fiber at my current location.
Google fiber is good. Tornadoes are bad. Get a NOAA weather radio. Make a 72 hour kit. Look at https://preparemetrokc.org/ for preparedness info Mass notification for KCMO is via the city website on AlertKC. Warnings about weather warnings, but also almost anything else. Customizable what messages you get. Finally if you really want more info on weather stuff, look up the KCMO office of emergency management, call them, and ask lots of questions.
Google fiber hands down is the fucking best.
Try this [Google search](https://www.google.com/search?q=site%3Areddit.com%2Fr%2Fkansascity+new+to+kc) for earlier posts on this.