@OrderOr68368333@Rezztro Nemesis AR from the underground chapter 5. Maybe it’s just a symbol on there that’s there when you don’t use a wrap. The frenzy auto and the thunderburst both had designs on them when no wrap was equipped.
If you live in highlighted bands, but especially in the purple/pink... you need to start preparing for an intense winter storm right now.
I did not head the warnings of many people before Hurricane Helene and we were caught totally unprepared.
Do not make the same mistakes I did.
Please start preparing for extreme cold and no power for at least a few days, right now.
I have not commented on this until more professionals have weighed in, but this winter weather looks like it could be really bad and I'd rather you start preparing now, before the huge rush for supplies.
Things I recommend:
a) A gas or propane generator of some kind with plenty of fuel
b) I personally own an Ecoflow battery with lots of solar (useless in winter storms). I use the gas generator to charge the battery and then use the battery to divide out power based on usage to my devices.
c) Propane heater (BuddyHeater), I helped give out hundreds of these during the winter after Helene and they are amazing. If you can get your hands on an indoor rated one, ESPECIALLY if you don't have gas heat, these are so useful.
d) A Starlink Mini for internet connection. This could save your life... plug this into the aforementioned battery or gas generator.
e) Water + a way to make more, fill a few jugs and you'll thank yourself later. This was the one thing I did before Helene and that was HUGE.
f) Food that doesn't require power, such as canned soups, peanut butter, jerky, etc.
g) Blankets, blankets, blankets... sleeping bags are also awesome but wool socks, hats gloves, all are very useful.
h) Light... especially if you aren't going to get a generator, this is very important, a NOAA radio with a crank or solar sometimes also acts as a light and you should get one today. Headlamps are great or lanterns and charge them now.
i) Some random things people forget...
- Carbon monoxide detector (especially if you’re using any generator/heater)
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kit + any meds you need for 7–10 days.
- Car prep: fill the tank now and get ice scrapers, but don't go on the road unless necessary
- NEVER EVER EVER run a gas generator inside or in the garage... please, Carbon Monoxide will kill you.
That's all I got for you, don't panic, just be prepared.