@ PKv, most of us here at UP are set for the coming storm. What I worry about is security. Many of the folks in our tribe do not get that part of prepping.
@ Patriotman, AWESOME! If you need any help, you or anybody just needs to help. The secret is persistence. Put aide each day for study and taking practice exams. A dedicated one hour a day and a chapter a week, will get you your "ticket" faster than expected. Remember the trick of downloading the ARRL practice exam app to your phone. Then taking those exams while wasting time at the...Doctors, DMV, stop lights, at church (People will think you are following the Priest using the Bible app on your phone), etc.