Hurricane Tips
08-26-2011, 05:20 PM
#23
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Stay out of any room with medium to large trees located outside. Try to convince any elderly neighbors to come stay with you during the storm. I know they will be reluctant, but I can't tell you how many times and ways my dbil (NC firefighter/emt) has put himself in great danger to rescue elderly that refused to leave their homes, but were not capable of taking care of themselves and pets. It is so much safer than trying to get to them in the storm when you think they may be in trouble.
Also Do Not let your teens badger you into letting them go down by the beach Before or After the storm to just "see the water,waves, damage". For many the water can be irresistible with tragic results. Stay safe,we are all praying here in Florida and realize how fortunate we are to have Irene pass by us.
Also Do Not let your teens badger you into letting them go down by the beach Before or After the storm to just "see the water,waves, damage". For many the water can be irresistible with tragic results. Stay safe,we are all praying here in Florida and realize how fortunate we are to have Irene pass by us.
08-26-2011, 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by jeaninmaine
I know this is a silly question but how long does a hurricane usually last?
08-26-2011, 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by jeaninmaine
I know this is a silly question but how long does a hurricane usually last?
08-27-2011, 09:11 AM
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Thank you....#14 was taken care of first. HEEHEEHEEHEE!!!!!
Originally Posted by Bamagal
Having seen my fair share and prepared for the same here are a few Hurricane tips for my friends in the NE.
1.Start making ice. Store Cubes in ziplock bags. Make Blocks of ice in plastic containers.
2.Charge laptops and cell phones
3.Get a non electric can opener
4. Bathtub full of water. (if water system goes out at least you can flush the toilet)
5. Move garbage cans and patio furniture. Anything that will blow around. (Flower pots etc)
6. Fill propane tanks for grill or stock up on charcoal. If you lose power, don't try to save your freezer, eat out of it. (Don't rush to the store to buy food!!)
7.Blue Tarps for covering damaged roofs and nails or staple guns to attach it.
8. Locate and put in a safe place all of your homeowner insurance papers, phone numbers.
9. Cash a check. If power goes out so does the ATM
10. Fill car with gas. It takes electricity to run gas pumps.
11. Turn your refrigerator and freezer to a cooler level now in anticipation of power outages.
12. Candles are not safe. Visit a camping store and purchase battery operated lanterns. Look for table top propane stove. I have one that works off a canister the size of a hairspray bottle, called Mr. Stove. It's great!
13. Make sure you have a good pair of work gloves for the cleanup and a good first aid kit for minor cuts and scrapes.
14.Lots of adult beverages help too!!
15. Tornados spin off of hurricanes. Stay away from windows, in the center part of your house.
Good luck and stay safe!! You are in my prayers.
I hope others add to this list!!
1.Start making ice. Store Cubes in ziplock bags. Make Blocks of ice in plastic containers.
2.Charge laptops and cell phones
3.Get a non electric can opener
4. Bathtub full of water. (if water system goes out at least you can flush the toilet)
5. Move garbage cans and patio furniture. Anything that will blow around. (Flower pots etc)
6. Fill propane tanks for grill or stock up on charcoal. If you lose power, don't try to save your freezer, eat out of it. (Don't rush to the store to buy food!!)
7.Blue Tarps for covering damaged roofs and nails or staple guns to attach it.
8. Locate and put in a safe place all of your homeowner insurance papers, phone numbers.
9. Cash a check. If power goes out so does the ATM
10. Fill car with gas. It takes electricity to run gas pumps.
11. Turn your refrigerator and freezer to a cooler level now in anticipation of power outages.
12. Candles are not safe. Visit a camping store and purchase battery operated lanterns. Look for table top propane stove. I have one that works off a canister the size of a hairspray bottle, called Mr. Stove. It's great!
13. Make sure you have a good pair of work gloves for the cleanup and a good first aid kit for minor cuts and scrapes.
14.Lots of adult beverages help too!!
15. Tornados spin off of hurricanes. Stay away from windows, in the center part of your house.
Good luck and stay safe!! You are in my prayers.
I hope others add to this list!!
08-27-2011, 09:44 AM
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Location: Ft. Myers, Fl
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Originally Posted by Bamagal
Originally Posted by Stitchnripper
I got a sterno camp stove and cans of sterno and was able to do a little cooking. Very simple stuff but we got tired of peanut butter sandwiches fast and you can't grill scrambled eggs!!!!
08-27-2011, 12:59 PM
#30
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Location: Dover DE
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Great list! We also brought the RV near the house, so if/when the power goes out, we'll be able to use the generator and large water tank in it, as well as cook if we so desire. We are not looking forward to cleaning up the tree debris- we have a 200 ft. row of old elms just waiting to drop their dead limbs on our side of the line this time. So I personally would add- make sure the chainsaw is ready for action :(
Just enjoying the wait here on the board, until the thing passes!
Just enjoying the wait here on the board, until the thing passes!
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