Monster Irene
08-25-2011, 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by craftybear
Be safe,
you can also fill up gallon jugs from your tap water,
you can also fill up the bathtub with water, so you can still flush toilets
fill up washer machine (to have extra water to flush toilets)
you can also fill up gallon jugs from your tap water,
you can also fill up the bathtub with water, so you can still flush toilets
fill up washer machine (to have extra water to flush toilets)
Originally Posted by nyelphaba
I feel like a big monster is coming for us. I keep watching TV for updates and I am scared. Went to the grocery store and they were already out of water so I went to another and their supply is getting very low. Have batteries, candles, battery operated lanterns, water and enough food for us and dogs. Gas in cars and tomorrow I will put the patio furniture away. I am afraid of the flooding and falling trees.
08-25-2011, 03:18 PM
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will be parying for all of u in the pathy of irene as all the others have said fill tubs and any thing else u can think of i know it`s to late know but i live in brandon fl been saving the liqued washing machines jugs washed them out till ran clear will fill theme if 1 comes this way left some with soap still in theme to fill so i can have something to wash with
08-25-2011, 04:04 PM
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When we were in Guam, the main things we were told to do were
1) be sure any objects that could be picked up by the wind and therefore become projectiles (like plants in pots, coconuts, yard art, etc) were put inside
2) have plenty of food on hand that does not require electricity for preparation as power outages are likely and could last for several days. And if you have a camping stove be sure to get plenty of propane for it.
3) be prepared for water quality issues - bottled water to drink and bathtub full for washing, flushing, etc.
4) be sure your vehicle is parked where flying debris is unlikely to damage it
5) we used plywood to cover our windows on the side the wind was to hit first, then during the eye we moved the plywood to the other side of the house. Oh,and remember to leave a window open to relieve the pressure inside the house.
1) be sure any objects that could be picked up by the wind and therefore become projectiles (like plants in pots, coconuts, yard art, etc) were put inside
2) have plenty of food on hand that does not require electricity for preparation as power outages are likely and could last for several days. And if you have a camping stove be sure to get plenty of propane for it.
3) be prepared for water quality issues - bottled water to drink and bathtub full for washing, flushing, etc.
4) be sure your vehicle is parked where flying debris is unlikely to damage it
5) we used plywood to cover our windows on the side the wind was to hit first, then during the eye we moved the plywood to the other side of the house. Oh,and remember to leave a window open to relieve the pressure inside the house.
08-25-2011, 04:36 PM
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Location: Long Island, NY
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Yes, sounds like Irene may be the "big one" the meteorologists have been talking about for years. My heart goes out to those in the Bahamas who have been hit hard and to all others in harms way. All we can do is prepare and pray. Be safe, everyone and check in, if you have power, from time to time to let us know you are all right. (I'm on Long Island also)
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