05-11-2015, 10:57 AM
I go through my hurricane kit and make sure it is up to date and nothing expired, or needs changing (like medications).
At this time of year, will rotate propane tanks so 2 of 3 always totally full.
Update solar lighting options. This year adding solar cell phone charger.
Trim trim trim landscaping back....
Seriously it is almost too late to get everything done when it gets to the point that a storm is approaching in a few days. so do it now.
As for the plywood option, we only do the important windows (we could spend 2 days just doing ply). Otherwise we open them completely up as storm approaches. (My husband's tornado alley upbringing but dont know if it matters.)
In the two-three day window - I take anything breakable down from where it is and make my laundry basket nests for that stuff. And yet I always miss something like my pony tail palm in a pot during Iselle. But hey it survived even after the big crash.
Also get pet carriers ready if you have pets. Some people want their pet with them as we did nestled in with us through the storm and some animals are better contained. Better to be ready and not use than not be ready.
Also time to go through 5 day go bag (i used to do it for 3 days but expanded it to 5 after Iselle.) Even though we did not evacuate, it was easier to take bag outside and use rather than try to find things in the dark at night and trying to conserve lighting. And 5 days of clean clothes that you dont even have to think about. It's right there.
Already have your shopping last for the second to last day ready. The last minute items that you cant do now. (beer, ice, snacks, etc). I also freeze 2-3 nights worth of meals that can be heated up in a big pot if needed as we have one large propane burner (also doubles as Superbowl party wing frying pot). (did have a BBQ too).
The last day now that all the preps are done - sit back and have a cold drink and watch the crazy people at walmart fighting over the last case of water on the news.
Water - # of people x at least a gal x at least 5 days. (mine is 10 gals). I also freeze 2 liter bottles for ice ahead of time so I count those as part of my water inventory.
ETA - grind few days worth of coffee.(we didnt but did raid the ground coffee at my SIL's house.) This was the biggest plus the morning after Iselle. A hot cup of coffee with a french press with water boiled on the propane cooker!!! My day can be a disaster but if I have a hot cup of coffee first thing life is good!
Mandatory items - brand new never been used trash can, duct tape, tarp, and batteries, batteries, batteries.
At this time of year, will rotate propane tanks so 2 of 3 always totally full.
Update solar lighting options. This year adding solar cell phone charger.
Trim trim trim landscaping back....
Seriously it is almost too late to get everything done when it gets to the point that a storm is approaching in a few days. so do it now.
As for the plywood option, we only do the important windows (we could spend 2 days just doing ply). Otherwise we open them completely up as storm approaches. (My husband's tornado alley upbringing but dont know if it matters.)
In the two-three day window - I take anything breakable down from where it is and make my laundry basket nests for that stuff. And yet I always miss something like my pony tail palm in a pot during Iselle. But hey it survived even after the big crash.
Also get pet carriers ready if you have pets. Some people want their pet with them as we did nestled in with us through the storm and some animals are better contained. Better to be ready and not use than not be ready.
Also time to go through 5 day go bag (i used to do it for 3 days but expanded it to 5 after Iselle.) Even though we did not evacuate, it was easier to take bag outside and use rather than try to find things in the dark at night and trying to conserve lighting. And 5 days of clean clothes that you dont even have to think about. It's right there.
Already have your shopping last for the second to last day ready. The last minute items that you cant do now. (beer, ice, snacks, etc). I also freeze 2-3 nights worth of meals that can be heated up in a big pot if needed as we have one large propane burner (also doubles as Superbowl party wing frying pot). (did have a BBQ too).
The last day now that all the preps are done - sit back and have a cold drink and watch the crazy people at walmart fighting over the last case of water on the news.
Water - # of people x at least a gal x at least 5 days. (mine is 10 gals). I also freeze 2 liter bottles for ice ahead of time so I count those as part of my water inventory.
ETA - grind few days worth of coffee.(we didnt but did raid the ground coffee at my SIL's house.) This was the biggest plus the morning after Iselle. A hot cup of coffee with a french press with water boiled on the propane cooker!!! My day can be a disaster but if I have a hot cup of coffee first thing life is good!
Mandatory items - brand new never been used trash can, duct tape, tarp, and batteries, batteries, batteries.