08-28-2016, 11:08 AM
Well... the few things we had to "do" before Darby are already done. Not wanting to wait in line for 40 minutes for propane like a few days before Iselle, we got the tanks topped off this morning and also filled up our empty water jugs at the county spigots. In case our 10,000 gallon catchment tank fails for some reason.
Other than gassing up the vehicles before the storm we're ready. If you haven't already, its time to think about your storm prep. Make sure your stash of medicines, fuel, cash, screws, nails, rope, pesticides (including rodentcides) batteries, tarps, animal and human feed, cards / board games, liquor, first aid stuff, ammunition, and plywood, are stocked. Don't forget chainsaw fuel, sharpeners (an extra chain is also nice), tow ropes, fencing repair supplies, synthetic oil and spare spark plugs for generators, SW radio, cable ties, machetes, an axe, and food, water, food water. After Iselle there were several families we helped feed and water because they were completely and utterly unprepared.
Don't be one of the people looking for help, be one of the people providing help. Or be one of the people who don't accept or give help but stay within their compound putting the final touches on their Manifesto.
And if both these storms fizzle out or go North or South, you'll be prepared for the next one. Or the next tsunami. Or some other calamity.
In the few days before Iselle things like generators, gas cans, flashlights, bottled water, etc were completely sold out.
Remember that after Iniki, there were no basic services for 3 MONTHS. That's 90 days. That's 25% of an entire year.
ETA: Get caught up on energy-consuming chores. Get all the laundry washed and dried. Fill up the car tires. Get the vacuuming done, change the catchment filters, etc.
Other than gassing up the vehicles before the storm we're ready. If you haven't already, its time to think about your storm prep. Make sure your stash of medicines, fuel, cash, screws, nails, rope, pesticides (including rodentcides) batteries, tarps, animal and human feed, cards / board games, liquor, first aid stuff, ammunition, and plywood, are stocked. Don't forget chainsaw fuel, sharpeners (an extra chain is also nice), tow ropes, fencing repair supplies, synthetic oil and spare spark plugs for generators, SW radio, cable ties, machetes, an axe, and food, water, food water. After Iselle there were several families we helped feed and water because they were completely and utterly unprepared.
Don't be one of the people looking for help, be one of the people providing help. Or be one of the people who don't accept or give help but stay within their compound putting the final touches on their Manifesto.
And if both these storms fizzle out or go North or South, you'll be prepared for the next one. Or the next tsunami. Or some other calamity.
In the few days before Iselle things like generators, gas cans, flashlights, bottled water, etc were completely sold out.
Remember that after Iniki, there were no basic services for 3 MONTHS. That's 90 days. That's 25% of an entire year.
ETA: Get caught up on energy-consuming chores. Get all the laundry washed and dried. Fill up the car tires. Get the vacuuming done, change the catchment filters, etc.