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Post by RN Mom on Sept 10, 2018 18:42:58 GMT -5
Someone here has a degree in this field, don't they? In any case, we have a whopper of a hurricane headed our way, with a prediction of anywhere from 15-30 inches of rain. Our city is flood prone, anyway, so to say this is scary is an understatement. We are trying to prepare as best as we can. Our home is in a secondary flood zone. It's not the first area to flood, but it's near enough the river the apocalyptic rains will likely cause flooding to some degree or another in our area. It used to be worse, but the city has done a lot of work to improve that. We've got water, oil lamps and oil, we are going tonight to get batteries for flashlights, and non-perishable foods. Thursday we will fuel up the cars and get cash. We also have plenty ammo for our gun What am I missing? Anyone who's been through big disasters have any advise? Also, HI! I read from time to time and try to keep up but Facebook is almost more than I can handle right now.
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Post by maurinsky on Sept 10, 2018 18:46:13 GMT -5
Hi. From personal experience, if you have a freestanding basketball hoop, do not park your car near it. You sound like you've got the basics covered, but just in case: www.ready.gov/hurricanes
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Post by RN Mom on Sept 10, 2018 18:49:29 GMT -5
Oh yikes! Thankfully we do not have one of those. We did take our motorcycles and park them at my mom's, as well as the travel trailer. Hopefully we don't end up LIVING in the travel trailer. During a REALLY bad thunderstorm one time we did end up with a neighbors trampoline almost taking out our house and being narrowly stopped by some bushes. Thankfully!
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Post by Inky on Sept 10, 2018 19:03:08 GMT -5
Scented candles and a visit to the liquor store? May as well be comfortable. Games to play if there's a power outage? Kidding aside please try and stay safe! I was wondering if any of my WBTD peeps were in the line of the storm.
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Post by mare on Sept 10, 2018 19:08:14 GMT -5
Make sure you have enough prescription medication if you're on any.
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Post by mare on Sept 10, 2018 19:10:30 GMT -5
Make sure to have important papers and any financial information you may need. Policy numbers, account numbers, agent names and numbers.
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Post by stellarfeller on Sept 10, 2018 19:36:30 GMT -5
Yeah, that was Lyrehc, but I don’t know if she even registered when the board moved here...
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Post by coachgrrl on Sept 10, 2018 20:00:00 GMT -5
Make sure to have important papers and any financial information you may need. Policy numbers, account numbers, agent names and numbers. I would also put a copy of this at your mom's if she's in a safer zone. I would probably evacuate if massive area flooding was a possibility. I'm sorry you're having to deal with this. ((hugs))
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Post by Truffles on Sept 10, 2018 21:07:36 GMT -5
Milk, eggs and bread? j/k 😜
If you have a generator, extra gasoline for it. If not, try and get one. It can power your freezer/fridge for short intervals. Enough to keep your food from spoiling during an outage. I’d also pick up an extra bottle or two of propane for your bbq.
A pump would be a good thing to have on hand (powered by the generator) if you start to flood. Shovels, to fill up sandbags. Plywood to cover your windows (and nails). A giant roll of bubble wrap and a tarp with rope, to wrap your car (cheaper than insurance deductible). It won’t protect it from major things hitting it, but hail or small flying branches/debris shouldn’t affect it then.
Water purification tablets. Fill your tub with water. Plus fill as many containers, pots, casserole dishes, etc with water as you can.
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Post by villanelle on Sept 11, 2018 1:23:47 GMT -5
Make sure to have important papers and any financial information you may need. Policy numbers, account numbers, agent names and numbers. I would also put a copy of this at your mom's if she's in a safer zone. I would probably evacuate if massive area flooding was a possibility. I'm sorry you're having to deal with this. ((hugs)) Or better yet, scan or take photos of documents or create a document with all this info and then store it in the cloud so you can access it from anywhere that has an active internet connect, even via your phone. You know your area, but I would consider getting fuel now, rather than waiting, lest there be shortages. Even if you have to drive between now and then, you can top off later, assuming fuel is still available, but get as much as you can now before possible shortages. However much water you have, get more. Lol Fill any extra space in your freezer with containers of frozen water. This will help it stay at safe temps for longer in case of an outage, and be an extra supply of water eventually. Likewise, fill your fridge. Any available space will help it heat up faster. Fuller is much better. Also consider filling your tub with water. If you have a rechargable battery source for phones, etc., charge it up. If you don't, consider buying one (or a few). It might also be worthwhile to go through the house and take a video, which can be used of proof of the condition of things before the storm, in case you need to make a claim. Can opener, a few books or other items for down time without electricity. Wine And really, just consider leaving, if at all possible. It sounds like your mom is somewhat close, but in a safer area. If it is at all feasible, hunker down there instead. If the SHTF, there's very, very little you can do by being there, and once things get bad, getting out may become impossible. And the more people that go, the fewer people their are straining the resources of the first responders. Not everyone can leave, for various reasons, but if you are one of the one's that can, do.
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Post by villanelle on Sept 11, 2018 1:24:59 GMT -5
Also, WRT generators, if you want one and they are sold out in stores, you may still be able to get one with 2 day Prime shipping. Consider solar, so you don't have to worry about gas for it.
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Post by realcranky on Sept 11, 2018 5:51:54 GMT -5
Bleach, and trash bags.
Trim any loose branches from trees. Does your city do an extra yard waste pick up before a storm? Put all of your yard stuff away, because it *will* blow around.
Do ALL your laundry. If you don't have power or water for a week, you'll be glad of clean clothes.
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Post by Peanut on Sept 11, 2018 7:21:10 GMT -5
RN Mom, stay safe.
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Post by shaena on Sept 11, 2018 8:00:03 GMT -5
Good advice Here! Stay safe!
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Post by lizziebeth on Sept 11, 2018 15:17:13 GMT -5
Good luck. Hope you stay dry. ❤️
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Post by justthinking on Sept 11, 2018 18:02:30 GMT -5
No added advice, but it is good to hear from you and I hope you stay safe!
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Post by RN Mom on Sept 11, 2018 18:06:07 GMT -5
Thanks guys! So much great advice. I hadn't thought about stuff for insurance as far as taking video for proof.
I'm just ready for this to be over. I appreciate that hurricanes give you a lot of time to get prepared, but also it's excruciatingly slow when you are ready to just get it over and done with so you can stop worrying about what's to come.
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Post by Eli on Sept 11, 2018 18:32:58 GMT -5
Stay safe!
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Post by Peanut on Sept 12, 2018 4:51:33 GMT -5
Thanks guys! So much great advice. I hadn't thought about stuff for insurance as far as taking video for proof. I'm just ready for this to be over. I appreciate that hurricanes give you a lot of time to get prepared, but also it's excruciatingly slow when you are ready to just get it over and done with so you can stop worrying about what's to come. Hang in there. The 'hurry up and wait' combined with the different tracking models make this all the more frustrating, doesn't it?
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Post by RN Mom on Sept 12, 2018 6:09:32 GMT -5
Thanks guys! So much great advice. I hadn't thought about stuff for insurance as far as taking video for proof. I'm just ready for this to be over. I appreciate that hurricanes give you a lot of time to get prepared, but also it's excruciatingly slow when you are ready to just get it over and done with so you can stop worrying about what's to come. Hang in there. The 'hurry up and wait' combined with the different tracking models make this all the more frustrating, doesn't it? That it does. Especially now. They keep changing it from “OMG it’s the end of the earth!!” To “heavier than normal rain expected” and back again depending on the model. I’m amazing in an emergency situation. When shit goes down, I’m your girl. But if I’m given too much time to think about impending doom I don’t do well.
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