I think they're prepared year round...My heart really goes out to those in the Gulf area...When I lived in Montgomery, we always got the surge from the hurricanes, and it was awful. I can't imagine getting the actual hurricane everytime...
I am not in the projected path for this one but we have a closet that is prepared for hurricanes with emergency supplies. I think most have that. I have plywood that is stacked up in the garage and I installed hidden "quick connectors" on the house to be able to slide the plywood on easily with no cutting or drilling. If/when we get hit, I think I will stay behind unless it is over Cat 3 and then we'll retreat to Atlanta, Augusta or Charlotte.
I am not in the projected path for this one but we have a closet that is prepared for hurricanes with emergency supplies. I think most have that. I have plywood that is stacked up in the garage and I installed hidden "quick connectors" on the house to be able to slide the plywood on easily with no cutting or drilling. If/when we get hit, I think I will stay behind unless it is over Cat 3 and then we'll retreat to Atlanta, Augusta or Charlotte.
You could always go with the wife and I to her parents...Which, coincidentally is where we'll be going if the US ever gets invaded...
I've experienced many hurricanes in my life: Betsy, Camille, Alicia, & Elena were the worst.
The first thing we do is pick up everything in the yard that can become flying objects.
Buy supplies that you may need:
Batteries, candles, etc.
Non- perishable foods and canned goods - must have an old fashioned can opener
Bottled water
Bleach for disinfecting water if needed
Fill tubs with water - used to flush toilets if there is no water or low pressure
Fill car's gas tank
Get money from bank
Gather all important papers to take if need to evacuate.
I keep all my pictures, albums, etc. in big plastic totes to take with me - can't replace those!
We've never boarded up our windows, but many people do. I've read too many instances where people had rising water and needed to escape through windows. In fact, it is recommended to keep an axe in your attic to chop through the roof as a way of escape.
You are always in a dilemma - praying that the storm doesn't hit you, all the while knowing that it will be hitting someone else.
Well since the storm is over Cuba there is still a lot of uncertainty as to where it will go. With this storms being so unpredictable it can look like it will definately hit one place and then at the last minute turn. As for me, I don't take chances, I'd rather leave well enough in advance and get to higher ground than get stuck in traffic or rising water.
I've only been through a couple hurricanes and was fairly young that I don't remember much. I remember one where the eye of the storm went right over where me and my mom and sister evacuated to my grandparents house and it turned out that it would have been better had we stayed put.
That's how unpredictable these things can be.
I'm leaving first thing tomorrow morning to my grandmother's that 10% probablity of a hit in my area is too high for my comfort since I am 5 miles from a large body of water and live in a subdivision that floods in a normal thunderstorm. Storm surges scare me more than any wind or rain could.
I keep Plywoood to cover windows on that side of the house....like Pings, and JC we have a kit if you will of batteries, flashlights, radio, food, water we have all the time and we get some cash in case the power goes out , no ATM, no money.....i live a bout 2 blocks from one of the Buyou's here and it blows pretty good at the house.
as i've said before, me and mama just HUNKER DOWN and ride it out.
In fact, it is recommended to keep an axe in your attic to chop through the roof as a way of escape.
That's not a problem if you're married to an old battle-axe!
But seriously, I hope that those in the path of Dennis find that the predictions are worse than the reality of this destructive storm, and that you all emerge safely, even if a bit wetter.
3M Hurricane film on the inside of all glass windows and doors to keep them from shattering from flying debris, 20 gallons of distilled water stored, lots of canned goods, flashlights and batteries, some tarps for leaks, battery operated radio equipment ( I am a ham radio operator), and full gas tanks in the cars. I also keep plenty of propane on hand for cooking. Right now here in Sarasota, the wind is blowing and it has rained quite a bit. Today there was some 7 and 8 foot surf down at the beach and lots of surfers, but it looks like we will escape the brunt of the hurricane. I am glad I don't live on the north gulf coast, tho, those folks are going to get hit hard.
Tis the season to be jolly huh. We do whatever we can to secure our property and hope for the best. So far my luck has been good. Judging from the damage I have seen after Andrew and last years hits in Port Charlotte. all I know for sure is I don't want anything to do with it around here.
July 8th, 2005, 09:15 AM
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