Greetings VU fam! Many of you don't know me as I mostly confine my posting to the builders forums. But I'm here for a little moral support and hopefully to spark a discussion to help everyone now and in the future!! I have 4 major storms under my belt (Hugo, Isabelle, Charley, Irma) and I'm hoping my experience can help someone else.
Prep for the storm!! If you live in Florida, or the southeastern USA in general ... Hunker down, be prepared, and stay safe!!
Hurricane Box: At the start of each season (may/june) go through your box and make sure you have enough non-perishable supplies to last a week.
If you haven't already done this the stores will be emptying out soon, if they haven't already ...
High protein foods: Canned meats and beans, protein bars, Peanut Butter, ect ...
Water
Canned fruits/veggies
Evaporated and/or powdered milks are a great addition
Cleaning supplies: Bleach and Vinegar are extremely important for potential flood clean-up
First-aid and Medicines
Women's Products
Basic toiletries
Batteries
Flashlights
Lighters/matches
Charcoa
Animal Food
Weapons ... if you have them
Wood cutting tools
Things to do with no power: Games, cards, books, coloring/activity books
Anything you can think of that you want/need in the aftermath of a big storm and no power. It's just a nice little piece of mind if you live in the path of the inevitable hurricane (or in my case going on 5 hurricanes now )
Pro-tip ... Milk jug + Flashlight = Lantern!!
Spend the next few days filling gallon ziploc bags with ice and packing your freezer full. This not only prolongs the life of your freezer without power. But also provides fresh drinking water in a pinch. You can also freeze your bottled/jug water for the same effect.
Fill your bathtubs with water just before the storm hits. This is great for washing dishes and cloths as well as animal water for those of us with furry family.
If you don't have a fire-proof box then put your important paper work in a ziplock bag and in your dishwasher (dishwashers have water tight seal) in case of flooding.
Any and all input is welcome. Lets get a nice discussion going
I will update this post with new insights/tips/ect...
Prep for the storm!! If you live in Florida, or the southeastern USA in general ... Hunker down, be prepared, and stay safe!!
Hurricane Box: At the start of each season (may/june) go through your box and make sure you have enough non-perishable supplies to last a week.
If you haven't already done this the stores will be emptying out soon, if they haven't already ...
High protein foods: Canned meats and beans, protein bars, Peanut Butter, ect ...
Water
Canned fruits/veggies
Evaporated and/or powdered milks are a great addition
Cleaning supplies: Bleach and Vinegar are extremely important for potential flood clean-up
First-aid and Medicines
Women's Products
Basic toiletries
Batteries
Flashlights
Lighters/matches
Charcoa
Animal Food
Weapons ... if you have them
Wood cutting tools
Things to do with no power: Games, cards, books, coloring/activity books
Anything you can think of that you want/need in the aftermath of a big storm and no power. It's just a nice little piece of mind if you live in the path of the inevitable hurricane (or in my case going on 5 hurricanes now )
Solar charger for phone
Couple cases of beer
French bread
Canned food
Butane camping stove with 2 weeks worth of butane
Plenty of charged 18650s, 2-3 weeks of juice, cotton and a build that won't drain said batteries.
Pro-tip ... Milk jug + Flashlight = Lantern!!
Spend the next few days filling gallon ziploc bags with ice and packing your freezer full. This not only prolongs the life of your freezer without power. But also provides fresh drinking water in a pinch. You can also freeze your bottled/jug water for the same effect.
Fill your bathtubs with water just before the storm hits. This is great for washing dishes and cloths as well as animal water for those of us with furry family.
If you don't have a fire-proof box then put your important paper work in a ziplock bag and in your dishwasher (dishwashers have water tight seal) in case of flooding.
Any and all input is welcome. Lets get a nice discussion going
I will update this post with new insights/tips/ect...
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