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Preparing for a Hurricane

8/30/2019

 
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This photo was taken after Hurricane Irma in 2017.
Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock, you will know that Florida is once again facing the threat of a hurricane. I’ve been meaning to get this post out for a little bit and I kept putting it off. But I guess there’s no time like the present!
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As soon as I hear that there is the threat of a storm, we buy water. Worst case scenario, we bought it for nothing and we’ll use it later. The other thing I do is fill up my gas tank. That way once the lines get really bad I don’t have to go. Here’s a list of the things we do, starting with when we first find out there’s the possibility of a storm, leading to right up until the storm begins.

Before the Storm

  • Gas up cars
  • Stock up on water, or get yourself a water bottle that filters tap water. 
  • If you have a generator, test it and make sure it’s working properly
  • Get propane for your grill - that will make it easy for you to cook if you lose power! 
  • Purchase/Make sure you have on hand: 
    • canned goods, shelf stable soups
    • shelf stable milk
    • Pouches for kids
    • Snacks - chips, cereal, peanut butter, jelly
    • paper plates, cups, utensils, paper towels - doing dishes will be tough if water supply is compromised. 
    • Moist towelettes - for cleaning yourself if you don’t have access to running water
    • Manual can opener
    • Fill any prescription medications
    • Non-prescription meds - Benadryl, Ibuprofen, Motrin, etc. Make sure they aren’t expired. 
    • Formula, diapers, wipes, diaper rash cream
    • Feminine supplies - or get yourself a menstrual cup so you don’t have to worry about this! 
    • Batteries
    • Toys, books, activities for kids
    • Flashlight/lanterns
    • First aid kit
    • AM/FM Radio (battery operated)
    • Matches
  • Get cash! Immediately after the storm some places may open but may only take cash. 
  • Consume as much of your perishables as possible - we made banana bread today to use up eggs, butter, and the overripe bananas.
  • Secure your home
    • Shutters
    • Bring in patio furniture or tie it down
    • Pump some water out of your pool (but not too much)
    • Bring in garbage cans
  • Back up electronics
  • Unplug electronics (desktop computers, TVs)
  • Charge devices, have backup chargers fully charged
  • Fill freezer with Ziplocks filled with ice/water bottles to help keep it cold as long as possible in case of loss of power. Empty space will 
  • Pets? Have a plan. Make sure you have food, water for them, peepee pads, and any medications they may need. 
  • Know where will you evacuate to if given the order
  • Have an emergency evacuation bag ready
    • Sturdy shoes
    • Complete change of clothing
    • Important documents (passports, birth certificates, etc) in a ziplock
  • Fill the tubs with water

During the Storm

  • Keep calm.
  • Stay inside the house until the storm passes.
  • Disconnect circuit breakers before electrical power is cut off. Leave a single switch enabled with a lamp connected to it to know when the current has been restored.
  • Stay in the room that offers the most security even if you hear that the glass is breaking.
  • If your home begins to be destroyed, cover yourself with a mattress. If your safe room is a bathroom with a bathtub, get inside the bathtub and cover yourself with a mattress.
  • Use the telephone only in case of urgent calls. Do not do it if you hear it is thundering.
  • If you are in a high-rise building, avoid upper floors, since the wind speed on higher floors is much higher. Go to a safe room.

After the Storm 

  • Use flashlights only, not candles, to illuminate in case of emergency.
  • Disconnect any electrical equipment you were using when the power was interrupted. 
  • Avoid opening the refrigerator and freezer.
  • If your garage door is electric, be sure to know where the lever is to operate it manually.
  • Be careful with standing water, downed trees, and power lines. 

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To download a printable version of this checklist, click here!
Stay safe, friends! 

xoxo, 

​Jenise
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