Hurricane preparations
 

What does one need? I've already gotten:
Batteries
Food & Water (for humans and kitties)
Car tanked up
Beer



What else??

charcoal or gas for cooking, hot dogs and hamburger meat, buns, ketchup, mustard, lettuce, tomato, onion

ice for drinks

duct tape for repairs (get the tough kind)

slim jims for food if the cooking part gets too damp

Somewhere to pee?

note to all y'all

DO NOT USE CHARCOAL OR GAS FOR COOKING (OR HEATING) INDOORS.

get wet if you must, go hungry if you must. Don't fire that stuff up inside.

/PSA

Yes, you cook during the eye.

found this site - might be handy to someone.

grocery stores won't be crazy at all tonight. Nope. Not at all.

ftfy

It's going to be windy. I'm going to bring my lawn chairs inside. Maybe the garbage cans too, although they are in a little nook and don't have much room to blow around.

Also going to clean the leaves out of the drain by the basement door. That will help keep the basement flooding to a minimum. Our pantry is pretty full, and we can always cook stuff on the gas stove top. The power will almost certainly be out for several hours at a minimum. Hopefully not days.

We trimmed the dead limbs out of our huge oak tree a couple years ago, and it's still in pretty good shape. That's the only thing I'm really worried about.

I just got back from a 2 hour trip to the store for "a few things" ...
OMFG - I got the last two cases of water - they were sold out of water SOLD OUT! WTF? Took friggin forever as every blue hair and mother with screaming children were there as well.

The only person who died during Cyclone Yasi died of asphyxiation caused by running a generator indoors.

Please don't do this. The irony must wear off pretty quickly.


ETA:
Toilet paper.
Ammunition.

And a gun, unless you plan on making one out of toilet paper.

Kill yourselves......... Safe the tax dollars.. :lol2:

Thanks Zen & Clod ...
Looks like I'm all covered then. This thing may actually hit right frikkin here.

Oh, and Merc ... bite me.

3ways3days.org

Cash - if power goes out, you won't be able to get any from ATMs and stores may not take them.

Where are you at if I may ask?

Right in line for a situation that potentially has not happened for over 100 years.
South of Philly, PA.

Got the cash too - thanks. Thought of that on my way home tonight.

How did you fare? We only got rain and wind here.

We made out fine, thanks. It was a long bad thunderstorm.
The only preparations we ran out of was liquor/beer.
Stood out on the porch watching the wind and rain for most of it.

That's good to hear. :)

how did it affect you, bbro? I was worried about you....

Good to hear. You are what, 200 miles inland?
I didn't think much was happening there.
Duck and those areas are the ones that really got hit even though all the press wants to talk about is NYC.

thanks.

*sigh*

What's the sigh for Monster?

classic - I am about 120-130 miles inland. If it had kept its strength, we would've gotten a lot worse. We still had 50-60 mph winds. I saw a lot about VT today. I haven't been really reading up on it too much, though. I think because of the flooding, I read they are up to 40 deaths now.

Hope everyone else is safe!

lol - we only had 40-50mph winds here. I'm really surprised yours was that much worse being so far inland. Then again that was when the storm first hit land - when it was at its strongest.

You'll need all this shit, tough guy [/jerky boy]

100 Items to Disappear First

1. Generators (Good ones cost dearly. Gas storage, risky. Noisy...target of thieves; maintenance etc.)
2. Water Filters/Purifiers
3. Portable Toilets
4. Seasoned Firewood. Wood takes about 6 - 12 months to become dried, for home uses.
5. Lamp Oil, Wicks, Lamps (First Choice: Buy CLEAR oil. If scarce, stockpile ANY!)
6. Coleman Fuel. Impossible to stockpile too much.
7. Guns, Ammunition, Pepper Spray, Knives, Clubs, Bats & Slingshots.
8. Hand-can openers, & hand egg beaters, whisks.
9. Honey/Syrups/white, brown sugar
10. Rice - Beans - Wheat
11. Vegetable Oil (for cooking) Without it food burns/must be boiled etc.,)
12. Charcoal, Lighter Fluid (Will become scarce suddenly)
13. Water Containers (Urgent Item to obtain.) Any size. Small: HARD CLEAR PLASTIC ONLY - note - food grade if for drinking.
14. Mini Heater head (Propane) (Without this item, propane won't heat a room.)
15. Grain Grinder (Non-electric)
16. Propane Cylinders (Urgent: Definite shortages will occur.
17. Survival Guide Book.
18. Mantles: Aladdin, Coleman, etc. (Without this item, longer-term lighting is difficult.)
19. Baby Supplies: Diapers/formula. ointments/aspirin, etc.
20. Washboards, Mop Bucket w/wringer (for Laundry)
21. Cookstoves (Propane, Coleman & Kerosene)
22. Vitamins
23. Propane Cylinder Handle-Holder (Urgent: Small canister use is dangerous without this item)
24. Feminine Hygiene/Haircare/Skin products.
25. Thermal underwear (Tops & Bottoms)
26. Bow saws, axes and hatchets, Wedges (also, honing oil)
27. Aluminum Foil Reg. & Heavy Duty (Great Cooking and Barter Item)
28. Gasoline Containers (Plastic & Metal)
29. Garbage Bags (Impossible To Have Too Many).
30. Toilet Paper, Kleenex, Paper Towels
31. Milk - Powdered & Condensed (Shake Liquid every 3 to 4 months)
32. Garden Seeds (Non-Hybrid) (A MUST)
33. Clothes pins/line/hangers (A MUST)
34. Coleman's Pump Repair Kit
35. Tuna Fish (in oil)
36. Fire Extinguishers (or..large box of Baking Soda in every room)
37. First aid kits
38. Batteries (all sizes...buy furthest-out for Expiration Dates)
39. Garlic, spices & vinegar, baking supplies
40. Big Dogs (and plenty of dog food)
41. Flour, yeast & salt
42. Matches. {"Strike Anywhere" preferred.) Boxed, wooden matches will go first
43. Writing paper/pads/pencils, solar calculators
44. Insulated ice chests (good for keeping items from freezing in Wintertime.)
45. Workboots, belts, Levis & durable shirts
46. Flashlights/LIGHTSTICKS & torches, "No. 76 Dietz" Lanterns
47. Journals, Diaries & Scrapbooks (jot down ideas, feelings, experience; Historic Times)
48. Garbage cans Plastic (great for storage, water, transporting - if with wheels)
49. Men's Hygiene: Shampoo, Toothbrush/paste, Mouthwash/floss, nail clippers, etc
50. Cast iron cookware (sturdy, efficient)
51. Fishing supplies/tools
52. Mosquito coils/repellent, sprays/creams
53. Duct Tape
54. Tarps/stakes/twine/nails/rope/spikes
55. Candles
56. Laundry Detergent (liquid)
57. Backpacks, Duffel Bags
58. Garden tools & supplies
59. Scissors, fabrics & sewing supplies
60. Canned Fruits, Veggies, Soups, stews, etc.
61. Bleach (plain, NOT scented: 4 to 6% sodium hypochlorite)
62. Canning supplies, (Jars/lids/wax)
63. Knives & Sharpening tools: files, stones, steel
64. Bicycles...Tires/tubes/pumps/chains, etc
65. Sleeping Bags & blankets/pillows/mats
66. Carbon Monoxide Alarm (battery powered)
67. Board Games, Cards, Dice
68. d-con Rat poison, MOUSE PRUFE II, Roach Killer
69. Mousetraps, Ant traps & cockroach magnets
70. Paper plates/cups/utensils (stock up, folks)
71. Baby wipes, oils, waterless & Antibacterial soap (saves a lot of water)
72. Rain gear, rubberized boots, etc.
73. Shaving supplies (razors & creams, talc, after shave)
74. Hand pumps & siphons (for water and for fuels)
75. Soysauce, vinegar, bullions/gravy/soupbase
76. Reading glasses
77. Chocolate/Cocoa/Tang/Punch (water enhancers)
78. "Survival-in-a-Can"
79. Woolen clothing, scarves/ear-muffs/mittens
80. Boy Scout Handbook, / also Leaders Catalog
81. Roll-on Window Insulation Kit (MANCO)
82. Graham crackers, saltines, pretzels, Trail mix/Jerky
83. Popcorn, Peanut Butter, Nuts
84. Socks, Underwear, T-shirts, etc. (extras)
85. Lumber (all types)
86. Wagons & carts (for transport to and from)
87. Cots & Inflatable mattress's
88. Gloves: Work/warming/gardening, etc.
89. Lantern Hangers
90. Screen Patches, glue, nails, screws,, nuts & bolts
91. Teas
92. Coffee
93. Cigarettes
94. Wine/Liquors (for bribes, medicinal, etc,)
95. Paraffin wax
96. Glue, nails, nuts, bolts, screws, etc.
97. Chewing gum/candies
98. Atomizers (for cooling/bathing)
99. Hats & cotton neckerchiefs
100. Goats/chickens

From a Sarajevo War Survivor:
Experiencing horrible things that can happen in a war - death of parents and
friends, hunger and malnutrition, endless freezing cold, fear, sniper attacks.

1. Stockpiling helps. but you never no how long trouble will last, so locate
near renewable food sources.
2. Living near a well with a manual pump is like being in Eden.
3. After awhile, even gold can lose its luster. But there is no luxury in war
quite like toilet paper. Its surplus value is greater than gold's.
4. If you had to go without one utility, lose electricity - it's the easiest to
do without (unless you're in a very nice climate with no need for heat.)
5. Canned foods are awesome, especially if their contents are tasty without
heating. One of the best things to stockpile is canned gravy - it makes a lot of
the dry unappetizing things you find to eat in war somewhat edible. Only needs
enough heat to "warm", not to cook. It's cheap too, especially if you buy it in
bulk.
6. Bring some books - escapist ones like romance or mysteries become more
valuable as the war continues. Sure, it's great to have a lot of survival
guides, but you'll figure most of that out on your own anyway - trust me, you'll
have a lot of time on your hands.
7. The feeling that you're human can fade pretty fast. I can't tell you how many
people I knew who would have traded a much needed meal for just a little bit of
toothpaste, rouge, soap or cologne. Not much point in fighting if you have to
lose your humanity. These things are morale-builders like nothing else.
8. Slow burning candles and matches, matches, matches

I'm ready!

You left out cats. Excellent for pest control, can be at least partially self sufficient by eating said pests. Soft and warm living pillows when the utilities have vanished and you're out of firewood.

Viva la felines!

I'd figured I would pick up a few D batteries the Friday before the storm hit my area, but I was several hours too late. One clerk told me they ran out by 1PM, and there I was, casually shopping at about 7PM.

I really wanted to avoid using candles if the power went out. Last time we had a lit candle in the house, Bosco was so enthralled by it he tried to sniff the flame. :eek:

Amazingly, I was able to get duct tape. I have 100+ y.o. windows and was just a tiny bit worried about the panes blowing out, so I'd planned to make temporary repairs with trash bags and the duct tape. But lucky for me, the wind and rain didn't really hit the sides of the building my windows face.

There is one more use, you know. :yum: :devil: