Advice from a Long Islander who has been thru many a hurricane and have been without electric for a week:
Make sure all your electronics are charged, do laundry and top off your gas tank.
Your water should not be a problem and if you have a gas stove you should be able to continue to cook. If you have a gas grill make sure you have a full tank.
Bring in all things that can blow down or around outside.
If you loose electric try to open the freezer and refrigerator as little as possible. Do not stock your freezer. Depending how long your electric is out, be prepared to cook or throw away the food in your freezer.
Put your car in the garage.
One of the biggest damages is from fallen trees.
Make sure you have a couple of flashlights ad be careful if you use candles.
After you have been without electricity for a few days the biggest problem is boredom. Board games and the company of your neighbors will help distract you.
Stay safe.
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