Hurricane what we need?

[hulahips]

OK. Have water stockedvuo, batteries, flashlight, canned goods, battery operated fan. What else do we need??

[hulahips]

Water stocked up. I meant. Walmart out of water already

[perrjojo]

Water stocked up. I meant. Walmart out of water already
Sams out of water.

[Barefoot]

OK. Have water stockedvuo, batteries, flashlight, canned goods, battery operated fan. What else do we need??
Toilet paper, Kleenex and paper towels.
Organize your passports, jewellery, bank info and important papers in a knapsack so you can grab it if you leave.

[fl boomer]

Make ice, or get blue ice packages & freeze them

Clean out freezer of any meat or other items that would rot if power is out for a long time, that you haven't used or is old.

Fill propane tank for gas grill

Fill car & golf cart with gas

Have some "cash" on hand

Be prepared to take in all porch furniture, potted plants, lawn ornaments, lanai furniture, etc & put in house or garage

[Taltarzac725]

How much wind can an enclosed lanai stand?

[NotGolfer]

If you have a telescoping flagpole, take it down.

[Wing-nut2]

When the storm get near, fill your bathtub with water. You might need it to flush the toilet. You can always fill pot, pitches and coolers with water. I've been in Florida since 1957. No need to panic.

[Taltarzac725]

Pick up anything that could be turned into a missile by high winds in your yard.

[Chatbrat]

Take of the house signs that are hanging from you post light ,also make reservations in the hotel where your evacuation plans will take you

[autumnspring]

OK. Have water stockedvuo, batteries, flashlight, canned goods, battery operated fan. What else do we need??


We were without power in NY for about five days during sandy.

We did not have a generator then and we do not have one now. OOPS one of those shoulda coulda mighta things.

Here we do not have a gas stove. Yet another shoulda coulda mighta.

As to water-if you do not know it your toilet is purely a mechanical device. You need about 2 gallons per flush so stock up PLENTY of water.

IF? You can still get them buy a coleman stove. Either the propane type or the gasoline type. I would NOT bring gasoline into your home-it is explosive. Buy instead the coleman fuel. Coleman fuel is naphtha-it is flamable but not explosive. If, you can't find the coleman fuel in the camping section. Look in paint supplies. You may well find it labeled NAPHTHA. A coleman latern-if you are not familiar with them, the gasoline type puts out as much light as a 100 w bulb-you can read by it. BE SURE YOU HAVE MANTLES FOR YOUR LANTERN. Obviously make sure it works. An extra generator is a good idea and if you've never changed one, it is not hard to do but read the instructions off the internet.

MATCHES.

For FOOD-get some canned soup. Make sure you have a manual can opener. If, you have a pocket knife with a can opener-be sure you know how to use it. Eggs-eggs will keep for several days without refrigeration. Salami and Jerky were invented long before refrigeration. Caned tuna-sardines. Caned milk. Powdered milk. Charcoal.

Based on our past experience first day or two is fun-after that-not so much.

[roob1]

Has there ever been an evacuation in The Villages due to a hurricane hitting FL?

Has anyone ever lost power and/or water for extended time in The Villages due to a hurricane hitting FL?

Please elaborate any hardships you have encountered in The Villages due to a hurricane hitting FL.

[Topspinmo]

OK. Have water stockedvuo, batteries, flashlight, canned goods, battery operated fan. What else do we need??


Good luck finding bottled water, I think it was shipped out to Texas last week?

[rjm1cc]

OK. Have water stockedvuo, batteries, flashlight, canned goods, battery operated fan. What else do we need??

Matches or lighter, cooking source.

[hulahips]

Don't forget battery Korea fans. If you Lose A.C., it can get very hot in ur home

[hulahips]

Battery operated fans

[golf2140]

Has there ever been an evacuation in The Villages due to a hurricane hitting FL?

Has anyone ever lost power and/or water for extended time in The Villages due to a hurricane hitting FL?

Please elaborate any hardships you have encountered in The Villages due to a hurricane hitting FL.

1. No

2. No

3. Been here for 2004 and 2005 never lost power. Keep calm

[asianthree]

Up north we have lost power for up to 10 days, couple times a year. We are so prepared in winter months for the worst, except flood. We have a contractor generator that will run everything except air conditioner. Thinking when I finally do last purge I just might bring it with me.

[coffeebean]

Really gun shy about flooding since seeing what happened to friends of ours in Kingwood, Texas. They never had flooding before even though other areas of Houston were flood prone even with moderate rain. They had 51" of water in their home and lost pretty much everything on their first floor.

If it were me, I would have prepared for the flood by bringing anything that wasn't nailed down to the second floor. I don't think I would have moved furniture though. Then......thinking about preparing for a flood, what if the roof blows off with the high winds? What do we do here in our homes with no second story? If we prepare for flood and move things to the attic, then we have to worry about the attic being exposed if the roof blows off. What do we do????

[jsw14]

1. No

2. No

3. Been here for 2004 and 2005 never lost power. Keep calm

YUP, Keep Calm is the word.. Tap-water won't kill Ya...

[coffeebean]

I'm ready to drink water from my Clorox cleaned tub. Agree....tap water won't kill ya.

[Happinow]

I just saw the news and they predict winds of 100mph in Orlando! I'm worried...... Is anyone leaving????

[Rango]

Got beer!

[obxgal]

Here are some tips if Irma decides to come this way:
A few hurricane tricks for those who may need it:
1. Start running your ice makers now and bagging the ice in freezer bags. Fill as much with space in between your freezer items as you can.
2. Freeze regular tap water for pets, cleaning or drinking in tupperware-type containers. REMEMBER to leave a small bit of space between the top of the water & the lids so the ice expands but doesn't crack the container.
3. Start using up your perishables to make more room for ice in the freezer.
4. Fill up all vehicles & check tires & oil. Fill up any gas containers you may have.
5. Cash from ATM, at least enough to get you through tolls and gas out of town. Call your bank if you plan on leaving the state so they don't freeze your card for out-of-area "suspicious" transactions.
6. All important docs screenshot & send to your email. Take originals in sealed bags or plastic bins.
7. Pet & livestock food & supplies. Vet records in case you need to shelter then at a storm-safe facility.
8. Evacuation plans and share with family members so they know where you're headed.
9. Consider putting heirlooms & photos in plastic bins in a high place, or safe room if you don't plan on taking them with you.
10. SECURE ALL FIREARMS & AMMUNITION PROPERLY.
11. Old rags & beach towels on your windowsills. Even with the best windows & shutters, water seeping from the wind pressure happens. A few damp towels is better than soaked drywall or floors!
12. Shutter windows and doors and bring everything outside into your garage or house NOW. Do not wait until the day before. Better to get done early and relax than wait until its too late.
13. If you don't already have your hurricane supplies, you might want to get them now. Shelves are already empty in most places.
14. Stock up on can goods, bottles of water. Canned tuna, salmon, baked beans (all can be eaten cold). Peanut butter, Jelly etc. Might be with out electric.
15. If you have a grill, stock up on propane.
16. Fill your tubs with water to flush your toilets with.
17. Lower your pool water to prevent flooding from that.
18. Have a hand can opener.
ALSO Stock up on meds.!!!

And don't forget to take in anything that could fly during high winds. Bird houses, feeders, grills, lawn furniture, lawn ornaments, etc.

[jsw14]

Got beer!

Yupper's.....:beer3:

[Trayderjoe]

Here are some tips if Irma decides to come this way:
A few hurricane tricks for those who may need it:
1. Start running your ice makers now and bagging the ice in freezer bags. Fill as much with space in between your freezer items as you can.
2. Freeze regular tap water for pets, cleaning or drinking in tupperware-type containers. REMEMBER to leave a small bit of space between the top of the water & the lids so the ice expands but doesn't crack the container.
3. Start using up your perishables to make more room for ice in the freezer.
4. Fill up all vehicles & check tires & oil. Fill up any gas containers you may have.
5. Cash from ATM, at least enough to get you through tolls and gas out of town. Call your bank if you plan on leaving the state so they don't freeze your card for out-of-area "suspicious" transactions.
6. All important docs screenshot & send to your email. Take originals in sealed bags or plastic bins.
7. Pet & livestock food & supplies. Vet records in case you need to shelter then at a storm-safe facility.
8. Evacuation plans and share with family members so they know where you're headed.
9. Consider putting heirlooms & photos in plastic bins in a high place, or safe room if you don't plan on taking them with you.
10. SECURE ALL FIREARMS & AMMUNITION PROPERLY.
11. Old rags & beach towels on your windowsills. Even with the best windows & shutters, water seeping from the wind pressure happens. A few damp towels is better than soaked drywall or floors!
12. Shutter windows and doors and bring everything outside into your garage or house NOW. Do not wait until the day before. Better to get done early and relax than wait until its too late.
13. If you don't already have your hurricane supplies, you might want to get them now. Shelves are already empty in most places.
14. Stock up on can goods, bottles of water. Canned tuna, salmon, baked beans (all can be eaten cold). Peanut butter, Jelly etc. Might be with out electric.
15. If you have a grill, stock up on propane.
16. Fill your tubs with water to flush your toilets with.
17. Lower your pool water to prevent flooding from that.
18. Have a hand can opener.
ALSO Stock up on meds.!!!

And don't forget to take in anything that could fly during high winds. Bird houses, feeders, grills, lawn furniture, lawn ornaments, etc.

Nice list! I would add to the list to charge all phones/devices you might need prior to losing power (basically if the storm is predicted to track here, make sure you charge your devices before the winds arrive).

One thing that we have for after the storm is a set of tarps just in case we lose shingles so that we can try and add at least a little protection to the underlayment. When the tornado came through (was it 2007?), our home lost some shingles, a vent, and a screen (we were lucky as homes two streets over had more damage). If you have spare shingles (or can get them fairly quickly after a storm) and are handy and can replace them yourself, then you probably aren't as concerned.

[kcrazorbackfan]

1. No

2. No

3. Been here for 2004 and 2005 never lost power. Keep calm

The sky is falling, the sky is falling. We've got propane, canned goods, water, generator, gas in all containers - everything everyone needs but it's something we have all the time.

Isn't central Florida where all Floridians go to when there is a evacuation?

[coffeebean]

I plan to put the gas BBQ grill in the house. What do I do with the propane tank? I don't want to leave it outside.

[Nucky]

I plan to put the gas BBQ grill in the house. What do I do with the propane tank? I don't want to leave it outside.

Please don't even think about using the BBQ Grill in the house or garage. Google it for the details why it's a bad idea. :ohdear:

[newknees12]

Take good photos of the interior and exterior of your home before the Hurricane. Helps a lot if you have to do an inventory of damages. Upload it to the Cloud for safekeeping.

[PennBF]

There are some great suggestions and recommendations in these notes. Have been through 3 hurricanes in Southern Florida and some of these are great ideas. A potential problem is molds from water and there are dishes in Home Depot or Lowes you can use to determine if there is mold and if it is good or bad mold? Taking pictures of the inside of your home is a great suggestion. If you have water in the house ServPro is a great company to repair that. Another idea is that if you have things you really want to protect, (e.g.picures, wills, deeds, etc.) you may consider putting them in the washing machine whicih is typically sealed.:ho:

[dewilson58]

1. No

2. No

3. Been here for 2004 and 2005 never lost power. Keep calm


Good Questions, Good Replies.

Lots of new people in TV (& Florida in general)

[spring_chicken]

The sky is falling, the sky is falling. We've got propane, canned goods, water, generator, gas in all containers - everything everyone needs but it's something we have all the time.

Isn't central Florida where all Floridians go to when there is a evacuation?

It's TOTV, the sky is always falling!

[Barefoot]

1. No
2. No
3. Been here for 2004 and 2005 never lost power. Keep calm

And there you have it from good authority, keep calm. (Easy for me to say, we're up north).
Due to a fire in our Villages home in January, we lost most of our furniture.
We hear that our house has been restored to new condition. Hope it stays that way. :doh:

[pauld315]

Really gun shy about flooding since seeing what happened to friends of ours in Kingwood, Texas. They never had flooding before even though other areas of Houston were flood prone even with moderate rain. They had 51" of water in their home and lost pretty much everything on their first floor.

If it were me, I would have prepared for the flood by bringing anything that wasn't nailed down to the second floor. I don't think I would have moved furniture though. Then......thinking about preparing for a flood, what if the roof blows off with the high winds? What do we do here in our homes with no second story? If we prepare for flood and move things to the attic, then we have to worry about the attic being exposed if the roof blows off. What do we do????

Harvey was a much slower moving storm and that is what caused the flooding. I wouldn't worry about that with Irma

[pauld315]

Make sure you have CASH and full tanks of gas. If power is lost you will have no way to get any cash since ATM's etc do not work. Neither do Credit Card swipers and for that matter gas pumps. Fill your propane tanks so you can have some great cookouts with your neighbors cooking all the meat that is defrosting in your freezer while they are trying to restore power. Battery operated radio is a must as well as a couple of good flashlights with extra batteries.

[slipcovers]

1. No

2. No

3. Been here for 2004 and 2005 never lost power. Keep calm

TV has underground wiring, usually power is not affected.

[dewilson58]

Can you even nail plywood up on a stucco???.......without special anchors??

[rjm1cc]

Here are some tips if Irma decides to come this way:
A few hurricane tricks for those who may need it:
1. Start running your ice makers now and bagging the ice in freezer bags. Fill as much with space in between your freezer items as you can.
2. Freeze regular tap water for pets, cleaning or drinking in tupperware-type containers. REMEMBER to leave a small bit of space between the top of the water & the lids so the ice expands but doesn't crack the container.
3. Start using up your perishables to make more room for ice in the freezer.
4. Fill up all vehicles & check tires & oil. Fill up any gas containers you may have.
5. Cash from ATM, at least enough to get you through tolls and gas out of town. Call your bank if you plan on leaving the state so they don't freeze your card for out-of-area "suspicious" transactions.
6. All important docs screenshot & send to your email. Take originals in sealed bags or plastic bins.
7. Pet & livestock food & supplies. Vet records in case you need to shelter then at a storm-safe facility.
8. Evacuation plans and share with family members so they know where you're headed.
9. Consider putting heirlooms & photos in plastic bins in a high place, or safe room if you don't plan on taking them with you.
10. SECURE ALL FIREARMS & AMMUNITION PROPERLY.
11. Old rags & beach towels on your windowsills. Even with the best windows & shutters, water seeping from the wind pressure happens. A few damp towels is better than soaked drywall or floors!
12. Shutter windows and doors and bring everything outside into your garage or house NOW. Do not wait until the day before. Better to get done early and relax than wait until its too late.
13. If you don't already have your hurricane supplies, you might want to get them now. Shelves are already empty in most places.
14. Stock up on can goods, bottles of water. Canned tuna, salmon, baked beans (all can be eaten cold). Peanut butter, Jelly etc. Might be with out electric.
15. If you have a grill, stock up on propane.
16. Fill your tubs with water to flush your toilets with.
17. Lower your pool water to prevent flooding from that.
18. Have a hand can opener.
ALSO Stock up on meds.!!!

And don't forget to take in anything that could fly during high winds. Bird houses, feeders, grills, lawn furniture, lawn ornaments, etc.
Very good list
Thank you

[rjm1cc]

I plan to put the gas BBQ grill in the house. What do I do with the propane tank? I don't want to leave it outside.

I think the only option you have is your garage.