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Old 08-24-2012, 04:13 PM
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Anybody buying extra food, water, batteries? Making sure their cars have a full tank of gas? Know the best way to evacuate in case of flooding? Know where the safest place to wait if there is a tornado warning? Have an emergency radio?

I know it's very unusual and probably unnecessary, but it doesn't hurt to at least think about it.
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No preparation really. I always keep a lot of extra stuff to fix to eat and to drink. If it heads this way we will probably move our lanai furniture indoors so it won't be blown against the screen.
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Old 08-24-2012, 04:21 PM
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We bought some water, some extra canned goods that doesn't need heating up but didn't go over-board. I'm not sure that anyone can be "fully" prepared for an event like that.

Oh, we have a bunch of batteries, a battery operated radio and light as well. We also have candles. I got the RX's up to date as well and got a bit of cash (small bills) today.

We weren't here when Little Debbie passed by in June, but from what we've heard that's the kind of weather we'd probably have with Isaac. So it's good to be mindful and use common sense.
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Old 08-24-2012, 04:56 PM
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In a word NO!!!!

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Old 08-24-2012, 05:21 PM
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One thing you might want to do is make sure you have enough clothes should power go out. The possibility is remote, but if it does go out and is out for a bit, well....
Just remember seeing videos from laundry detergent companies, setting up wash centers for those who were without power for a while...they could bring their laundry to one of the locations set up with washers and dryers, get their clothing washed and dried.

Seems a strange prep action to take, but what the heck....
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Just making a list of things to do if we're going to get high winds, such as taking down the lanai TV, bringing in some potted plants and stuff. Since we always had to have earthquake supplies on hand in CA, we already have a stockpile of things ready. Hurricanes at least give you some warning, darn earthquakes don't.
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lot of empty water bottles to fill grill ready, lots of batteries, not much different then when we lose power for weeks at a time up north
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Will go get gas for the generator if need be, not ahead of time, don't like storing gas. (bought this monster last year when in NC and tornadoes took out the main transmission lines and our Lowes store in Sanford ). Bought a case of water cause we were almost out, more for drinking regular than for hurricane - duel purpose. Stood in line behind a guy at Publix that bought 170 dollars in water, weather radio and other supplies. Just kinda shook our heads. We had a couple frozen pizzas..LOL. So no not really doing anything out of the ordinary. Past experiences with hurricanes while visiting this state over the years is folks don't get to excited unless your talking direct hit of a 3 or higher. Just keep a weather eye to the sky for twisters off this thing.
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You know...thats a question. Didnt think of this before hand as our gas station in NC ran on a massive backup generator so when we had the days without power there pumps still worked. Are there stations here in the villages that run on generators should the power go out??
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Will go get gas for the generator if need be, not ahead of time, don't like storing gas. (bought this monster last year when in NC and tornadoes took out the main transmission lines and our Lowes store in Sanford ). Bought a case of water cause we were almost out, more for drinking regular than for hurricane - duel purpose. Stood in line behind a guy at Publix that bought 170 dollars in water, weather radio and other supplies. Just kinda shook our heads. We had a couple frozen pizzas..LOL. So no not really doing anything out of the ordinary. Past experiences with hurricanes while visiting this state over the years is folks don't get to excited unless your talking direct hit of a 3 or higher. Just keep a weather eye to the sky for twisters off this thing.
I remember when that happened. We had already moved to TV, but I remember because I know the area so well. We lived in Carolina Lakes, near Sanford for two years while my husband worked on FORSCOM at Bragg.

We filled our vehicle up with gas today just in case we need to evacuate.
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I'm just making sure the dog and cat have their food and a bottle of wine for me. Actually, I did get some batteries for the flashlight and lantern and filled the car with gas.
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I remember when that happened. We had already moved to TV, but I remember because I know the area so well. We lived in Carolina Lakes, near Sanford for two years while my husband worked on FORSCOM at Bragg.

We filled our vehicle up with gas today just in case we need to evacuate.
You lived just up the road from us, we were off buffalo lakes and 27. We didn't know till the next day but one went through north fayetteville and south bragg... took out the material maintence facility where my father worked. Damage was quite impressive especially all those snapped pines, ..won't forget that smell anytime soon. Still impressed how quickly they got that Lowes back up. We were going to go there that afternoon but mother wasn't feeling well so we decided not to...kinda glad. Knew several folks that were in the store when it hit. Its a small world isnt it

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I doubt we will be hit real bad but in case some things you may want to consider. Have full tank of gas in case you have to leave area, if you have trees that are "weak" you may want to stake them so they don't blow over,
have some water and radio handy, strong flash lights (big ones) with extra batteries, put car in garage to prevent stones from hitting them, candles are good as back ups. Have cell phone fully charged. etc.etc.
We went through 3 hurricanes which were very damaging and since we are so far from the shore I think we should get lots of rain, some wind but not the serious kind of problems since the hurricane is scheduled to be far off shore. BUT it can alway change.
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You lived just up the road from us, we were off buffalo lakes and 27. We didn't know till the next day but one went through north fayetteville and south bragg... took out the material maintence facility where my father worked. Damage was quite impressive especially all those snapped pines, ..won't forget that smell anytime soon. Still impressed how quickly they got that Lowes back up. We were going to go there that afternoon but mother wasn't feeling well so we decided not to...kinda glad. Knew several folks that were in the store when it hit. Its a small world isnt it
It is a small world. Nice meeting you! I love North Carolina. I made some wonderful friends there and learned to play golf in North Carolina. Thank God you weren't in the Lowe's.
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Went through all the huricanes in 2004 and 2005. Never lost power. Just stock up on beer and wine.
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