Originally Posted by ThirdOfFive (Post 2250808)

Heh. Maybe. But in the case of ThirdOfFive and his domestic associate, we're gonna die happy. We have enough water for drinking and cooking for two weeks at least, a two-burner camp stove with an adequate supply of gas bottles, a generator and cords long enough to reach the essentials in the house from the driveway where the generator will sit, ample food, electronic toys that will enable us to monitor and communicate with the outside world as needed, bathtub that will be full of water, and best of all three gallons of new pomegranate wine that tests out at over 16% alcohol.

Concerned. Not worried.

Originally Posted by Randall55 (Post 2250525)

One of the worst things that may happen is you lose your power. While you can, get a large plastic container with a lid, fill it with water and freeze it. This will help keep your food cool a little longer. When the power goes out, do not open the door until necessary.

Do you have a bathtub? Fill it with water. You may need it to flush your toilet, wash some clothes, or other uses. If you find you do not have to use it, water your plants. No sense in wasting all the water down the drain. Do not use as ddrinking water!

Fill containers with water for drinking, cooking, brushing your teeth, making coffee etc. Sometimes, water gets contaminated. Bottled water is not enough.

You may not have electricity for days. It is hot as hell in your house, no lights, no stove, no television, no internet, no way to store perishable food. I don't wish power loss on my worst enemy, it is that bad! Find a fix for these things while you can. Living without is going to test your nerves.

Charge all your phones and tablets before the hurricane and have an emergency charger for back up. Your relatives and friends will want to call to check up. If they can't reach you, they will panic. Also, you may need to call them or to call 911.

Stock up on batteries for flashlights, lanterns, radio etc.

Don't panic if you lose electricity. Volunteer trucks from other states head to our border before the hurricane hits. They wait in a safe area and enter as soon as the hurricane passes. Trucks will be in your area quicker than you think. As long as there is no damage, your power will be restored immediately. Sometimes, it may take longer. But, they will work long shifts to get the job done.

Place all your important papers and medications in a waterproof bag. Put them in a place where you can grab them quickly if you have to leave.

You may have roof damage and leaks. Have buckets or containers ready to catch the water.

Unplug all unnecessary electric items and cover your outside HVAC if possible.

Pack some clothes or have them ready to pack.

Make sure your car's gas tank is full. Sometimes, there is a gas shortage for a day or two.

Eat food from refrigerator and freezer now. It may spoil if power goes out.

Can you tell I experienced many hurricane aftermaths? Some will advise you it is a waste of time to prepare. I tell you "life is hell if you don't!" I learned this the hard way. Don't be a fool! Better to have than have not.

Most importantly, do not believe your power will not go out because they are underground. Have you seen the large towers and lines that run down the turnpike? They are not underground, are they? Need I say more? Hope not.

Originally Posted by Velvet (Post 2250464)

For example, do you leave the BBQ by the wall outside? I am not sure about this.
I have prepared with bottled water, dried food for several days, paper products, a manual generator with extension cords, 10 L gas in cans, charged up the iPhone and the power banks, car tank and cart tank full, checked on the neighbors if anyone needed help.
So far, in 5 years, I’ve never had to use any of it. I also have a Husky “card” table I can use for games or… it is strong enough to hold up the roof if it collapsed. I can get under it in an inner room in case of tornado. Fortunately the house is built high enough so no flooding, no big trees around and power lines are under ground.

Originally Posted by DAVES (Post 2250878)

These posts always remind me of the Twilight Zone where a guy is building an atomic fallout shelter and his neighbors are laughing. Then comes a warning of a pending attack and his neighbors all want to get into his shelter.

Originally Posted by JRcorvette (Post 2250887)

Question: Should you leave the attic access in the garage open or closed???

Originally Posted by JSRusso (Post 2250458)

Hi everyone, I am new here in the Lake Denham area. I have never had to prepare for a tropical storm or hurricane and was hoping to get some advice from you all. What if anything should I have on hand, and any other helpful advice would be appreciated. Thanks!

Originally Posted by Karmanng (Post 2250884)

Pic and where purchased of the table?

Originally Posted by Bjeanj (Post 2250709)

And chocolate. Don’t forget chocolate!

Originally Posted by Bill14564 (Post 2250886)

That’s one of the problems with the weather channel and others jumping immediately to DEFCON 1. If everything is going to be a disaster but the disaster rarely occurs then I learn to ignore them the next time.

Originally Posted by sallyg (Post 2250908)

Closed. The garage door is the most vulnerable part of your house. If it becomes damaged and the wind gets in, the wind will blow directly up into your attic and that puts your roof at risk of lifting off. Altho, those attic doors are pretty flimsy. Might not make a bit of difference, but let's think positive.

Originally Posted by Gpsma (Post 2250920)

The best thing is to find a good site on the internet with real meteorologists. Stop listening to the weather lady on local news whose whole qualification is she has big breasts in a tight dress nd can read from a teleprompter.

Originally Posted by JSRusso (Post 2250458)

Hi everyone, I am new here in the Lake Denham area. I have never had to prepare for a tropical storm or hurricane and was hoping to get some advice from you all. What if anything should I have on hand, and any other helpful advice would be appreciated. Thanks!

Originally Posted by Gpsma (Post 2250920)

The best thing is to find a good site on the internet with real meteorologists. Stop listening to the weather lady on local news whose whole qualification is she has big breasts in a tight dress nd can read from a teleprompter.

Originally Posted by rsibole (Post 2250907)

A little practical advice . . . .

Originally Posted by LuvtheVillages (Post 2250922)

Do you live The Villages? South of 441/27?
Go into your garage and look at your garage door. See all that metal reinforcement.

That’s part of the building code to protect you and your house from strong winds. That door is not going anywhere.

Also, roof rafters are designed to withstand hurricane winds.

Building codes were updated a dozen or so years ago after a pair of hurricanes (Michael?) tore through Florida and did a lot of damage.

Originally Posted by Gpsma (Post 2250920)

The best thing is to find a good site on the internet with real meteorologists. Stop listening to the weather lady on local news whose whole qualification is she has big breasts in a tight dress nd can read from a teleprompter.

Originally Posted by JMintzer (Post 2250965)

I dunno'. She seems to know what she's talking about...

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Originally Posted by JMintzer (Post 2250965)

I dunno'. She seems to know what she's talking about...

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Originally Posted by sallyg (Post 2250894)

When we first moved to FL I packed a "go bag" on June 1st, the start of hurricane season. Put extra meds, first aid kit, copies of insurance policies, phone chargers, couple of days clean clothes, etc. I also stocked up on canned food, bottled water, paper plates, that sort of thing. Each year I became more lax. It's probably still a good idea. Just hope this one veers off and all the hype is just that. Just in case - good luck everybody.

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC (Post 2250714)

Above advise is right on. The media is talking about this on and on, scares people to death.

This place was engineered to move water as necessary to prevent flooding.

Follow basic precautions, stay indoors during the worst of it and you will be fine.

Originally Posted by coffeebean (Post 2250964)

I lived in South Florida when Andrew hit. We were 60 miles from the eye of the storm. We had some palm fronds down in our neighborhood. It was after Andrew, I believe, that building codes were improved.

Originally Posted by CoachKandSportsguy (Post 2251024)

Just got the NOAA tornado warning for Wildwood from now through 6 AM tomorrow. .

Now everyone needs to sleep next to their phone, fully charged, or plugged in, with the volume on loud!

good luck to us

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC (Post 2251071)

I am awake next to my phone. Does that count?

Originally Posted by Flyers999 (Post 2251200)

Are the golf courses and rec centers open today? I see nothing about that in the local rag. In fact it has the normal rec center Wednesday schedule. So your 1 pm Mah-Jongg at Eisenhower is on today!