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Preparing for a hurricane!!
We are now 6 days out from the beginning of hurricane season. We could post a massive list of everything you could have on hand, but I will post the MOST important tjings you will need if you are hit by one and lose power, then we can add to it!!
Canned food and water, munchies, bread, juices for two weeks, I know the books say 3 days, but reality is if it is a decent hit it could take two weeks to get power returned and stores restocked.
Manual can opener
Batteries of all sizes
If you have a BBQ grill get propane, you can cook hot stuff and boil water outside
Paper plates, cups, bowls, silverware, napkins.
If you know you are going to get hit, fill up washing machine and tub with water. You can use it to wash up, and use to flush if city water is turned off.
NOAA radio
Fill up your car gas tank, don't wait till the last minute, long lines and gas WILL run out.
Take cash out of the bank, if you lose power so do banks, can't use ATM's
Have a safe room ready, bathroom, inside room with no windows. have a set of jeans, long shirt/top, sneakers and gloves. if you have a lot of damage and you have to crawl out you will be glad you have them.
Backup everything for very young children, you can't go buy it.
I suggest buying a few blue tarps, have hammer and nails and duct tape at the ready if needed for your roof, it could still be raining when it is over. You need shelter.
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