Thread: Preparing for a hurricane!!

I completely agree with that!!

Amen!

Me, too!

Our VDF (Very Dear Friends) now live at the beach full time! They have a safety deposit box at a local back there for their important papers ... AND a box under their bed with photos and a case of water. They are ready with all they need to get to our house (100 miles from the coast) when there is an evacuation. Also, they will leave early ... not wait until the roads are jammed. Better silly than sorry!

For folks living on the coast having A PLAN is a must!

Bank boxes aren't waterproof, so I'd make sure mine was on higher ground. Lots of bank boxes went under in Katrina ruining lots of documents and other things. Not to mention that in some cases it was a number of months before customers were allowed access to the soggy contents.

Also, the contents of a bank box are not insured by default.

I wouldn't keep a box of photos under a bed - more like the attic or at least a shelf in a closet - if you don't have time to grab they might have a better chance.

You'd be surprised how much people forget of their plan when disaster is looming.

Also, if you evacuate, there are a number of documents you want to take with you including proof of flood insurance and homeowners insurance.

Originally Posted by zydecocruiser

Bank boxes aren't waterproof, so I'd make sure mine was on higher ground. Lots of bank boxes went under in Katrina ruining lots of documents and other things. Not to mention that in some cases it was a number of months before customers were allowed access to the soggy contents.

Also, the contents of a bank box are not insured by default.

I wouldn't keep a box of photos under a bed - more like the attic or at least a shelf in a closet - if you don't have time to grab they might have a better chance.

You'd be surprised how much people forget of their plan when disaster is looming.

Also, if you evacuate, there are a number of documents you want to take with you including proof of flood insurance and homeowners insurance.

Good Point, ZY!

They still have a Safety Deposit Box here in Columbia ... probably where they have this sort of thing. I'll suggest they leave that key here. (They have a key to our house so that would be no problem if we're away.) What good would it be if they were to forget to bring the key!

Not worried about the box of photos. She told me it would be the only thing they'd take if they had to evacuate quickly. They already plan to lock things up there and leave EARLY if there is even a possibility. We're expecting to see them often August thru October!

Thanks again, ZY!

Lucky coastal residents have relatives - or friends like LULU - who live inland, and are glad to accept weather refugees for few days. Others don't, and may or may not find an available hotel room. They'll be scarce, scarce, scarce during a hurricane.

If you are unable to find a hotel room, you may find yourself in a shelter... but DON'T expect hotel like accommodations at an emergency shelter. No pillows or blankets will be provided.... and you'll also be limited in what you may take with you into a shelter.

Here's an article about that very topic from our local 24 hour news station:

According to the American Red Cross you'll get about 20 square feet of space if you're going to be at one of their shelters during hurricane season, so it’s important to be economical when you are packing. Red Cross volunteer Jim Young has some tips.

• You can bring anything that has a crank, like a radio or flashlights or anything that has extra batteries to go with it.
• You should definitely bring a weather radio.
• Red Cross shelters do not allow coolers, but if you do have a small personal cooler you can keep your medication in it.
• Two blankets and a pillow for each person are a must. Lawn chairs are suggested for sleeping on and they’re easy to transport. Sleeping bags are also good.
• Air mattresses are discouraged, unless they are twin sized or for multiple people.
• Unless it's a service animal, pets are not allowed in regular shelters. There are pet shelters in every count

FROM: CFNews13

Hey LuLu,
I live 20 minutes from Charleston harbor! Can we evac. to your house too?
Actually we evacuate to Cashiers, NC. My parents have a home there. It's like going on an "evacuation vacation."