Boarding up your windows, don't wait till news of a hurricane is on its way and run to home depot like the rest of the state is doing. Have them ready and cut to size sitting in your garage ahead of time. Also a fully charged cordless drill and extra batteries is a good idea.
The offical hurricane survival question and answer thread
Having been through hurricanes Ike and Rita, evacuated for hurricane Andrew, and having worked an evacuee shelter for hurricane Katrina, I am here to answer your questions.
People that have been through a hurricane are welcome to help answer questions.
Have at least 1 week of food and water for every person in your group
Evacuate low lying areas
LED flashlights are better then old style bulbed flashlights
Buy lithium batteries
Buy LED flashlights with long battery life and low lumens for inside the house
Candles and kids do not mix
Secure important papers
Do not forget about pets
Take hurricanes seriously, they are nothing to play with
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People that have been through a hurricane are welcome to help answer questions.
Have at least 1 week of food and water for every person in your group
Evacuate low lying areas
LED flashlights are better then old style bulbed flashlights
Buy lithium batteries
Buy LED flashlights with long battery life and low lumens for inside the house
Candles and kids do not mix
Secure important papers
Do not forget about pets
Take hurricanes seriously, they are nothing to play with
