Hurricane prep, asking for ideas.

[littlemissmartypants]

There are so many people here who are more experienced than I am at so many things. I have been here before asking for help and ideas, and DU has saved my bacon numerous times.

As a matter of fact, I would be utterly alone now that my one half sister I no longer communicate with has lost her mind and is dangerous and my parents are now both making their way through the beautiful eternal cosmos together.

That's why I'm here every day. I think of you as my family. I am fortunate to be able to call some of you, my friends, and I am forever grateful for that!

So, I have been working on my hurricane prep, and these are things that I have never had, but I plan to add to my prep. But I need some help.

1. A weather radio
2. A camp stove
3. Free standing solar power source

Anything else that anyone can suggest, I would appreciate.

I'm working off of the standard hurricane readiness list, but I can tell that it hasn't been updated in a while. I mean, why would I need a two-way radio, which is on the list?

Off topic: but if anyone has any ideas, I would like to get a new not anything fancy turntable with Bluetooth in/out or just out, possibly expandable with speakers.

Thanks so much for everything, DU. I love you.

❤️ pants

[Norrrm]

1. Buy a Sharpie

OK... for that.

A deck of cards or some form of easy entertainment.

[UTUSN]

17. HAH!

[susanr516]

2. Bottled water

Flash lights, batteries, canned food, some type of charger for your cell phone, an ice chest, battery powered radio, and insect repellent or citronella candles. An emergency first aid kit. Never let your vehicle to get under half full during hurricane season. Cash may be the only way to purchase. Get a go bag ready with your important documents and medications. Also matches and a non electric can opener. Start buying your bottled water now. That's the first thing to sell out.
Now that I've scared you to death, the good news is you have a lot of advance notice, so you have time to prepare all the shelf-stable stuff.

[LetMyPeopleVote]

3. I have a home generator

I also have insulin and drugs in the fridge. We did the 2021 Houston freeze without a generator and it was hard keeping the insulin cold. I agree with the other items listed above. Bottle water will run out early when a storm is on the horizon

[Quakerfriend]

4. Hi 'smarty'

- Couple of suggestions:

Get a couple Lifestraws- in case you run out of drinking water.

Also, wearable, rechargeable head lamps- the kind with an elastic band.

[Rver]

5. Some of those solar

garden lites would be helpful and inexpensive. Charge during the day and put em around the house at nite so you can see where your walking. My .02

[cachukis]

6. I keep a Jackery rechargeable with solar panels for

phone and light charges.

[Phoenix61]

7. A tire patching kit. A compressor that plugs into

your car’s lighter/power source. When the roofs come off the nails for with them. Gas cans. It will take a lot longer to go anywhere so expect incredibly low mpgs.

[TBA]

8. Battery powered fan

I got a cheap one off Amazon, get plenty of batteries. It's the difference in sleeping and not sleeping IMO.

[marble falls]

9. Water wings. Or at least a waterskier's vest. Wellies, waders.

[AllaN01Bear]

10. small handheld am/ fm radio reciver

a wile back a friend at work was @ his work. they were having a earthquake dril
. behold an 6.0 earthqake hit.fema and other agencies were there and according to my friend evrybody pannicked. my friend was given a walki talki portable radio and my friend said that he learned a lot by using that ht as we call em
2 ways are good when the phone system goes down. non perishable food is a good one . you may be on your own for 3 days or more. that is what the agencies told my friend that he was on his own for 3 days.
well supplied first aid kit . my sis in mt view ca , has a go box in her car at all times and we as youngsers had our own go box by the front door.

[surfered]

11. We always evacuate taking our important papers (insurance, etc) with us

This depends on the forecast track, of course. If it gets close and strong enough, the power will be lost and too uncomfortable to stay.

Assuming the worse, make sure you have a good supply of water, canned food and prescription drugs.

[Niagara]

12. Here's hopefully a helpful list, LMSP

Plywood to secure glass windows or doors.


Plan for evacuation if needed: Full tank of gas in the vehicle, duffle bags or suitcases.


Water: At least one gallon per person per day and per pet too.


Non-perishable Food: Canned goods, protein bars, trail mix, dried fruits, and shelf-stable snacks. Also, a manual can opener.
Don't purchase foods that you normally don't purchase. Disposable dishes and utensils.

Lighting: Flashlights (with batteries), Battery operated candles (again with batteries), Oil lamps with paraffin lamp oil, there's also rechargeable lanterns and normal candles. A normal large candle and be placed inside an empty coffee can and used for a heat source if ever needed.


Personal hygiene and sanitation items: Some way to wash hands with a portable dish pan, extra hand washing water and soap, toothbrush and toothpaste, toilet paper, disinfectant wipes, baby wipes, insect repellent (standing water can bring more mosquitos), buckets, trash bags, blankets and or sleeping bags and extra clothing.


First Aid Kit: Antiseptics, a whistle, non-prescription medications and prescription medications, and other supplies for treating minor injuries or illnesses. Masks and gloves.

Fire extinguisher, carbon monoxide detector and smoke alarm, all working with extra batteries!

Waterproof container to store imperative photocopied documents and cash. Paper, pencil, crayons, markers to write things down, to keep a journal or to draw or write notes or letters.


Pet supplies: Latest pet vaccines updates, pet food, pet medications, carriers, leashes.


Extra batteries, extra batteries and extra batteries!

[justaprogressive]

13. To all the above I add

A solar powered camplight

https://thehikingadventure.com/best-solar-camping-lights

lotsa extra batteries

large thick candles

wooden matches

portable all-band radio

https://whywelikethis.com/best-all-band-radios/#gsc.tab=0

a generator wouldn't hurt

[Alpeduez21]

14. Are you sheltering in place or going to a shelter

Will you evacuate to a relatives or a hotel? Go 500 hundred miles away and camp? The answer to these questions will go a long way towards what you should have. If sheltering in place buy an extra item or three of nonperishable stuff you eat when you go shopping to slowly build a stockpile inexpensively. We have bottled water that is five years old and still good. As long as the seal is intact the water should be good every now and then I grab a bottle just to make sure. If you have a generator have fresh gas not five month old gas. When you fill your car empty the gas can I to the car fill the can then fill the car. You will keep your gas fresh that way

[wishstar]

15. I have found the camp stoves using butane canisters are easiest to operate

Just be sure to have a few extra canisters in case there is a prolonged power outage and always use the stove outside.

Have full tank of gas in car in anticipation of a bad storm and keep some cash on hand. Cash was essential after Hurricane Helene in my area because stores only took cash due to power and communication problems.

Also if you use milk for cereal and coffee etc, be sure to have some canned or carton milk (as well as cereal and coffee to get by!)

[yellow dahlia]

16. Do you have a well or town water?

If you have a well, the pump won't work when you lose power. Bottled water solves some problems.

But if you want to continue to flush your toilet, keep a quantity of water stashed aside. The gravity of the volume of water flushes the toilet. I keep water stored in large (rinsed out) laundry soap containers, specifically for flushing the toilet,

I also have a back up chargeable power source - it's portable for things like camping, and includes a radio. It has a light and plugs for AC and USB. It will last for several hours, depending on what you plug in. I make sure it has a charge, especially when a storm is predicted.

Ms. Pants

[UTUSN]

18. The worst is a couple of days without power. Cooler, ice, batteries.

[LogDog75]

19. A lot of good suggestions made

If you have a camping stove, make sure you use it outside!

Two-way family radios can help you connect to others with similar radios.

You can also buy a portable windup radio with light so you'll always have some light.

A portable charger for your cell phone and other gadgets. Get one as large as you can afford. I have one that will jump start a car four times on a single charge that also has USB outlets.

I suggest you have some food that's easy to carry like tuna fish in a pouch, granola bars, etc..

Another Item you may want is a backpack in case you have to evacuate. You'll need one gallon of water per person per day for three days and they will be heavy to carry. A backpack can hold food, clothing, and other essentials you'll need.