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

Reply to littlemissmartypants (Original post)

Fri May 16, 2025, 02:28 PM

May 2025

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.

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