I caved LOL I actually went out and did a bit of
emergency preparedness. I went and
bought bottled water, as well as some flashlights and extra batteries. Thanks to my mom and her prepping tendencies,
we have loads of food if we need it. I
am not really worried about a storm; I love extreme weather. The first year I moved to Florida was when I
think tropical storm Andrea rolled through.
I remember being at work and wanting to see my first major storm. I went outside and it was awesome, rain was
pouring down, wind was whipping the banners wildly, thunder crashing, I loved
it. Then realized I was locked out of
hospital LOL I had to call the floor and ask somebody to come down to let me
back in LOL no way was I walking around in the storm to the emergency room to
get back in. I would be soaked within 30
seconds. Thankfully I got back in and since have looked forward to hurricane
season here in Jacksonville. I know they
are horribly devastating for some people, but that still does not make them
exciting. OK so I thought I would throw
in my own emergency preparedness post.
Mainly to help me get mentally and physically ready, and if somebody
else finds a tidbit useful, all the better.
Now there is a difference between a hurricane watch and warning: with a
watch hurricane conditions are a threat within 48 hours. With a warning conditions are expected within
36 hours. In order to find out the
latest information people should listen to
NOAA weather radio to hear the
latest updates from the
National Weather Service. All windows, doors, and shutters should be
secured, as well as anything that could be carried off by the winds fastened
down or brought inside. So all those lovely plants and wind chimes I made need
to be taken down, or risk being destroyed. I did not know, but totally makes
sense, turn the fridge to coldest setting just in case power goes out. It will help food last a little bit
longer. Fill up your car with gas,
thankfully prices aren’t too high right now. Might want to splurge for a future
car wash after the storm, and get a few more cents off gas price. Most
important: have a personal evacuation plan if needed, and what the cities
evacuation route is. OK that route plan
does not make sense to me, it just seems it would be at a standstill in an
emergency. Now for supplies, make sure you have clean water, enough for a few
days for each member of your family.
OK
no idea where to store all that water LOL mine is filling up the back of my
car. Also have the afore mentioned
flashlights with plenty of extra batteries.
Staci has already claimed hers and is having fun with it LOL
kids+flashlights=adventure. A first aid kit with extra medications is
completely needed. Being a nurse I have a pretty fantastic kit already. Have a small tool kit to fix minor oops. Hygiene products: shampoo, soap, toothpaste
(get varieties that don’t require water if you can find them) mouthwash is good
just in case can’t brush teeth with water.
Make sure all cell phones and iPads are charged up. Get a car charger
just in case electricity goes out. Have a current map of your area, most
tourist stops will have free ones. Bug spray (
on guard for zika virus, et al…)
and extra cash. Remember during and in
the immediate afterwards only drive or use cell phone when absolutely
necessary.
Unless you’re an idiot you
know not to go near any downed wires, stay very clear of them. Don’t go into
any buildings that are surrounded by water, in fact avoid all water unless you
know for sure it is not contaminated. No eating, drinking, or bathing in
it. Just stay safe with your
family. Sit back, with a cozy cup of
coffee, tea, or cocoa, and enjoy the wonder of the elements. It will eventually pass.
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