I’ve been working on a list of items needed to prepare for a hurricane.  My friends and family on Facebook have been assisting me with the creation of this list.   Here’s what we have thus far:

1) At least $100 cash to $500 if possible—1s, 5s, 10s, 20s, 50s, 100s and a roll of quarters—because ATMs or credit card machines may not work

2) A large ice chest with ice, healthy drinks, snacks & any extra medications needed

3) A bath tub full of water in case it’s cut off

4) Batteries and flashlights (or solar powered or hand-cranked flashlights),  candles, manual can openers, and don’t assume the batteries in the junk drawer are still good

5) Remove any items around the outside of the house that could be lifted by strong wind

6) A first aid kit—check to see if it still has everything in it

7) An emergency evacuation  plan

Note that you have about 40-50 gallons of fresh water stored in water heater

9) A hose to drain H2O heater

10) 5 gallon buckets

11) Duct tape

12) Ben & Jerry’s or your favorite ice cream!  (Maybe Rocky Road)

13) Make sure your car’s gas tank is full - gas pumps run on electricity, so if the power goes out - no gas (and gas cans if you get stranded)

14) Keep shoes on at all times and by the bed. Foot injuries are most common after storm destruction.  Select thick-soled and closed-toe shoes.

15) A weather radio

16) A small grill that uses those little green propane tanks - or your large back yard grill will do.

What are your ideas to add to our list?  Please post your ideas below in the comment box.  Your comments can be anonymous.  Thanks to all those who shared their ideas.

Your Blogger,

Sandra Rogers

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