Hurricance Season - preparation list??

[SplshMtn99]

From Snopes:

Contrary to popular belief (and a frantic rise in the sales of these items before a hurricane hits), taping a home's windows with masking or duct tape does nothing to protect them. The windows will still break, with the tape doing nothing to impede the process. It's questionable that either sealant will even keep broken glass from dispersing, says the Federal Alliance for Safe Homes.

LOL, that was kind of my point. It was 1985 and Massachusetts. What do we know about hurricances anyway? LOL

I really think that if we get any type of hurricane up here, it would be LOTS of rain, but winds not as bad as FL gets....and they tend to track out of here REAL fast. So really, most damage would be from downed trees onto power lines & houses.

 

[Jeanny]

LOL, that was kind of my point. It was 1985 and Massachusetts. What do we know about hurricances anyway? LOL

I really think that if we get any type of hurricane up here, it would be LOTS of rain, but winds not as bad as FL gets....and they tend to track out of here REAL fast. So really, most damage would be from downed trees onto power lines & houses.

Gloria didn't do much damage when she came through Franklin where I lived at the time. We did lose power, but not for 6 days. There were tons of trees down.

I also remember Bob a few years later!! Lots of rain, but not a lot of damage thank goodness and he hit during August so there weren't any students at our college. I do remember getting the sandbags ready though.

 

[ducklite]

I think most of the tips have been covered.



It won't do you any good. Gas tanks in newer cars have a built-in anti-siphoning device. I know this because two neighbors tried to do it during Wilma and they almost passed out from the fumes. We had a hand pump/siphon and it didn't work. Of course, if you decide to drill the gas tank, that could work. But, can you say kaboom?

Interesting. I could have sworn my DH siphoned gas from one of the cars last year--but it wasn't with a hand siphon, it was a good old hunk 'o hose.

Anne

 

[SplshMtn99]

Jeanny, I lived in Blackstone then & it was pretty bad. TONS of weeping willows down. I remember going to the dump with my dad to get rid of the 3 trees we lost & there were ALOT of people there. We had a tree fall into our garage & kitchen.

I had also just started working at Iandoli's supermarket in Milford right before the storm. I remember big food orders before the storm, then people coming in to buy what they could after the storm & telling us they still had no power for days.

I remember Bob. We were sent home from work early (Northboro). I was outside walking in rain & wind with my SIL & wondering why we were sent home (Worcester). Wasn't bad.

 

[SplshMtn99]

I just mentioned the subject of some type of preparation to DH...and got the look. I guess I'm on my own. He wouldn't be here anyway. The National Guard will take good care of him. sigh

 

[Simba's Mom]

Ah, yes-I remember Iandoli's. Are they still in business? We lived in Paxton during the hurricane of 1985. Thank goodness we had what lots of people on the Gulf area don't-a finished basement. And we live right near the Gulf now-oh how I wish we had that basement back!

 

[SplshMtn99]

Ah, yes-I remember Iandoli's. Are they still in business? We lived in Paxton during the hurricane of 1985. Thank goodness we had what lots of people on the Gulf area don't-a finished basement. And we live right near the Gulf now-oh how I wish we had that basement back!

No, Shaw's bought them out mid 1986 I think. DH left late '86. I left early '87 along with lots of other store management at the time. We were both in Shrewsbury by that point.

 

[lucas]

Lucas,

I remember the cold showers, talk about "invigorating".

Ohhhhh yeah! And, who would have thought that I could take a shower so quickly?!!

 

[RitaZ.]

Ohhhhh yeah! And, who would have thought that I could take a shower so quickly?!!

OMG! That's so true!!! I remember turning on the water, standing there naked and staring at the water, then I waited and waited... I don't know if I was waiting for the water to "magically" warm up or trying to work up the nerve to shower. I think it was the latter!

 

[monarchsfan16]

I remember Bob. We were without power for a week. And as the only house on the road with a generator (meaning the only house with water since we're all on wells), my house was the happening place that week, according to dad. We were stranded north of here (Manchester area) up in northern NH at my grandparents though, so we had it easy
This is a rather timely topic. Anyone notice that tropical storm Beryl is hopefully going to be a VERY near miss for New England quite soon? Here's hoping it doesn't turn inland at all

And after all the wild weather, where do you get weather radios?

 

[Evil Queen]

OMG! That's so true!!! I remember turning on the water, standing there naked and staring at the water, then I waited and waited... I don't know if I was waiting for the water to "magically" warm up or trying to work up the nerve to shower. I think it was the latter!

lol-that was us too, working up the nerve.

 

[floridafam]

Just an FYI.

There was an article in the paper a few weeks ago about a program the state of Florida is going to offer to help residents prepare for the hurricane season.

The website is www.mysafefloridahome.com

I haven't been able to find out a lot about it but maybe this will benefit someone who wants to prepare.

 

[Jpgirl]

Put all your important papers in a water proof container. That would be insurance, birth certificates/passports/ssi cards. VIN numbers for your cars, license plate numbers, bank records/numbers. Anything you might need if you would have to evacuate. Keep cash on hand in the emergency kit to use when the ATM"s are down. We keep all of that in a zip lock bag in our waterproof hurricane kit. Also fill up your cars way before the hurricane hits. Last year I filled my cars up a week before the hurricane. We went out of town and came back 2 days before it hit. My dd ended up with no gas b/c she didn't heed our warning. The gas stations in our community were always out of gas 4 days before it hit because everyone was in a panic to fill up and leave town. Now I don't have less than a half tank during hurricane season. Also don't wait till the last minute to get food and water-the grocery stores are very chaotic with people who don't plan ahead.

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

Your city water would probably still be there, but you could be told to boil it before using it - so not very useful with no power.

Not necessarily--in Hurricane Hugo--we had NO running water for several days (I think a week, I don't remember).

YOu are advised that if a hurricane is approaching to fill the tub--so that you have some water. You won't necessary be able to drink it--but you'll be able to use it for things if you don't have any water at all.

 

[grlpwrd]

Great thread!

I've been thru earthquakes, tornados, and hurricanes here in Virginia and back home in Hawaii.

Besides a chainsaw, be sure to have extra chains and fuel. From my experience during Hurricane Isabel, neighbors were also in need of help.

Be sure to have tarps in case of rain after the hurricane. Lots of people here had trees crashing into their homes and tarps helped contain the damage once it started to rain again.

Essentials for babies, the elderly, or those who take medication regularly. Have the needed supplies on hand for them during crisis, such as extra diapers, etc.

 

[Jeanny]

. Anyone notice that tropical storm Beryl is hopefully going to be a VERY near miss for New England quite soon? Here's hoping it doesn't turn inland at all

And after all the wild weather, where do you get weather radios?

I hope she turns away, we're having our golf tournament at Blissful Meadows in Uxbridge tomorrow. It's a fundraiser for our football team, and I'll be out on #5 selling Mulligans. I have a poncho, I'll be fine as long as it's not lightning out!!