Hurricane Supplies
Living on the coast, I have experienced several hurricanes and have had to prepare when hunkering down and riding the storm. These are my recommendations to help prepare for hurricane season.
always be prepared with survival necessities, this survival kits for disaster preparedness can also be used for hikers, campers, road trips
be prepared when you lose electricity to be able to hear the weather updates with this AM/FM radio that includes a telescopic antenna for best reception, flashlight, USB port to charge cell phone, compass and more
batteries are always needed at my house for small electronics and toys, these may be needed in case of electricity outages during a hurricane or storm
I got one of these once when I went to the YMCA camp grounds and I can still use it during a power outage
I needed this as hurricane Beryl rains came inside my home from outside standing waters
helpful if water gets in your home from the hurricane
make sure you have plenty of pet food on hand during hurricane season in case stores are unable to open
having pet food stocked during hurricane season in case the stores are unable to open for several days
when preparing for hurricanes having plenty of bottled water on hand is a must, start early buying it when you first hear of storms maybe heading your way because stores start to limit how many you may purchase
I purchase big plastic water bottles and keep the empty jugs on hand to fill up before the hurricane reaches in case I need them for flushing the toilets
pistachios are a great snack to have on hand during hurricane season that doesn't require refrigeration
I like tuna but not everyone in my home does, it is a good non-perishable to have in the pantry if unable to cook during hurricane weather
my favorite protein bars to keep in the pantry are also good to have on hand during hurricane season
the grandbabies like these chewy granola bars, a good non-perishable to keep in the pantry during hurricane season
if you have small children, keeping dry milk that can be mixed with water may be useful for bowls of cereal or chocolate milk when refrigeration is not available during hurricane weather
I cannot not have peanut butter at my home! we all love PB&J but definitely can eat a sandwich that doesn't require cooking when loss of power during hurricane season
jerky is a non-perishable food to keep in the pantry during hurricane season, I like this brand as it tends to be softer and tender than some other brands I've tried
trail mix is a non-perishable snack to keep in the pantry during hurricane season
in case you end up cooking on the grill during hurricane season make sure you are prepared and have propane
some people along the coastal areas purchase protective storm shutters and put on windows before the hurricane arrives
professionally installed rolling shutters are very easy to use and also protect against water infiltration during hurricanes and strong storms, therefore reducing the occurrence of mold and mildew
Bermuda shutters are unique because of how easy it is to extend the arms and open up the shutter when there's no hurricane, this allows them to have a second function as a source of shade
if you have medicine that needs to be refrigerated, an ice chest comes in handy during the hurricane when power is lost to the refrigerator
make sure to move any patio furniture inside because the hurricane winds can pick it up and destroy it and cause damage
trees and branches may need to be removed after the hurricane blows through, remember if you have battery powered tools to have them fully charged before the storm arrives
don't forget your potted outdoor plants during hurricane weather, they need to be moved inside or placed inside the garage/shed to keep from getting blown around during the hurricane winds
perfect important document holder
in my home we have several portable chargers and they are necessary when power goes out during hurricanes and storms since we all live on our cell phones
be prepared during hurricane season for power outages with a portable power station
I'm not one to keep cash on me but you will need to get cash out of the bank before the hurricane hits because many places may not have working ATM's or electronic machines and may take cash only