💙 A Note From Me I never thought I'd make a hurricane preparedness guide. I'd been through hurricanes before, and they always seemed to pass. We'd lose power, clean up, and life would slowly get back to normal. So when Hurricane Melissa was approaching, I honestly thought it would be the same. I was wrong.It was the strongest hurricane I've ever experienced. My family and I survived it, but it changed me forever. For weeks, we were cut off from the outside world. We had no way of contacting our family, and they had no way of contacting us. We ran out of food. The heat was unbearable. Every day brought a new challenge.Looking back, there are so many little things I wish I'd had—not expensive gadgets, just practical things that would've made those days a little easier. Some of the products in this guide are things I still use today.Others are things I bought afterward because I never want to be caught unprepared again. A few are items I saw become invaluable while helping with community relief after the storm. This isn't a perfect list. It's my list. And if it helps even one family feel a little more prepared, then sharing my experience was worth it. Stay safe. ❤️
