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HURRICANE PREPARATION THREAD

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by SwoLy-D, Sep 10, 2008.

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  1. SwoLy-D

    SwoLy-D Member

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    Let's see if we can help each other get ready for the worst, if anything. Let's keep this friendly and without arguments.

    FULL TANK OF GAS
    3 changes of clothes
    WATER - 3 days worth
    NON-PERISHABLE food - vienna sausages, crackers, corn, green beans, canned stuff, etc.
    CAN OPENER - the multi-opener kind, that also opens corks and soda bottles, etc.
    BATTERY RADIO
    CANDLES
    DRY MATCHES
    FLASH LIGHT and an extra set of batteries
    MASKING TAPE
    FIRST AID KIT with alcohol prep pads, adhesive bandages, aspirin, etc.

    :eek: what else am I missing?

    We are a family of 4, which includes Mrs. SwoLy (pebbles), my 7 and 10-year-old daughters.

    We also have 2 cats, one Chia Garfield pet. Hey, let's keep our sanity. ;)

    PET FOOD.

    Add what you think I missed or you think is necessary. Ladies, don't forget your 'female' needs.
     
    #1 SwoLy-D, Sep 10, 2008
  2. Supermac34

    Supermac34 President, Von Wafer Fan Club

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    Hard copy p*rn.
     
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  3. lpbman

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    If you have any ice chests, fill them with as much ice as you can. If you have family that has medication that needs refrigeration this can go from really nice to life saving.

    Lots and lots of ice!
     
    #3 lpbman, Sep 10, 2008
  4. codell

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    Im in the process of freezing 5 1 gallon jugs of water. going to use those to keep perishibles in a large cooler I have.
     
    #4 codell, Sep 10, 2008
  5. SwoLy-D

    SwoLy-D Member

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    Sweet stuff, codell, thanks.

    LOL, SuperMac. :D

    Mrs. SwoLy is on the other PC (i'm on the laptop) searching for Emergency Preparedness stuff. She found this very good article :eek: :

    http://www.fcs.uga.edu/pubs/current/FDNS-E-34-2.html
     
    #5 SwoLy-D, Sep 10, 2008
  6. Kam

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    plastic folders and crap to keep your important documents together.
     
    #6 Kam, Sep 10, 2008
  7. Butterfingers

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    not doing anything lol
     
    #7 Butterfingers, Sep 10, 2008
  8. WhoMikeJames

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    *Right Hand


    :eek:
     
    #8 WhoMikeJames, Sep 10, 2008
  9. Northside Storm

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    Condoms.

    Unless you keep them in the First Aid Kit...

    ...which would be so, so wrong.
     
    #9 Northside Storm, Sep 10, 2008
  10. Castor27

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    Yep great idea. Or you can fill some gallon sizede ziplocs with ice from your ice trays. i do both.

    The local government here in Beaumont is suggesting making sure you have supplies for at least 5 days just to be on the safe side.
     
    #10 Castor27, Sep 10, 2008
  11. Landlord Landry

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    Xanax
     
    #11 Landlord Landry, Sep 10, 2008
  12. Rocket River

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    I haven't been watching the news too too much lately
    Is this looking REAL
    or
    another Scare?

    Sorry If i sound cynical but after the debacle that was RITA
    I've gotten very Skeptical

    Rocket River
     
    #12 Rocket River, Sep 10, 2008
  13. MadMax

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    They can never tell you for sure, RR. But if you live in Houston there is a very very real chance you will be experiencing hurricane force winds this weekend.
     
    #13 MadMax, Sep 10, 2008
  14. Pole

    Pole Houston Rockets--Tilman Fertitta's latest mess.

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    I'm going out tomorrow to get the one item I got for Rita.......a good fifth of single malt.
     
    #14 Pole, Sep 10, 2008
  15. Jeremiah

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    A gun could come in handy.
     
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  16. BigSherv

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    they still make that?

     
    #16 BigSherv, Sep 10, 2008
  17. SwoLy-D

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    Skeptics go on to the other thread to battle it out with Jeff and the other forecaster dudes... ;)

    I mean, I understand. This thread is for items we might need in case Hurricane Ike, though. :eek:
     
    #17 SwoLy-D, Sep 10, 2008
  18. robbie380

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    i'd just watch survivorman and i think you will be set.
     
    #18 robbie380, Sep 10, 2008
  19. Landlord Landry

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    if it makes you feel any better, I'm not that worried about it, but I don't see how it would hurt to prepare for the worst.
     
    #19 Landlord Landry, Sep 10, 2008
  20. MoBalls

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    Pliers.
     
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