Hurricane Irma

[Janet H]

I'm sure you people are aware of these things from past experience, but just ran across this list and figured it wouldn't hurt to post it anyway:

Many people think about food and water, but don’t think about some of the other factors to prepare.

Here are 15 things you can do, in addition to getting extra food and non-perishable items!

1. Fill your gas tank
2. Fill all necessary prescriptions
3. Get a manual can opener
4. Fill your tub with water in order to be able to flush, wash dishes, etc.
5. buy enough pet food, and include them your water supply
6. Do you have babies? Stock up on diapers and formula, and even feminine hygiene products
7. Get propane for your grill
8. Ensure that you have cash in case that’s all the money you have access to for a while
9. Charge all your devices….even if power lines are down, you can still listen to music or play games
10. Put all you important papers (Birth certificates, deed, homeowners or rental insurance policy, passports, automobile paperwork) into a water tight container
11. Wash all your laundry in case you can’t do laundry for a while
12. Fill your freezer with bags of ice and/or water bottles.
13. Buy extra ammo, always have a way to protect yourself
14. Stock up on paper products (paper plates, plastic utensils, toilet paper, paper towels)
15. Get oil lamps, lanterns, candles, flashlights, and matches

Don’t forget to also put away anything loose outside your house, or tie it down, because it can potentially become a projectile!

Please, please people, don't take any chances and stay safe!

 

[Uncle]

i did have plans for being in FT Lauderdale This week end

AND - Ya' Didn't Tell "ME" ! ! !

 

[MoonLit_Water]

AND - Ya' Didn't Tell "ME" ! ! !

SHAME ON ME, i know. We'll meet up someday, soon.

 

[AG51]

AND - Ya' Didn't Tell "ME" ! ! !

SHAME ON ME, i know. We'll meet up someday, soon.

me too please one days

 

[Khannnnn]

Thinking about all of you in Florida. Iowa is nice this time of year. Feel free to come visit. It's nice and dry .

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[AG51]

Thinking about all of you in Florida. Iowa is nice this time of year. Feel free to come visit. It's nice and dry .

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okay den I'll swings by and pick eberybodys up and we'll be dere soons ty

 

[oplholik]

From the other side of the Nation, we'll be watching, and hopeful for the best for all of you.

Koncerned? VERY, but we'll stay positive, and will send love and good thoughts to all our Floridian buds.

<wub>

Amen Kat! Fingers crossed for everyone.

 

[classwife]

Hello.....Irma fearful here. It's all my office could talk about today. We don't have anywhere we can go, so if it looks like it's really coming to make an unwelcome visit to Tampa, our new home came with hurricane shutters, which we'll put on and hunker in. My other half went shopping today, so we have water, batteries, and only healthy things to eat. No chips or cookies for us, nah unh, but we'll have sustenance. I had to visit the people who live behind us. We've only lived here a year and we've never met, but they have lot's of wood on top of a storage shed that if not removed will surely become unguided missiles if the wind is strong enough. They were very nice and promised to clean everything up, which was nice.

This was on my Facebook feed, and for anyone who remembers me from Provape threads, knows this has special meaning to me. I thought it was kind of funny.

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rb ! So good to hear from you (even under this circumstance !!)

 

[Khannnnn]

okay den I'll swings by and pick eberybodys up and we'll be dere soons ty

All are welcome. I got a small condo but plenty of ejuice and video games for all!!

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[Splatnext]

Another Tampa resident here, getting the rest of what is still needed tomorrow morning.Just checked that list up there, not much I still need thank goodness.

 

[Just Me]

Since I don't watch TV, I didn't know about Irma. Here in Texas, Houston got our attention with Harvey recently. Sounds like a touchy hurricane season so far.

I pray you all are prepared as possible and stay safe.

 

[Bea-FL]

rb ! So good to hear from you (even under this circumstance !!)

Hey, welcome back stranger!

All are welcome. I got a small condo but plenty of ejuice and video games for all!!

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Welcome to ECF! It's a great place with lots of great people who are always willing to help!

 

[Khannnnn]

Well I hope to be one of those people! I've started to get pretty comfy here lol.

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[MattB101]

 

[Bea-FL]

Well - if Ya' read my other post, then most of you already know what is has been happening around here (FT Lauderdale) since yesturday . . . Today - of course - was even worse . . . The good thing is they are getting what they NEED today and not waiting until "Irma" is knocking at the door like last time when "Wilma" came a shore . . . Thankfully, I am pretty much set-up with what I NEEDED to have since the beginning of the season, especially if I was going to stay in "My" apartment . . . (All I want to do tomorrow is get a haircut & 1 load of laundry done). . . However, I am NOT staying here (half "My" stuff I'm taking already in the trunk of car - just clothes & meds now left to pack), but going up to WPB to be with my best friends in their home just like when "Mathew" came breezing by last year . . . AND - If things change for the worse and it looks as though another "Andrew" is on the way here - I'll be heading for @Bea-FL or @classwife place . . . Just Sayin' . . .

Come on up!

 

[Iffy]

or northwest?

Into da smoke?

Don't really know where I'd go. I was gonna come up to your place but I guess that's out.

How fast can ya bail?

My fav main weather guy, Levi!!!

 

[Uncle]

me too please one days

Well - What would a visit with @MoonLit_Water really be without "YOU" . . .

All are welcome. I got a small condo but plenty of ejuice and video games for all!!

Hey There - Welcome . . .
I see Ya' got a "Branch" already over with the "Tree Family" . . .
BTW: I might just take Ya' up on that offer someday . . . So - Where's that condo ?

Come on up!

Thanks . . .

 

[Uncle]

"My" Apologies - had to burp . . .

(Guess that's the reason for double post . . . )

 

[Kenna]

Y'all be safe!

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[clnire]

Crap, Irma heading our way and I am stuck in a hospital! Long story short, freak accident claimed the tip of my right thumb and it is getting fixed as best they can. Poor hubby is left to deal with battening down alone.

Don't know if we will stay or go, I just hope I am out in time. If nothing else to help with the 2 dogs. Stay safe everyone!

 

[B2L]

Crap, Irma heading our way and I am stuck in a hospital! Long story short, freak accident claimed the tip of my right thumb and it is getting fixed as best they can. Poor hubby is left to deal with battening down alone.

Don't know if we will stay or go, I just hope I am out in time. If nothing else to help with the 2 dogs. Stay safe everyone!

Ouch, sorry to hear that and hoping you're out and on the mend PDQ.

People here in Jax are getting panicky, bottled water and gas are becoming scarce and generators are worth their weight in gold right now.

@classwife thanks for the thread, although I have to say I'm getting tired of having to have these "path of the storm" threads.

Praying for strong high pressure from the west and a watery, easterly path and death for Irma.