Living through Hurricane Wilma in 2005 was really scary. The lights were out, the traffic was bad and people got injured and lost loved ones, homes and pets. were swept away. Everyone is saying we are due for a hurricane and that this hurricane Irma is no joke at a category 5 right now over the Carribean, I am worried for my family in Puerto Rico because it's going to hit them tomorrow. I am really scared for them and praying they make it through this. A Category 3 was bad in 2005, so I can't even imagine a Cat 5 Hurricane and the devastation it will bring. Small storms knock out power in Puerto Rico for months If a storm of this magnitude hits them it will be months before they get power and fresh water.
They say it's going to hit Florida this coming weekend and being that I live right on the ocean I don't plan on sticking around to find out either way! I just hope my home is there when I get back and hopefully this storm goes off into the ocean and doesn't hit us. I see everyone from the supermarket to my job freaking out. I think the news has created a little bit of mass hysteria because they keep replaying the images of what happened in Texas. All we can do is wait and see what happens later on in the week and hope is misses us. My prayers go out to everyone in the Carribean right now and to the residents of Texas who were hit by the last hurricane.
Below is a small checklist I have found and I have added a link to a more extensive one.
Have enough food and water for each person for at least 3-7 days.
Water
• 1 gallon of water per person per day (additional water for bathing, etc.)
• Store water in clean plastic containers
Food
• Purchase foods that require no refrigeration and little preparation, such as:
• Ready-to-eat canned food
• Canned juices, milk, and soup
• Snacks, cookies and cereal
• Soft drinks, instant coffee, tea
• Lots of ice 'so you can freeze your water supply'
For Pets
• Newspapers, cardboard or cat litter
• Moist canned foods (to preserve water)
• Plastic sheets to cover floor of pet's room
Your Medicine
• First aid kit
• Rubbing alcohol
• Aspirin
• Extra prescription medication (especially for heart problems and diabetes)
• Personal Items of value bring with you in a zip lock or small lock box
• Toilet paper, towels, soap, shampoo
• Personal and feminine hygiene products
• Contact lenses and an extra pair of eyeglasses
Some Other supplies
• Battery-operated radio, flashlights, non-electric can opener, extra batteries
• Charcoal, waterproof matches, extra propane gas for grills (Use grills outside only!)
• Portable cooler
• Plastic trash bags
• Wind-up or battery-operated clock.
• Sheet plastic, duct tape.
• Paper napkins and plates, plastic cups
• A change of clothing per person, good shoes
• Make sure to have enough insect repellant because when it flooded all sorts of bugs come out.
Link to the Redcross checklist printable list
and
For current real-time information on where the hurricane is please visit http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
Get prepared early, get loved ones, pets and yourself to a safe place.
Stay safe and God Bless
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I'm still betting on a last minute swerve to anywhere-but-here.
I don't know about this one @lexiconical last year with Matthew I took that chance and I was ok. I hope it swerve's but I won't be around for this one! Stay safe
Good luck if you're evacuating.
Thank you and good luck to you too
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Hi,
I just went through Hurricane Harvey. It was the MOST scariest thing I've been through. We had so much water. My neighbors all had water very high in their homes, to the point where they had to get on roofs. I've lived in Texas my entire life and have been witness to numerous hurricanes here. Nothing prepared me for the amount of water. My daughter and I ended up having to be rescued in a boat and taken to a shelter. We stayed there 4 days. My husband stayed home, to take care of our animals and I was on pins and needles the entire time. It was too much for me to handle. I can't swim, nor am I equipped to protect my daughter from flood waters. It could have been worse and it was for the many people who lost their lives, and their families and all of their belongings. I would have never anticipated this. We were 30 inches above the historical record regarding rainfall. If I could give one word of advice it would be to heed the warnings and get out of there. It was very surreal for me to see the water over my car and gate and looking at the water getting closer and closer threatening to breach my home and being an island surrounded by angry water. We were lucky as it didn't come in. But trying to fix my car and make it in to work is very stressful, keeping a positive view of things is paramount. I hope that you and your family will be safe and take the necessary precautions.
WOW, Brandi crazy all that happened, I wish you the best of luck and hope you get back on your feet quick. My prayers are with you.
Thank you, Your prayers are welcomed. :)
I hope our Floridian steemians are prepared! We all witnessed the devastation in Texas. This storm while different, has the potential to be equally destructive for likely different reasons (category 5... such intense winds).
Yes, I am leaving soon towards the Orlando area and tomorrow will check the news to see whats going on and if it's bad i will head to Alabama or Tn. How about you? Stay safe
I am up in Boston, so this is not (hopefully) an issue for me personally, however I know people with family in FL so I am hoping for their safety. Glad you are heading out of harms way, this storm looks to be an intense one. Reminds me of Andrew from all those years ago.
Be safe @road2wisdom, I have tons of friends in florida... tons are leaving :(
Thank you
Praying for you and your family in Puerto Ricos safety. 🙏 Please keep us posted how you are doing.
Thank you @lydon.sipe I appreciate the Prayers and will update you.
Good luck @road2wisdom. I hope your home and neighbors make it through. Lots of positive energy to the Caribbean!! <3 <3
Thank you @arinfinite very much appreciated
We reside right outside of Gainesville, FL and this is a wise thing to spread out there to our fellow Floridians. Scary one this time and I hope everyone takes heed to be safe and get out while they still can.
Yes, I agree better to be safe than sorry later.
good list, and we can hope for the best. I will be leaving on Sunday for a cruise in Alaska, and need to make sure all is nailed down, but have full metal shutter I can use to encase my house. Still, watching the news closely
Good I will be in out of state too but I need to make sure my home is secure as I live right on the beach! Stay sage and have fun on your Trip.
I am glad you will not be there as I suggested to you !! The waves will be horrendous, they were talking waves of 15 metres every 16 seconds ( I am praying that your house will be there when you get back !! Please keep me posted ! Upvoted @road2wisdom !
Yes, you were actually the first to bring it to my attention. I pray my home will be there too! Thank you for your prayers @gomeravibz
Yes with this sort of thing time is of the importance as i favours the reaction time ! I am glad thart my post has given you this time to plan and consider what you best do ) be safe @road2wisdom !
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I've always enjoyed reading your post this one is close to my heart because I am from Puerto Rico and I know how it feels to lose everything my family lost everything in 1989 Hurricane Hugo destroyed our home. So my heart goes out to all the people in Texas and all the people in the Caribbean.
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Also in south florida just starting to get prepared...hoping for the best
Stay safe.
Irma is no joke! Praying for your family!
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Mereka bilang itu akan menimpa Florida akhir pekan yang akan datang ini dan karena saya tinggal di samudra, saya tidak berencana untuk terus mencari-cari cara lain! Saya hanya berharap rumah saya ada saat saya kembali dan semoga badai ini meluncur ke laut dan tidak menimpa kita. Saya melihat semua orang dari supermarket ke pekerjaan saya panik. Saya pikir berita tersebut telah menciptakan sedikit histeria massa karena mereka terus memutar ulang bayangan tentang apa yang terjadi di Texas. Yang bisa kita lakukan hanyalah menunggu dan melihat apa yang terjadi kemudian dalam minggu ini dan harapan merindukan kita. Doa saya pergi ke semua orang di Carribean sekarang juga ke penduduk Texas yang terkena badai terakhir.
I live in Florida west coast and yes this is serious. Everyone PREPARE!
Your right, pray and hope for the best, I have family in Puerto Rico and wish them
Well. But it's headed right at them. This is bad storm.
I agree be prepared and stay safe. I hope PR ended up ok. My prayers have been going out thanks
I will be going through this with you. Stay safe.
You too and thank you
Prayers for all down South! There are so many who will be affected. Remember your vital records - SSN and birth certificates. Your family. Your Bible. Your community. Your sanity.
Thank you