Suggestions for disaster preparation

@ramapo17 (30441)
Melbourne, Florida
October 4, 2016 2:45pm CST
Being we are in a hurricane emergency route we have a list of things to take with us and I wanted to share them in case anyone else has to evacuate too. full tank of gas, cash or travelers checks as the ATM might not work. Food, medicines for a few days, water, juice, portable can opener, eating utensils, paper plates, blankets and pillows, folding chairs if going to a shelter, change of clothes, personal hygiene items, portable radio with extra batteries, books to read or magazines, candles, flashlights. Telephone numbers for family members. Make sure cell phones are totally charged as power might be out for days.
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M.-L.
@MALUSE (69388)
• Germany
4 Oct 16
Your list sounds reasonable. I'm happy to say that I'll never need it. I live in Germany where we don't have such catastrophes. I can't imagine what it's like for you to prepare for the worst.
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Nancy Zink
@ramapo17 (30441)
• Melbourne, Florida
4 Oct 16
You are lucky. I have been in many hurricanes but never in the deep south like we are now. The last hurricane was Sandy, a few years ago and we lived in New Jersey and so many people lost their houses. The area is still a disaster area after a few years.
Judy Evans
@JudyEv (328120)
• Rockingham, Australia
10 Oct 16
We never have catastrophes here either really. A bushfire would be the only concern. I don't think that is as bad as a hurricane would be.
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Cool
@CoolPeace (1566)
• Miami, Florida
4 Oct 16
Hurricane supposed to be heading in my area.
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Nancy Zink
@ramapo17 (30441)
• Melbourne, Florida
4 Oct 16
It is. I am above Miami in Melbourne and we are going to the west coast to stay with a friend in New Port Richey. They are only suppose to get rain. I just hope we don't get much damage. We just moved here in May.
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Cool
@CoolPeace (1566)
• Miami, Florida
4 Oct 16
@ramapo17 It is good to have these items that you listed in your post all year round.
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Nancy Zink
@ramapo17 (30441)
• Melbourne, Florida
4 Oct 16
@CoolPeace You are right but not everyone does.
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crazyhorseladycx
@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
5 Oct 16
i'm thinkin' i'd be takin' 't least 2 weeks worth 'f meds if'n i took such - one ne'er knows how long 'ts gonna be 'til ya can get more :( seems they fergot to mention important documents?? those're a must'n any type 'f situation that requires one leaves their home. i read below that'cher gonna be headin' to yer friends home tomorrow - save journey, hon. lots'f folks're gonna be'n the road doin' the same'n i hope that all've patience...'n the smarts 'nough to've a full tank 'f gas.
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crazyhorseladycx
@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
10 Oct 16
@ramapo17 ya already got to go home? that's wonderful news, ms. nancy! i hope that all t'was well'n ya didn't suffer too much'n damages, hon.
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Nancy Zink
@ramapo17 (30441)
• Melbourne, Florida
11 Oct 16
@crazyhorseladycx A lot of tree limbs went down and we have a big pile in the front of our house waiting for the town to pick them up. Not bad at all.
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Nancy Zink
@ramapo17 (30441)
• Melbourne, Florida
9 Oct 16
We took our important documents. We had no problem going but had a lot of traffic coming back yesterday.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (328120)
• Rockingham, Australia
5 Oct 16
This is a good list. Do you wait to be advised to evacuate or do you decide it's time to go? And where will you go? Sorry for so many questions but I'm really interested.
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Nancy Zink
@ramapo17 (30441)
• Melbourne, Florida
9 Oct 16
We left before we were told to as we knew the traffic would be bad if we waited.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (328120)
• Rockingham, Australia
10 Oct 16
@ramapo17 That sounds a very good idea.
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Dena Miller
@Dena91 (16009)
• United States
5 Oct 16
Praying you'll be safe through the storm. Its suppose to give us high winds Friday ( western NC) a different story though for our eastern part of the state.
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Nancy Zink
@ramapo17 (30441)
• Melbourne, Florida
9 Oct 16
I hope you are safe to.
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Ritika Mannadiar
@RitzzView (2994)
• India
5 Oct 16
Its good that you're given time to prepare!
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Toni
@toniganzon (72279)
• Philippines
4 Oct 16
Keep safe everyone!
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hereandthere
@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
5 Oct 16
i would add a blank notebook and pens and a small emergency kit.
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williamjisir
@williamjisir66 (594)
• Hangzhou, China
5 Oct 16
It is very helpful information for anyone without having the experience of a hurricane. It is very similar to other disasters that one needs to get prepared for. Thanks for the informative thread. Take care, friend.
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