Who knows some good tips for those that need to survive Hurricane Irene in the next couple of days? BBQ plus recipes?
Who knows some good tips for those that need to survive Hurricane Irene in the next couple of days? BBQ plus recipes?
The most important tips I've heard have been about water, in case of supply interruptions. It was recommended to have enough fresh water on hand for several days, at least a gallon per person per day. And filling the bathtub in case buckets of water are needed to flush the toilet.
Flashlights and batteries, of course, so you don't have to burn candles if the power goes out. I'm wondering about the contents of my fridge if that happens. They say frozen food will be okay for awhile if one doesn't open the door. And my fridge could use cleaning out anyway.
I think stocking up on charcoal is a good idea for those with a grill- many may be grilling for several days in the hardest-hit areas. Of course, those folks may already have been hit as I write this.
If you have any empty jugs kicking around the house, fill them most of the way and put them in your freezer. A bundt pan works well too. After frozen you can place one or two in the fridge to help keep it cold. I'm lucky, we have a generator here...
The Weather Channel website has an excellent list of hurricane prep tips, well worth checking into...
All good suggestions. I'm lucky to be 1/2 mile from a river. I always keep emergency "stuff" around since I'm in the country.
This is a great idea. I'm going to freeze some water jugs right away!Originally Posted by K. Slink
We recently purchased a motor home, so I'm going to leave it stocked up with the essentials of life in case we get a power outage, which is usually the worst we can expect living on The High Desert plateau in Central Oregon, unless one of the mountains in The Cascades start to rumble. Water sholdn't be a problem as we are served from a Community well, 800 ft down to the Oregon Aqua Fer
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