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Old 08-25-2017, 08:19 AM
 
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There are preparedness lists out there - Just google them.
Gas stations near us had more gas this morning. They ran out last night (Thursday).


The best prep for us is freezing containers for ice and having those in the fridge. And if the power does go out, if you have gas, you still have hot water and can use your stove / oven. The problem is the heat in the house and adding more. Thankfully during these storms the temps go down a bit so it's not as hot. At least it was that way after IKE.
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Old 08-25-2017, 09:44 AM
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We had no power for almost two weeks after Ike. There was a cool front that arrived right after it so it actually wasn't too bad, but toward the second week it was pretty uncomfortably hot and muggy.

We filled and froze every water bottle/container we had (DH is a cyclist, plus two kids, we have a LOT), packing the freezer solid with them. We had cold drinking water for a few days at least, plus it helped keep freezer items cold a bit longer. We have a gas range so our neighbors with electric would bring thermoses for us to fill with boiling water.

We filled the big master tub with water to flush toilets if needed, but we had sufficient water pressure throughout.
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Old 08-25-2017, 03:21 PM
 
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Don't forget mosquito spray; power goes out several days (gotta open windows) & everything flooded mosquitos will be BAD.
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Old 08-25-2017, 04:17 PM
 
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They get through window screens?
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Old 08-25-2017, 06:18 PM
 
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Don't forget mosquito spray; power goes out several days (gotta open windows) & everything flooded mosquitos will be BAD.
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Old 08-25-2017, 06:21 PM
 
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I rather boil water than use bleach .... reminds me, I need to get a propane tank


To each his own! I figure the small amount of chlorine is nothing more than what you'd ingest in a swimming pool.
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