Prayers are with Florida: Here comes Dorian!

September 1, 2019February 6, 2023

My prayers are with everyone in Florida and everywhere in it’s wrath. Make last minute preparations, and get out NOW!!!

It is now too late to do any preparation, so, make sure at all costs, that you try to make the sensible decision, and evacuate, Here are some pointers:

When authorities say to evacuate, DO NOT argue, and do so immediately.
Make sure you bring proper ID, you will need it to get back when the storm has passed.
Leave and mobile homes and to go to a nearby shelter.
If your home is not on high ground or in a flood plain, go to a shelter.

Make sure you do not forget anything at home, because you will not be able to return to home one you leave! The authorities WILL NOT allow you to go back once you make your move for any reason, as they do not have time to deal with security issues and are trained to make sure everyone is getting out. If you wait too long and cannot evacuate, if you have an emergency, a lot of times there may be no assistance for you in an emergency. Phone lines are down even in this computer age, and emergency individuals are swarmed with work, and a lot of people already evacuated. Here are some survival tips:

DURING THE HURRICANE:

Always stay indoors during a hurricane, and do not venture outside because strong winds will blow things around. The force of a flying object can be deadly or devastating.
Make sure you know low-lying and flood prone areas, and STAY AWAY. Once water covers, you will not know how low they really are. Do not walk on the flooded areas, as manhole covers wash away, and the chance of falling into a crevice is very dangerous.
Stay informed by monitoring the storm by radio, and if power is still an option, plug in the TV, and/or internet. A battery operated NOAA.com weather radio is most helpful.
Avoid the phone, except for a serious emergency.

Stay alert for extended rainfall and all subsequent flooding after the hurricane has passed and tropical storm has moved out of the area. If you evacuated, return only when the officials approve say it is safe. Drive only if necessary and avoid flooded roads and washed out areas. Have ID ready as checkpoints only allow officials, media, cleared parties and people with proper credentials to pass for safety and security.

Here are After the Storm tips:

AFTER A HURRICANE:

Access any and all damages carefully and pay attention to safety, including embedded glass and shrapnel. Have a first aid kit handy.

Call insurance and only follow the following tips after proper accessing has been done, and don’t forget to take photos first before you fix damages. keep all receipts for supplies, fixing–for insurance or to claim a loss.
Access the possibility and turn on utilities ONLY if possible, plug in at every receptacle in case of lightning strikes after possible submersion. Make sure that you have battery operated security as it is not safe to leave AC on during a storm.
Access stability and remove the straps on the roof. Remove hurricane straps/clips to fastening your home’s roof to the frame of the house, thus reducing any roof damage.
Remove any head/foot bolts on entry doors.
Remove or higher window covers and storm shutters. Carefully take all board-up and covering down/off.
Re-install antennae and satellite equipment.
Take down the strapping from secured attached structures. Re-position all patio furniture, grills, etc. Turn on propane and hook up utilities if possible.
Check the sump pumps and drains, and make sure they are operating properly to assure that they are ready for subsequent storms.
It may take several weeks to dispose of refuse, make sure if any waste is hazardous to dispose of properly.
Fix the decor to return everything to it’s normal state.

More in-depth information on hurricanes in general are located on my original blog-post: Tips For Playing it Safe During a Hurricane. Other information and forecasts, movements and important information can be found at:

FIND YOUR LOCAL NOAA.com WEATHER RADIO STATION: