Yesterday, much of our area was hit hard by a Nor’easter. Five inches of rain fell in one day. Despite lots of local flooding we, thankfully, made it through relatively unscathed.
However, we did take a few precautions, before the storm hit, to prepare for the worst.
10 Things To Do To Prepare for a Storm
- Have plenty of flashlights and new batteries. Battery operated camping lanterns work great.
- Shop for a stash of nonperishable food and water.
- Cash on hand. Visit the ATM before the storm hits.
- Full tank of gas.
- Charge your cell phones.
- Have a battery operated radio on hand.
- Buy or make extra ice for coolers to preserve perishables if power fails.
- Bring in wood for fireplace in case of power failure.
- Move stuff off the basement floor in case of flooding during a major rain event.
- Pack an overnight bag with a few essential in case you need to make a quick exit.
Depending on the type or severity of the expected storm these steps may not be enough – but at least it’s a start.
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This is a great- and helpful- list. Thanks for posting it!
Karen,
You are welcome.