- Lift your possessions off the floor in case of flooding.
- Drape a wet towel over your cooler chests to keep contents chilled for longer periods.
- Ways to pass the time - a)get comfy, b)read a book, c)play some dominoes or board games, d)listen to music.
- The refrigerator will safely keep food cold for about 4 hours if it is unopened. A full freezer will hold the temperature for approximately 48 hours (24 hours if it's half full) if you keep the door closed.
- Turn off propane tanks.
- Keep tuned to the radio or television.
- If power goes out - use your flashlights instead of candles or open flames as a light source.
- If power goes out - turn off all appliances and your main breaker. This will prevent power surges from damaging them when the power is restored.
- If power goes out - drape a blanket or comforter over your fridge to help it stay cooler - open it as little as possible.
- Never leave a leashed pet unattended - this is a cruel death trap. Rising waters and projectiles from fierce winds can kill them.
- Keep pets in their carriers.
- Animals do feel safer on higher ground - put their carrier up on a counter or in a cabinet but keep checking on them.
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It's a good idea to have some food storage that you can use in case of disasters too. Then at least you won't starve!
ReplyDeleteI try to keep some food that I know can be opened w/o electricity so we can pop open a can of soup or whatever if needed.
ReplyDeleteHi Honey Mommy,
ReplyDeleteSo right. I've done previous posts emphasizing that very thing. We need to have some food storage in case of emergencies.
Hi Pam,
Very good point. It makes not sense to have food that needs electricity for you to be able to eat it.
Thank you so much for your contributions to this discussion.