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Gazrok

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I know it's just a Tropical Storm now, but in the next couple of updates, it will be a Hurricane.
Not sure who all here is in the likely path of the storm. Us, we're likely to only see a bit of wind and rain from the outer bands as it goes up the Gulf. But, after Irma, we're not taking any chances, even if a Cat 1 or Cat 2.


So. we're taking our precautions. Boarding up windows, placing emergency water for the animals, getting any loose garden tools, lawn furniture, etc. up.

Likely don't need to, but I'll check our "storm closet" tonight. (it's a closet where we store candles, flashlights, sterno, lamp oil, batteries, flashlights, etc.)

It's nice no longer having to run to the store to stock up like so many years ago.
 
Always better to be safe than sorry with these storms. You just never know what they bring along with them. Make sure your preps are in order. If not used this go around, they won't go to waste. My big ones for hurricanes are always water, fuel and food. That includes for all critters too. Stay safe guys.
 
It's just easier to always have that stuff on hand.

My bigger recommendations are charcoal, lighters, and propane. Even a few days before a storm, these things vanish from stores (especially in rural areas) and aren't as quickly restocked.

On the critters, we certainly have a lot of preps that revolve around them. Both keeping them safe, and of course fed and calm during the weather.
 
It's just easier to always have that stuff on hand.

My bigger recommendations are charcoal, lighters, and propane. Even a few days before a storm, these things vanish from stores (especially in rural areas) and aren't as quickly restocked.

On the critters, we certainly have a lot of preps that revolve around them. Both keeping them safe, and of course fed and calm during the weather.
Yep, how many times have you had to go sit out in the barn to try to calm down critters? Lol :) I can so relate to this one.
 
This ‘tropical disturbance’ Went from a rain maker to cat 4 awfully fast! I’m glad it’s moving quickly at least so no one gets pummeled for a long period. That will help a lot with the inland flooding. As far as the Appalachua area, let’s just say I’m glad I wasn’t vacationing there right now....
 
I went out at least a couple times a day during Harvey. . . OMGoodness what a mess to have to clean up. With goats who never go out in the rain, they would just do their business everywhere including the water and feed troughs that I moved in the barn to have enough troughs that they could at least spread out some. All I can say is thank goodness for the well. If it wasn't for that, life would have been very difficult because I know that we wouldnt have had enough in storage for everyday cleaning along with water for us and all the animals and then toilet and washing since it was a few weeks that county had to turn off water. We would still have access to water that runs along our property , but hauling that much everyday is not something I would look forward to.
 
I went out at least a couple times a day during Harvey. . . OMGoodness what a mess to have to clean up. With goats who never go out in the rain, they would just do their business everywhere including the water and feed troughs that I moved in the barn to have enough troughs that they could at least spread out some. All I can say is thank goodness for the well. If it wasn't for that, life would have been very difficult because I know that we wouldnt have had enough in storage for everyday cleaning along with water for us and all the animals and then toilet and washing since it was a few weeks that county had to turn off water. We would still have access to water that runs along our property , but hauling that much everyday is not something I would look forward to.
What you just described is why I’m a fan of bugging out for large storms if possible. Weeks without power and water, grocerie stores stripped bare, etc. Even if your house is high and well built, the aftermath is worse than the storm. I’ve put a lot of forethought and effort and expense to mitigate my issues here, but the vast majority are not prepared for roughing it after a storm.
 
It’s why I’m in favor of studying the land before I move to or live on for historical events that has taken place such as before and after levees and dams were built etc... I’ve seen and read to much horror about inland flooding, overbank and flash flooding.
My two main things in looking for this property here were water access and elevation. I am in an earthquake zone, but not a major one luckily. There are always more things that could be checked, and being below a dam or resivour is a big one, but water access and flood resistance were all I was aware of at the time. Unfortunately we usually learn these kinds of things later in life and the hard way.
 
What you just described is why I’m a fan of bugging out for large storms if possible. Weeks without power and water, grocerie stores stripped bare, etc. Even if your house is high and well built, the aftermath is worse than the storm. I’ve put a lot of forethought and effort and expense to mitigate my issues here, but the vast majority are not prepared for roughing it after a storm.
I disagree, if your prepared and have no serious medical issues, why go through all the additiinal exspence of bugging out and leaving your property unprotected? If you cant stay and rough it for a few weeks, then why prep?
 
I disagree, if your prepared and have no serious medical issues, why go through all the additiinal exspence of bugging out and leaving your property unprotected? If you cant stay and rough it for a few weeks, then why prep?
I agree for me, it was for the general population I was talking about. I’m as set as anyone can get reasonably. I will stay through just about anything less than a nuke plant disaster.
Does bring to mind of a picture from Katrina. A guys hurricane proof house on the coast, before and after the storm. The house was unscathed, sitting on its 12’stilts. No visible damage at all. Then the camera panned back and showed the utter destruction all around it. No road, no utilities and 8’ deep storm debris as far as you could see. I guess the moral here is no one can prepare for everything.
 
Well, this is odd...

First thing I looked at was the models, and I was breathing a sigh of relief. The storm track is farther east than it was last night, so we should get a break.

Then I looked at weather.com and there was a tropical storm warning for our area until 1:30 pm today...

HUH???
Rain chances up through 1 pm are like 20% or less and the winds are supposed to be <15 mph. It's only supposed to start picking up after 2 pm.

Then I looked at the extended hour by hour forecast and we're supposed to have sustained winds over 40 mph between 8 pm and 2 am tonight. 100% chance of rain between 5 pm and midnight.

I'm confused!
 
Well, this is odd...

First thing I looked at was the models, and I was breathing a sigh of relief. The storm track is farther east than it was last night, so we should get a break.

Then I looked at weather.com and there was a tropical storm warning for our area until 1:30 pm today...

HUH???
Rain chances up through 1 pm are like 20% or less and the winds are supposed to be <15 mph. It's only supposed to start picking up after 2 pm.

Then I looked at the extended hour by hour forecast and we're supposed to have sustained winds over 40 mph between 8 pm and 2 am tonight. 100% chance of rain between 5 pm and midnight.

I'm confused!
Lol. Mine said 80% rain today and 90% rain tomorrow. That’s good enough for me right now to just take two days off. We are caught up on any interior work right now and everything else is outside. Glad it’s supposed to be clear and dry fri sat and sun, and fall temps too!
 
What you just described is why I’m a fan of bugging out for large storms if possible. Weeks without power and water, grocerie stores stripped bare, etc. Even if your house is high and well built, the aftermath is worse than the storm. I’ve put a lot of forethought and effort and expense to mitigate my issues here, but the vast majority are not prepared for roughing it after a storm.
I would much rather "rough it" than to evacuate. Last 2 hurricanes we never lost county water and did the hauling out by 55 gallon drums because that was before the well. We did make my MIL leave to stay with one of the grandkids though. At her age, it would have been too difficult for her to lift gallons of water to flush and also we were concerned with maybe health issues. She lives smack dab in the middle of the city and with her age, just felt better with her somewhere else.
Is it easy to do without? Well no, but it's a lot better to be at home where you are comfortable with a peace of mind verses however many miles away wondering about your home. Your home and land are the most important worldly possessions you have or that's how we see it.

EDit: I guess I should have said done without modern conveniences because we did have everything needed to survive. We just had to do things a little differently.
 
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