Preparing For Summer Storms...

Jace

Jace

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Severe weather is unpredictable...
but, you can prepare for it.

• Assemble an Emergency Kit.
Having the essentials - nonperishable food, water and medications - to last 72 hours
or more.
Put in flashlight, candles, matches or butane lighter.
And, anything else you need.

• Make a Plan for Extended Outages.
Check to see if your community or area has a designated location with back-up power
where your household could stay for several days.
Consider identifying areas where you might need assistance... wheelchair bound, etc.

• Sign up for Alerts.
On your local energy company's website, sign up for emails and text mess alerts

Once you are enrolled, you can report outages and get updates.

Any other suggestions? 🤔
Please, contribute!
 

Well, I'm surprised...Nobody? Else? cares?
 

One thing people might consider is checking their homeowners insurance to check what is and isn't covered. A few years ago we had a severe hail storm during the summer which damaged many peoples roofs (and cars). Some people were surprised when they discovered their insurance did not cover the damage to the roof.
 
Make sure your batteries are good, those flashlights and other items won't work if your batteries are so old they are dead. I am always prepared both summer and winter.



I just wish we would get one of those monsoon rains that lasts for days!
 
Jace said:
Severe weather is unpredictable...
but, you can prepare for it.

• Assemble an Emergency Kit.
Having the essentials - nonperishable food, water and medications - to last 72 hours
or more.
Put in flashlight, candles, matches or butane lighter.
And, anything else you need.

• Make a Plan for Extended Outages.
Check to see if your community or area has a designated location with back-up power
where your household could stay for several days.
Consider identifying areas where you might need assistance... wheelchair bound, etc.

• Sign up for Alerts.
On your local energy company's website, sign up for emails and text mess alerts

Once you are enrolled, you can report outages and get updates.

Any other suggestions? 🤔
Please, contribute!
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These are good tips! We have had emergency kits for many years now - and update the batteries often.
Also, have a first-aid kit available. (we have one in the car and one at home).
I have a hand-operated radio that I can crank (no battery or electricity) when the power is out to get the local news.
Store water bottles for a few days supply - that is always important.

Have a designated place to go to in case you cannot access your home (flooding, etc).
 
Jace said:
Well, I'm surprised...Nobody? Else? cares?
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Your tips are much appreciated but I guess there are more than a few of us who live where not even rain, let alone storms, happen during the summer (which lasts here from April 'till about the middle of November). It rained sometimes in the summer where I grew up but it doesn't even rain much in the winter anymore around here. Gee, I miss the rain. :cry:
 
Bonnie said:
Saw all that flooding in St. Louis on the news this morning.
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Yes, St. Louis really got dumped on last night....biggest one day rainfall in that cities history....some parts got almost 12". We got a bit over 1", but areas to the North and East got a lot more. We're still slightly under the normal rainfall for the year, but with more coming this week, we should be about normal.
 
Jace said:
Well, I'm surprised...Nobody? Else? cares?
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I do care because I lived in South Florida for many years and we used to go for extended periods of time without power after hurricanes hit. I would add:

  • Fill up your car with gas because pumps won't work if there is no electricity.
  • Take cash out of the ATM because ATMs will not work if there is no electricity.

Aside from that, your recommendations are very comprehensive. Been there, done that!
 
MarkinPhx said:
One thing people might consider is checking their homeowners insurance to check what is and isn't covered. A few years ago we had a severe hail storm during the summer which damaged many peoples roofs (and cars). Some people were surprised when they discovered their insurance did not cover the damage to the roof.
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Great point! We've been through a few hail storms. Many in our neighborhood replaced their roofs during the last hail storm. I hired a roofing company and discovered that my homeowner's insurance had a deductible that meant I would pay $11,000 out of pocket. The guy with the roofing company told me I didn't need a new roof right now and over a 16-year period I would have probably saved more than $11,000 on my homeowners insurance.
 
dseag2 said:
  • Fill up your car with gas because pumps won't work if there is no electricity.
  • Take cash out of the ATM because ATMs will not work if there is no electricity.
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Yes, a full tank of gas is a Must if a storm is approaching, and having some quick easy access to cash also if the house sustains damage, and you have to find a motel, etc.
 
A couple of weeks ago I repacked my emergency suitcase with summer weight items and double checked that all my meds were in it.
 

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