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I hope everyone in the south is prepared for what looks to be a very busy hurricane season. Just one week in and we've got what looks to be the first hurricane.

Stock up on your emergency supplies:

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SUPPLY CHECKLISTS

Emergency Supplies
All Americans should have some basic supplies on hand in order to survive for at least three days if an emergency occurs. Following is a listing of some basic items that every emergency supply kit should include. However, it is important that individuals review this list and consider where they live and the unique needs of their family in order to create an emergency supply kit that will meet these needs. Individuals should also consider having at least two emergency supply kits, one full kit at home and smaller portable kits in their workplace, vehicle or other places they spend time.
Recommended Items to Include in a Basic Emergency Supply Kit:

Water, one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation
Food, at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food
Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both
Flashlight and extra batteries
First aid kit
Whistle to signal for help
Dust mask, to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and tape to shelter-in-place
Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
Can opener for food (if kit contains canned food)
Local maps

Additional Items to Consider Adding to an Emergency Supply Kit:

Prescription medications and glasses
Infant formula and diapers
Pet food and extra water for your pet
Important family documents such as copies of insurance policies, identification and bank account records in a waterproof, portable container. You can use the EFFAK (Emergency Financial First Aid Kit) developed by Operation Hope, FEMA and Citizen Corps to help you organize your information
Cash or traveler's checks and change
Emergency reference material such as a first aid book or information from www.ready.gov
Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person. Consider additional bedding if you live in a cold-weather climate.
Complete change of clothing including a long sleeved shirt, long pants and sturdy shoes. Consider additional clothing if you live in a cold-weather climate.
Household chlorine bleach and medicine dropper - When diluted nine parts water to one part bleach, bleach can be used as a disinfectant. Or in an emergency, you can use it to treat water by using 16 drops of regular household liquid bleach per gallon of water. Do not use scented, color safe or bleaches with added cleaners.
Fire Extinguisher
Matches in a waterproof container - Feminine supplies and personal hygiene items
Mess kits, paper cups, plates and plastic utensils, paper towels
Paper and pencil
Books, games, puzzles or other activities for children

Don't forget to fill your tanks with gasoline, maybe some propane for your grill.

You forgot Hurricane Tape.

Damn storm, had to cancel my tee time this afternoon! :mad:

you should get out now , spend hurricane season in moab ;) :D

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Originally Posted by DRTYFN

You forgot Hurricane Tape.

I didn't want to be too obvious.;)

http://www.hurricanetape.com/en/

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Originally Posted by NEOCON1

you should get out now , spend hurricane season in moab ;) :D

I like that idea :D

Don't forget the Gatorade.

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Originally Posted by CO Hummer

Don't forget the Gatorade.

And chocolate candy. I heard it's nice to sit on.:p

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Originally Posted by KenP

And chocolate candy. I heard it's nice to sit on.:p

I'm using them for bookmarks, thanks to you-know-who.

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Originally Posted by DRTYFN

You forgot Hurricane Tape.

What is this Hurricane Tape you speak of?

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Originally Posted by PARAGON

What is this Hurricane Tape you speak of?

Oh nothing. Don't worry about it... It's actually used to secure truck shields on.:D

Funny videos.:D
http://www.hurricanetape.com/en/videos.html

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Originally Posted by KenP

Oh nothing. Don't worry about it... It's actually used to secure truck shields on.:D

And it's damn good at it :D

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Originally Posted by KenP

I hope everyone in the south is prepared for what looks to be a very busy hurricane season. Just one week in and we've got what looks to be the first hurricane.

Recommended Items to Include in a Basic Emergency Supply Kit:

Water, one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation
Food, at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food
Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both
Flashlight and extra batteries
First aid kit
Whistle to signal for help
Dust mask, to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and tape to shelter-in-place
Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
Can opener for food (if kit contains canned food)
Local maps
T&A

Additional Items to Consider Adding to an Emergency Supply Kit:

Prescription medications and glasses
Infant formula and diapers
Pet food and extra water for your pet
Important family documents such as copies of insurance policies, identification and bank account records in a waterproof, portable container. You can use the EFFAK (Emergency Financial First Aid Kit) developed by Operation Hope, FEMA and Citizen Corps to help you organize your information
Cash or traveler's checks and change
Emergency reference material such as a first aid book or information from www.ready.gov
Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person. Consider additional bedding if you live in a cold-weather climate.
Complete change of clothing including a long sleeved shirt, long pants and sturdy shoes. Consider additional clothing if you live in a cold-weather climate.
Household chlorine bleach and medicine dropper - When diluted nine parts water to one part bleach, bleach can be used as a disinfectant. Or in an emergency, you can use it to treat water by using 16 drops of regular household liquid bleach per gallon of water. Do not use scented, color safe or bleaches with added cleaners.
Fire Extinguisher
Matches in a waterproof container - Feminine supplies and personal hygiene items
Mess kits, paper cups, plates and plastic utensils, paper towels
Paper and pencil
Books, games, puzzles or other activities for children

Stock up on your emergency supplies:[/list]Don't forget to fill your tanks with gasoline, maybe some propane for your grill.

Sorry man, had to continue to kiss a$$...:D

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Originally Posted by KenP

I didn't want to be too obvious.;)

http://www.hurricanetape.com/en/

Tee Hee!:p

Near Damage!

From the little bit of storm Orlando got today (probably early this morning around 4-5am), my stack of 5 rims against the wall in my garage somehow managed to fall over right in front of my truck! One even got under the front bumper, but no damage, that would've sucked.

Damn it! If only I had some of that Hurricane Tape, I could've prevented this. Has it been tested to hold items besides glass in place yet? When is it coming to a store near me?

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Originally Posted by dеiтайожни

A few Moving, Automotive, Marine and building companies are using it already on the commercial end.

But there is some red tape with the retail end right now.:(

SOON!:mad: Berry berry soon.:o :D

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Originally Posted by DennisAJC

But there is some red tape with the retail end right now.:(

Oh, the irony. ;)

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Originally Posted by DennisAJC

SOON!:mad: Berry berry soon.:o :D

I like that, does that mean I get a take in the tape?;) HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

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Originally Posted by Mrs.ssippi

I like that, does that mean I get a take in the tape?;) HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

LOL! I just caught that.:D ;)

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Originally Posted by DennisAJC

It's Not Just For Hurricanes. Aight?.:mad:

Maybe you should come out with another color and call it wheeling tape :D

It hasn't stopped raining since last night.:mad: And I mean RAIN!!!:mad:

What does Rain look like?

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Originally Posted by KenP

It hasn't stopped raining since last night.:mad: And I mean RAIN!!!:mad:

Enjoy :D

Ahh, Hurricane season. Definitely don't miss it. Evacuated from Hugo and Floyd. I was going to add DEET spray and toilet paper (paper towel's just not the same) to the list.
Seriously, one thing I regret not having taken were my golf clubs as we ended up at Callaway Gardens escaping from Floyd. If you are going to evacuate, do not stop at some dingy Motel 6 to be price-gouge some exhorbitant fees! Plot your route to the nearest 4-stars resort where you and the family can get pampered for a few days. Believe it or not, this is not the time to save a few bucks. There might/will be some distress & horror when you go back after the storm blows by...

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Originally Posted by PARAGON

What does Rain look like?

Notice we're in the yellow. Even with the rain.:confused: :rolleyes:

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Originally Posted by KenP

Notice we're in the yellow. Even with the rain.:confused: :rolleyes:

it's a week old and doesn't get updated until tomorrow

we got updated to severe

I am still waiting for the day that we start to get sponsored hurricanes.

"Here's hurricane Total Devestation brought to you by Home Depot and Honda generators".

Its already starting to look like a sportscast down here - the World Cup of Hurricanes - great television. I particularly love watching the muppet outside broadcasters standing in the windiest spot they can possibly find and telling us with a smile that we are all doomed.

Last year was hilarious - we had one of the local stations in Bahia Mar marina in Fort Lauderdale standing looking into the water telling us that the water level is now only one foot below these docks. They are floating docks - the water level is always one foot below them.

Idiots.

DAMN!!!!!!

That's a good idea. Let's get that rollin. Of course we could wrap it all up around the guise of Hurricane awareness but the main deal is to make some coin off of these things.;)

Seriously, there is no central organized private effort for awareness. Get some big sponsors so that you can buy TV spots when a 'cane is coming.

Get someone to run around the Home Depots and "hot brand" all the wood with the current Hurricane name and the organization.

Maybe sell some Hurricane Tape. :D

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Originally Posted by PARAGON

I can feel your mind at work all the way down here.;) :D

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Originally Posted by DennisAJC

I can feel your mind at work all the way down here.;) :D

You're UP from him.:p

Band-Aid, Coke, Hurricane, It's all the same. Free advertising just by name.:D

Run with it guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Momma needs a new pair of shoes (and a purse) ;) !!

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Originally Posted by Mrs.ssippi

Run with it guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Momma needs a new pair of shoes (and a purse) ;) !!

Mrs - take a look at www.essentialsboutique.com, we can help you out.:D

Though I think someone is going to hate me for that.:D