5 Less Obvious Tips to Survive Irene

If you’re on the East Coast like me, you’ll want to take these small things into consideration. 

1. Go to The National Hurricane Center’s website. Check the weather every two hours or so to see the progress of the storm and damage reports.

2. Take evacuations very seriously. This storm is no joke. 

3. Prepare to be without power until possibly Wednesday-Friday, depending on when Irene is passing over your residence. This mean you should buy food that doesn’t depend on your fridge or freezer. Canned food, soups, etc. Buy fruit and dry grains as well. Dried meat isn’t the best for you, but it will help in this case as well. Charge all of your computers, phones, etc. before the storm hits. Buy candles, flashlights, and batteries. These things are going fast!

4. You may be without water, if the storm becomes a category 3 or higher. So stock up on some bottled water, depending on where you are. If you’re in NYC or an area with clean drinking water, fill mugs, bowls, water bottles and other large containers with water so that you have enough for the week. Clean out your bathtub and sink and fill them with water for bathing. Also, shave now or forever hold your peace. Clean your toilet and do your dishes because it’s going to be a long week, as far as that stuff is concerned. Wash all veggies and fruit and any other food that needs washing now.

5. In case of flooding, move items off of the floor. Unplug appliances for the walls to prevent shorting.

Keep yourself informed. These are only a few ideas to give you a starting point. Do your research and be prepared.