Here Come THE Hurricanes: Are You Ready?
Published by Do you know what to do in case of an emergency, a severe weather emergency? Are you prepared? You life and the life of your loved ones may depend on it. Don’t take chances.
HERE COME THE HURRICANES: Are You Ready?
This past year heavy storms, flash-flooding, three tornadoes which seldom hit my State and a hurricane ripped through and left two-thirds of the infrastructure destroyed and we are still rebuilding. Last year’s catastrophes and now winter is behind us; a winter that was too warm for where I live and without enough moisture, very little snow, especially for New England. It was a strange season and I can’t help but wonder what will come with the spring and the severe weather season ahead.
Here in the Northern Hemisphere the severe weather season has arrived and will be at its high point between June and November; severe thunder storms, hurricanes and tornadoes; flash flooding and maybe even earthquakes or wildfires. With all these increases in storms and other natural disasters and the severity of them across the country (around the world for that matter) as well as here where I live, I am concerned about the coming storm season and wonder what is ahead of us. Are we going to get more of the same; less or worse in severity? I expect we will see some. I want to be prepared for whatever may come, prepared as much as I am able. I can’t change or stop the weather but I can do all that is possible to stay as safe as possible. Severe weather season is on its way and now is the time to prepare. Once the storm arrives or is at your door, it is too late. Some storms can happen very quickly and you may not get a lot of warning so it is best to be prepared ahead; just in case.
Every household should have an I. C. E. Kit (In Case of Emergency) for each member of your household including your pets and it should be in something you can grab and carry with you on short notice should you need to evacuate the area.
Here are some suggestions, things I learned from my C.E.R.T. training. I have such a kit and keep it updated and in a large, wheeled luggage tote that I can pull, push or carry and I keep it stored where I can easily get to it. Hopefully I will never have to use it but if I do, I have it and my chances of survival have increased a whole lot.
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On April 3, 2012 at 4:20 pm
Yes AB good one we don’t have hurricane’s here sometimes tornadoes but you never know. God’s protection is best
On April 3, 2012 at 4:38 pm
i have met a lot of nature… never a hurricane.
On April 3, 2012 at 5:22 pm
Chicago doesn’t have hurricanes, but this is great advice for those who may be in danger. Very helpful to many.
On April 3, 2012 at 6:29 pm
Good advice for anyone in the “line of fire.” We’re fortunate in upstate NY to be clear of them, but I know a few people on the southern coast who are in danger.
On April 3, 2012 at 7:26 pm
Michigan often has tornadoes, especially the Flint and Kalamazoo areas. Tawas had one years back, that leveled a forest and sent many to our hospital ER. Thank God, no one was killed. I appreciate all this excellent advice, thankyou.
On April 3, 2012 at 9:34 pm
Living down here in Florida, hurricane season is always a white knuckle affair. We have been fortunate these past three years or so, but natural phenomenon (or unnatural) is on the increase. There are no basements here where I live due to the high water table. Bad hurricanes have devastated much of the state at one time or another. Sometimes the only way to stay safe is to RUN. Keeping a suitcase packed with necessities is crucial. Thanks for the article.
On April 3, 2012 at 10:07 pm
A great article a good moto is always be prepared where ever you may live.
On April 3, 2012 at 10:07 pm
A great article
On April 4, 2012 at 8:15 am
Some great tips, and I hope people read and benefit from it.
On April 4, 2012 at 9:39 am
Good advice. Better to be safe then sorry.
On April 4, 2012 at 10:01 am
Something to refresh my memory for this summer! I live in a hurricane-prone state (Florida) and I could need that advice and take that to heart!
On April 4, 2012 at 12:38 pm
A very thorough plan. That must be a huge suitcase you’ve got packed.
On April 4, 2012 at 9:49 pm
Excellent tips, thank you.
On April 4, 2012 at 11:08 pm
great tips for the people who usually face , keep writing
On April 5, 2012 at 9:12 am
This is excellent advice. As weather patterns change, people do well to invest the time to become prepared. As you mention, having certain things on hand may spell the difference between survival or death.
On April 5, 2012 at 9:59 am
Hi Threr,
I like Your Info and Advice.
On April 6, 2012 at 8:02 am
This is excellent. I won’t need advice about hurricanes but the rest of the info is great. Last year there was a tornado about 100 miles east of me. They don’t usually get tornados either.
On April 6, 2012 at 12:16 pm
Bad advice! Following this advice in a disaster can get you killed. Somebody should sue Trinod for allowing this type of BS to published.
On April 7, 2012 at 2:17 am
Well advised for those who have such experiences
On April 7, 2012 at 2:51 am
Can’t imagine what it’s like for those living in such conditions. I must consider myself fortunate not to be living in locations with these kind of storms. However, they can happen anywhere.
On April 8, 2012 at 2:15 pm
Good Advice, well informed. Thanks for sharing!
On April 13, 2012 at 11:29 pm
Interesting. Are you a CERT volunteer?
On May 31, 2012 at 9:26 am
Good advice. Last year a Hurricane’s rain hit the eastern part of Pennsylvania (my state) and caused major flooding.