Hurricane preparedness: 5 things you can do to keep safe

Americans we r praying for ur safety God protect u all.

Fill up a bathtub with water for flushing toilet and sink baths. Stock up on plenty of drinking water, tuna, canned meat ready to eat and other foods that do not require cooking. Get yourself a GENERATOR and small 2 burner HOT PLATE before the storm hits and at least 6 - 5 gallon gas cans filled with gas. Stay in the center of the house during the storm...do be the storm side of the house. Once storm has passed its only the center on you the opposite side of house will catch the next blast...BE SAFE THINK SAFE!

Im in the Dominican Republic in Santiago ans we got alot of wind and heavy rains but i havent seen any damage where I am. My daughter is in Jersey and getting lots of rain and she says the worst is yet to come. And I hear the Hoboken NJ is one of the towns that has to be evacuated, after all it is below sea level.

Preparedness bring important papers marriage licences birth cirtificates insurance papers photos if your in a mobile home or in a place where winds may be over 100 miles an hr. TIE DOWN BOARD WINDOWS FULL TANK OF GAS SOONER EVACUATION THE BETTER FOR ROOMS CLOSER BYE YOUR OWN CITIES EASIER ACESS THE SOONER THE BETTER LAST DAY YOU END UP SLOWER TRAFFIC BUT STILL SOMETIMES EVACUATION IS MORE IMPORTANT BECAUSE YOUR LIFE IS MORE VALUABLE THAN MATERIAL POSSESIONS.Watch to see if your city has power outages a descent generator extra small air conditioner on way back in to your homes.Also you can run your freezer and refrigerator, remember maybe add a few extra 2 liter bottles of water to help ice this way in your freezers you can keep food a little longer if you dont open too many times .I usually add 8 to 10 bottles to make ice also this water when defrosted is good for cooking on hot plate or small gas grills for camping in needed times

And here in the midwest we are alredy feelin the effect of Irene , huge storm surge at the pump.

#i thing to do is fillup all your cars and trucks , because gas stations are going up today with the price of gas. Because 7% of their refineries are being shut down and that instantly effects what we pay today at the pump..

im in a state being hit by the hurricane on sun-mon, my area is on extreme threat level D: but all i know is were i live all were gunna get is rain wind and power outages

don't go behind of your back

Your animals will tell you when there is trouble coming......:)

Oh come on. We've always been hit by hurricanes for years now. Had our capital city flooded even but at least we got up.

If a puny third world country like ours had pulled it through then I'm sure the great "United States of America" can make it through without problems.

(apologies for my spelling and grammar)

This article is not very helpful unless you're a total #$%$ Stock up, watch the weather, board up your windows and be careful...ummm, duh. How about some actually HELPFUL tips:Fill empty plastic jugs and 2-liter bottles with water for drinking. You should buy bottled water to store indefinitely, but our weather tracking system allows us to track hurricanes for up to a week away. This gives us plenty of time to gather up and refill empty bottles that can be used for potable water for a week or two. Over time, bacteria may build up in the bottle of tap water so use this water first.When you stock up, buy food that you don't mind eating at room temperature since it is quite likely that you will lose power and have no way to heat your food. If you live in an area that has frequent hurricanes or tropical storms you should always have at least 3 days worth of food. You should stock up on snack cups of applesauce, pudding and fruit cocktail. You can purchase canned meats such as chicken, tuna and ham that make a decent meal at room temperature. You can easily mix a can of meat with a little mayo or mustard and eat it on crackers or make a sandwich. Most types of processed American cheese slices that are individually wrapped do not require refrigeration and can be used to make sandwiches with tuna salad and sliced canned ham. We always grabbed extra packets of mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup, taco sauce, relish etc. when we went to fast food restaurants and kept them in a bin because they store well and do not require refrigeration. Keep non-perishable items (that don't require cooking) handy like powdered milk, instant coffee, nuts, dried produce like banana chips and dehydrated apricots, crackers and cookies. Boil some eggs before the storm hits. These should be kept cool with ice if you can (if you can't keep them cool, eat them within a day), but they make quick snacks or like the canned meats, can easily be made into egg salad for sandwiches. Almost all fresh fruits and vegetables will be fine sitting on a counter at room temperature so stock up on these as well. If you lose power, it's likely that you'll lose water soon afterward. Fill your bathtub up with water. You will need this to refill the toilet tank in order to flush. If you add ice to the water, you can use it to keep food items cool for a while. If you do not have a chest freezer, you can also fill your washer with ice and pack frozen foods in it to keep for a few days until power is restored.Baby wipes are good for "field bathing".If you have an outdoor grill, stock up on aluminum foil, propane or charcoal and make sure you have a good lighter with plenty of fuel. After the storm passes (or during the eye) you'll have nice weather but will probably still have no power. This is a good opportunity to cook some of the food that is starting to thaw.If there's anything in your yard that might be blown over or knocked down (patio furniture, umbrellas, fences, potted plants, bird baths), set it on its side. Most hurricane damage is from falling/flying objects. If you have a lanai you may want to remove the screens because the weave holds water and blocks winds which may case your frame to warp, bend or collapse completely. You will have to spend a few bucks to replace the screens, but I bet you will spend more replacing the entire lanai.If you have a jacuzzi or pool, you will want to empty it now and store the covers where they will not be damaged. You're going to have to empty it after the storm anyway, you might as well not have to buy a new cover.

These people skipped the two most important things ok three things gas, cash, and guns because the police and goverment will not be there to protect your @#$% atms and credit cards will not work and it is a excuse for gas to go to4.50 a gallon watch what happens

Get out of town. And when you reach where you are going, get out of that town too.

Here, we always wish to experience such a hurricane but for over 1000 years, we have none.

Just do what Obama does, get on Air Force 1 and fly away to a safe place. It is bad enough that they have one 747 at Martha's Vineyard, but Michelle has one as well. Who is taking care of the 1 million dollar campaign buses made in Canada?

Tip #1) When they tell you to leave, leave. Ask the idiots who stayed in New Orleans during Katrina.

Has anyone really been in a Hurricane? Or are you among those who judge and hide behind their PC screens making stupid comments!! Hurricanes are killers man!! I've been in a few and have seen the misery and 'death' that they bring!!

make sure you have cash on hand in case ATMS are down..fill washer. sink, tub, garbage cans w/ water so you can flush your toilets and wash your hands and face..make sure you fill empty milks jugs and water bottles with water and put them in the freezer for ice to keep food cold in the event power is out for awhile..so your food doesn't go bad. make sure you have propane or charcoal, lighter or matches so you can cook..

Where do the convicts go

ONCE AGAIN YAHOO SEEMS TO BE OVERWHELMED!!!