Jaxbar

Just been to get gas, people are already stockpiling and there is a big run on gas containers at Walmart. This being my first hurricane season I'm starting to worry.

Irn-bru

don't they do that for any and every storm forecast?

Jaxbar

Dunno like I say I'm new to this. I was one of those people who had a Y2K disaster plan and emergency food store.

Irn-bru

you are the 1st person I know that did something for the Y2K!
It seems in the news people stock up for every storm etc even when it doesn't hit. So probably nothing to worry about.
Saying that stocking up a bit for water, gas and tinned food seems like a general good idea.
I am sure there is a govt website for florida to tell you what to do.
Ours here is a 3 day program, basically told to have everything to survive (water, gas, candles etc) for 3 days. Also to have an emergency kit (first aid, clothes, food and water) all together to grab in case of an emergency (ours is an earthquake). I think it is a good idea to do this so you can then get on with your life knowing if an emergency does come you've done the best you can.

just found this site (bound to be others)
http://www.hurricane.com/hurricane-supply-kit.php

Thydney

We always stock up on tins before the season starts and keep a good stock of water and essentials. You'll find that this always happens and there will be sweet FA in the shops for weeks. Can't beat a good panic, just buy a few tins extra each week you'll be prepared.

Jaxbar

Am pretty well stocked up, just concerned re the reality of the actual event if it comes.
I have been trying to avoid using my paid time off so I can go to UK next year, if I have to evacuate that will screw that plan up. I know the TV hypes this stuff up but it does look like its heading this way, maybe in a year or two I will be more blase about it.

TouristTrap

The first year or two is the scariest. Hopefully it remains at T.S. level or even Cat 1 which will bring down loads of rain and a bit of wind, but not much damage. Hold tight

Ray

Swimming in the pool during a hurricane is fab .. ...
you get great waves...

BritGuyTN

I'm very annoyed by this Ernesto thing

We are (big group) going to Floribama for a holiday next week (getting there Friday) and this potential hurricane seems to be hell-bent on messing things up

I really hope it heads for new orleans to finish the job rather than gulf shores AL

cranners99

Ahh the Redneck Rivierra, shame you'll miss the Mullet tossing.
http://www.florabama.com/Special%20E...t_toss_faq.htm

C

Tbag

We live in the Carolinas and our first Hurricane season was pretty active.
Having never experienced a hurricane I expected it to come whirling out of nowhere and piss rain all over us and blow thru like a tornado
If you don't have to evacuate its just like a rainy windy storm for about an hour or two and then after that the sun usually pops out

Of course if its a big one we get out of dodge..............but the wee ones are usually a good excuse to stay inside and start drinking & eating cause there is bugger all else to do! We once ate all the snacks and stuff from our hurricane kit in one afternoon after too many cocktails

CasG

Stay safe all of you ....heard it's on it's way.

Cas

gardnma

We are just north of the NC line about 20mins from the coast.
I have stockpiled up on:

9mm amunition, 2 extra belts of M60 ammo, 3 hand grenades, night vision, have set several bouncing betty's in the front lawn, sent change of address to the local post office and bought an extra pair of socks.

Missed anything?

CasG

Always have a spare pair of knickers...

gardnma

aah, right.
Nice to "see" you again Cas