Comments on: Nine simple things you can do before severe weather hits http://standardmischief.com/blog/2006/12/15/nine-simple-things-you-can-do-before-severe-weather-hits/ Life. Liberty. Pursuit of Happiness. Fri, 05 Dec 2008 10:40:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.5 By: Standard Mischief » Suprised by tropical storm Hanna http://standardmischief.com/blog/2006/12/15/nine-simple-things-you-can-do-before-severe-weather-hits/#comment-27344 Standard Mischief » Suprised by tropical storm Hanna Sat, 06 Sep 2008 15:09:12 +0000 http://standardmischief.com/2006/12/15/nine-simple-things-you-can-do-before-severe-weather-hits/#comment-27344 [...] gas tank and a few other low-effort preparedness efforts that I’ve previously detailed here. I wrote that post almost two years ago, and I got some great feedback in the comments. Suggestions [...] [...] gas tank and a few other low-effort preparedness efforts that I’ve previously detailed here. I wrote that post almost two years ago, and I got some great feedback in the comments. Suggestions [...]

]]> By: Standard Mischief http://standardmischief.com/blog/2006/12/15/nine-simple-things-you-can-do-before-severe-weather-hits/#comment-5882 Standard Mischief Mon, 18 Dec 2006 19:06:29 +0000 http://standardmischief.com/2006/12/15/nine-simple-things-you-can-do-before-severe-weather-hits/#comment-5882 Mike says: <blockquote>I keep disposable cups and paper plates because washing up is a pain if you don?t have water pressure. (I have a well, and lose my water when the power is gone).</blockquote> That's a damn good idea, In fact on short backpacking trips I'll take a few lightweight paper plates. Just toss them in the fire when your done. <blockquote>I use hurricane lanterns for ambient light. The small ones work OK with liquid paraffin, but the big ones work best with Alladin brand fuel.</blockquote> I've always wanted one of those Petromax or Alladin lamps. I have a propane lamp but hardly use it. Still, the LED lights are dirt cheap and run forever on batteries, and they are a lot safer. <blockquote>Fill prescriptions in advance.</blockquote> Very good point to remember. Austin Mike says: <blockquote>After a few days of eating your canned ravioli or Dinty Moore stew, a pack of peppermints will look like French pastry for desert. A can of Pringles keeps for 6 months and even if you hate them normally will taste good in a pinch. And a well-stocked liquor cabinet will provide a touch of comfort after the sun gets below the yardarm. </blockquote> Hah, I can see that. After a mere 36 hours, I was pulling out the radio scanner to see if the nearby KFC and McDonald's had the radios broadcasting for their drive-thrus, indicating that they were open. Yea, I'm geeky like that. Mike says:

I keep disposable cups and paper plates because washing up is a pain if you don?t have water pressure. (I have a well, and lose my water when the power is gone).

That’s a damn good idea, In fact on short backpacking trips I’ll take a few lightweight paper plates. Just toss them in the fire when your done.

I use hurricane lanterns for ambient light. The small ones work OK with liquid paraffin, but the big ones work best with Alladin brand fuel.

I’ve always wanted one of those Petromax or Alladin lamps. I have a propane lamp but hardly use it. Still, the LED lights are dirt cheap and run forever on batteries, and they are a lot safer.

Fill prescriptions in advance.

Very good point to remember.

Austin Mike says:

After a few days of eating your canned ravioli or Dinty Moore stew, a pack of peppermints will look like French pastry for desert. A can of Pringles keeps for 6 months and even if you hate them normally will taste good in a pinch. And a well-stocked liquor cabinet will provide a touch of comfort after the sun gets below the yardarm.

Hah, I can see that. After a mere 36 hours, I was pulling out the radio scanner to see if the nearby KFC and McDonald’s had the radios broadcasting for their drive-thrus, indicating that they were open. Yea, I’m geeky like that.

]]> By: Austin Mike http://standardmischief.com/blog/2006/12/15/nine-simple-things-you-can-do-before-severe-weather-hits/#comment-5876 Austin Mike Mon, 18 Dec 2006 18:36:32 +0000 http://standardmischief.com/2006/12/15/nine-simple-things-you-can-do-before-severe-weather-hits/#comment-5876 Realizing that being without power and water is essentially camping out in your home, and remebering that when I used to camp there was always one or two things I really wanted, may I suggest the following: comfort items and snack foods. After a few days of eating your canned ravioli or Dinty Moore stew, a pack of peppermints wil look like French pastry for desert. A can of Pringles keeps for 6 months and even if you hate them normally will taste good in a pinch. And a well-stocked liquor cabinet will provide a touch of comfort after the sun gets below the yardarm. Realizing that being without power and water is essentially camping out in your home, and remebering that when I used to camp there was always one or two things I really wanted, may I suggest the following: comfort items and snack foods.

After a few days of eating your canned ravioli or Dinty Moore stew, a pack of peppermints wil look like French pastry for desert. A can of Pringles keeps for 6 months and even if you hate them normally will taste good in a pinch. And a well-stocked liquor cabinet will provide a touch of comfort after the sun gets below the yardarm.

]]> By: Mike http://standardmischief.com/blog/2006/12/15/nine-simple-things-you-can-do-before-severe-weather-hits/#comment-5873 Mike Mon, 18 Dec 2006 15:37:36 +0000 http://standardmischief.com/2006/12/15/nine-simple-things-you-can-do-before-severe-weather-hits/#comment-5873 Good list. I keep disposable cups and paper plates because washing up is a pain if you don't have water pressure. (I have a well, and lose my water when the power is gone). I use hurricane lanterns for ambient light. The small ones work OK with liquid paraffin, but the big ones work best with Alladin brand fuel. Get a jar of instant coffee. Much quicker than a french press each morning, and cleanup is so much easier. Fill prescriptions in advance. Good list.

I keep disposable cups and paper plates because washing up is a pain if you don’t have water pressure. (I have a well, and lose my water when the power is gone).

I use hurricane lanterns for ambient light. The small ones work OK with liquid paraffin, but the big ones work best with Alladin brand fuel.

Get a jar of instant coffee. Much quicker than a french press each morning, and cleanup is so much easier.

Fill prescriptions in advance.

]]> By: SayUncle » More handy things to know http://standardmischief.com/blog/2006/12/15/nine-simple-things-you-can-do-before-severe-weather-hits/#comment-5869 SayUncle » More handy things to know Mon, 18 Dec 2006 13:44:52 +0000 http://standardmischief.com/2006/12/15/nine-simple-things-you-can-do-before-severe-weather-hits/#comment-5869 [...] 9 things you can do before severe weather hits. [...] [...] 9 things you can do before severe weather hits. [...]

]]> By: Standard Mischief http://standardmischief.com/blog/2006/12/15/nine-simple-things-you-can-do-before-severe-weather-hits/#comment-5851 Standard Mischief Sun, 17 Dec 2006 14:45:14 +0000 http://standardmischief.com/2006/12/15/nine-simple-things-you-can-do-before-severe-weather-hits/#comment-5851 I suppose it sounds like I'm picking on you. Sorry about that. I guess I went off on a rant-page. I suppose it sounds like I’m picking on you. Sorry about that. I guess I went off on a rant-page.

]]> By: Jacqueline http://standardmischief.com/blog/2006/12/15/nine-simple-things-you-can-do-before-severe-weather-hits/#comment-5847 Jacqueline Sun, 17 Dec 2006 12:15:52 +0000 http://standardmischief.com/2006/12/15/nine-simple-things-you-can-do-before-severe-weather-hits/#comment-5847 I almost always keep my tank at least half full, so it really was my brother's fault. I almost always keep my tank at least half full, so it really was my brother’s fault.

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