Preparing for Hurricane Idalia

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  • Опубліковано 11 лип 2024
  • Looks like this hurricane could build into something really bad so we are getting prepared.
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  • @HomesteadEngineering
    @HomesteadEngineering  10 місяців тому +2

    Update: We lost utility power at 4:30am and switched to solar. The whole neighborhood is dark but we are lucky to be running on batteries for now. We have 30kWh of backup batteries and they are at about 90% SOC right now. We still have internet and it looks like the storm has moved about 50 miles to the North which is really good for us. Ryan Hall is going live so I am about to switch him on...

    • @browsedeweb8834
      @browsedeweb8834 10 місяців тому +1

      Ryan Hall is the best. He had over 100k watching live during today's stream. Glad the storm veered west and north of Gainesville! Hopefully all you need to worry about is lowering the water level in the pool.

    • @HomesteadEngineering
      @HomesteadEngineering  10 місяців тому

      It is now close to 9:00pm and we finally have utility power and internet back. All the preps served us well and we really had no problems. Having the solar power kick in and run just about everything was really the key. I did catch some video during the storm and maybe I will get a chance to post it when I get caught up a bit.

    • @mikepettit6686
      @mikepettit6686 10 місяців тому +1

      I am sure the Chicken Coop withstood anything nature could throw at it :)

    • @HomesteadEngineering
      @HomesteadEngineering  10 місяців тому +1

      Yes, the coop is built for 120mph winds. My bigger worry is a tree falling on it. That would definitely crush it.

  • @sh839c
    @sh839c 10 місяців тому +2

    If anyone is ready for this it is you, sir. I live vicariously through you.

    • @browsedeweb8834
      @browsedeweb8834 10 місяців тому +2

      ^ This. They're as prepared as they can be. Hopefully all of the structures withstand the storm without any major damage. That goes for the rentals as well. Great channel!

    • @HomesteadEngineering
      @HomesteadEngineering  10 місяців тому +1

      Thanks! Not much we can do now but wait and see...

    • @HomesteadEngineering
      @HomesteadEngineering  10 місяців тому

      browsedeweb, the rentals are a major concern for sure. We have seven houses in the path. Yikes!

  • @kre8305
    @kre8305 10 місяців тому +2

    My prayers are with you and your family. I’m way on the west side of the storm. Stay safe

  • @charlesvincett84
    @charlesvincett84 10 місяців тому +1

    Good luck on your storm preparations and all the best to you and yours!

  • @DisabledandPrepping
    @DisabledandPrepping 10 місяців тому +2

    Sending prayers your way. Stay safe Y'all.

  • @watsonink
    @watsonink 10 місяців тому +1

    Just saw you on City Prepper… Stay safe and Cheers….

  • @ScaryFear
    @ScaryFear 10 місяців тому +1

    Hey glad to hear you did well. We preped down here too. Glad to see we had everything on the check list but luckily didn't need it much. Did lots of tree trim work before hand. We had the minimum of everything so I do need to do better.

    • @HomesteadEngineering
      @HomesteadEngineering  10 місяців тому

      Its always a bit scary going into a hurricane but it really helps to be prepared. Thanks!

  • @TheRedneckprepper
    @TheRedneckprepper 10 місяців тому +2

    Stay safe !

  • @TechStories79
    @TechStories79 10 місяців тому +1

    Thats great everything is ok for you. Being prepared is a wonderful thing!

  • @PA_Prepper
    @PA_Prepper 10 місяців тому +1

    You look all set, good luck brother !

  • @dangoras9152
    @dangoras9152 10 місяців тому +1

    Be careful and safe brother....

    • @HomesteadEngineering
      @HomesteadEngineering  10 місяців тому

      We have battened down the hatches and just riding it out. Its raining pretty good but now much wind yet...

  • @MKEPTV
    @MKEPTV 10 місяців тому +1

    Keep us updated.

    • @HomesteadEngineering
      @HomesteadEngineering  10 місяців тому +1

      So far just some heavy rain and lighting.

    • @MKEPTV
      @MKEPTV 10 місяців тому +1

      @@HomesteadEngineering stay safe.big fan of your channel

    • @HomesteadEngineering
      @HomesteadEngineering  10 місяців тому +1

      I appreciate that@@MKEPTV

  • @browsedeweb8834
    @browsedeweb8834 10 місяців тому +1

    You should set up a webcam and livestream the weather as the storm comes in.

    • @HomesteadEngineering
      @HomesteadEngineering  10 місяців тому

      I have never live streamed before but that would be pretty cool. Well see how it goes...

  • @MosaicHomestead
    @MosaicHomestead 10 місяців тому +1

    Stay safe

    • @HomesteadEngineering
      @HomesteadEngineering  10 місяців тому +1

      Looks like we got a real humdinger headed your way. Hope it stays out in the Atlantic!

    • @MosaicHomestead
      @MosaicHomestead 10 місяців тому

      @HomesteadEngineering We dodged a bullet with Lee, it looks like it's going to be a cat 5

  • @watsonink
    @watsonink 10 місяців тому +1

    ALL GOOD???????? We are still getting outer bands and under a tornado watch but all good a bit south of you.

    • @HomesteadEngineering
      @HomesteadEngineering  10 місяців тому +1

      We made out OK with no major damage. Looks like a lot folks on the coast were not so lucky.

  • @PreppingWithSarge
    @PreppingWithSarge 10 місяців тому +1

    Been getting the outer bands here. Supposed to peak for us in about 6 hours. Hope you didnt take any damage

    • @HomesteadEngineering
      @HomesteadEngineering  10 місяців тому

      We had a few trees down but nothing major. How are you doing?

  • @hurricaneprepper9855
    @hurricaneprepper9855 10 місяців тому +1

    I live in Florida and also have a well. How do you purify your drinking water? Reverse Osmosis? Do tell, please.

    • @HomesteadEngineering
      @HomesteadEngineering  10 місяців тому

      We have a whole house filter and then just a regular carbon filter in the fridge.

  • @odalis9420
    @odalis9420 10 місяців тому +2

    Dios os proteja 👃

  • @frankz1125
    @frankz1125 10 місяців тому +1

    Stay safe

    • @HomesteadEngineering
      @HomesteadEngineering  10 місяців тому +1

      Well try. Thanks!

    • @frankz1125
      @frankz1125 10 місяців тому +1

      @@HomesteadEngineering keep us posted or try a live if you can. Cheers

    • @HomesteadEngineering
      @HomesteadEngineering  10 місяців тому

      @@frankz1125 Lost utility power but doing pretty good so far...

    • @frankz1125
      @frankz1125 10 місяців тому

      @@HomesteadEngineering nice. Is is cat 3 or 4 there?