I love tropical rain and hot days. I was born in Sydney and travel there often. I’m pleased in Sydney there aren’t any issues like hurricanes. Useful info. Phones are needed in an emergency. The trimming of plants is an awesome idea.
I was excited for this video, because preparing for a hurricane is some thing we’ve never had to even consider. I love that there is a tax holiday for people to be well prepared. What a smart way to help people be ready.
I'm from up north and lived in the country. When we would loose power it might be over night to several days but was in the winter most of the time due to heavy snow or ice breaking power lines. We had emergency kits like yours but we worried about getting cold. Unless it was summer from a Tornado. Like you said, those are without warning. Do the people in the South do what we crazy people up North do and run outside to 'see it'? We go outside (as if we dont have any kind of good sense) when we are told there is Tornado because we want to look. We are crazy I guess. I think a Hurricane Party sounds like a lot of fun, if you get to have the party and the Hurricane misses you... Lots of useful information and tips! I really liked this. Thank you.
I lost power from Irma here in SWFL for five (very HOT) days. I'm definitely SUPER prepared now. Great video and suggestions!!!!! Unfortunately, I don't have space for a generator. My favorite recent purchases have been solar-powered lanterns, solar-powered radio, solar-powered block chargers, a single propane stovetop, a USB-powered fan and TONS of puzzles to kill the time if we do get hit again. I was so stress after Irma that I think I only ate peach rings and chips, drank wine and listened to downloaded podcasts!!! I had a lot of other food, but it was pretty scary! Several days without even phone reception -- so literally no contact to the outside world. I would sit in my car just to feel some AC. It was pretty crazy! Welcome to summer in Florida. Ha!
You should get dry bags to keep you electronics dry , portable power station like Westinghouse I gen 200 , solar panels and power banks . Great preps !
This was interesting. I am from the northeast we get hurricanes, blizzards, tornados, and noreasters. They are random in intensity though so a lot of people do very little prepping for them until the last minute and they mostly buy water and toilet tissue.
@@AuburnHuhmann hey auburn nope we don't have hurricane parties. Since the weather reports are often wrong about how hard a storm will hit us most people just have a wait and see attitude. We usually have a few non perishable foods and candles/flashlights. Most people fill their tubs with water. We shop but mostly its water tp and just in case the storm hits us. We have more power loss than anything especially with all the trees. So if the storm lasts awhile and you don't have a generator you will lose your cold food. I try to cook before a predicted storm and we have used the propane grill after a big storm.
So we just booked our very first DCL cruise in 2022 on the Wish…and now I realized it is during the most common time for hurricanes! Not sure I would prefer being in Florida versus Missouri with our tornados! I really liked your vlog, some important information!
Thanks! I’m glad you liked it. I know that after living here for six years I prefer preparing for a hurricane because you at least get some notice that it’s coming. Tornadoes are so unpredictable.
Charcuterie = Lunchables for adults! Wine? Grape juice for adults LOL! The spare tarp for just-in-case is an excellent idea! Had no idea that overflowing swimming pools can damage the pumps! You should host a Robbie Burns Night in January and read his poetry! More hurricane pro tips: With a coming hurricane, book a room at WDW! The resorts are built above and beyond code to withstand hurricane forces. Under a state of emergency, you can also bring your dogs! Disney won't lose power (or water) because they generate their own and they won't run out of food either! They have warehouse-sized pantries to serve millions! Entertainment will also be provided including character meets and dog parades. Additionally, the Speedway fuel stations on property near MK & DHS have plenty of fuel and without the long queues because of their location on property. Even during the recent pipeline crisis, those Speedway stations still had fuel, diesel and premium were still available, but no long queues. During the storm, you can move about inside the resorts that have interior corridors. If you go to the Parks during the day of their closing before the storm arrives, eat there before heading back to the resort. Last time there was a hurricane, families that waited to eat at the resorts after the Parks closed had a two hour wait to pickup their food. The resorts were serving pre-prepared boxed meals that they had assembled for the guests. Many CMs will remain on property during the storm and Disney hurries to clean up afterwards to get the Parks quickly reopened. Thank you for sharing your excellent and very informative tips!
I remember living on the west coast of FL and there were fish coming up out of the storm drains, I will never forget ❤️ Love your video as always!!
Hi Auburn love watching your vlogs. Please give us more of the before and after vlogs. There so helpful and samazing to watch
This was super interesting! Being from California, I obviously don't know any of this stuff so it was very interesting to learn
I love tropical rain and hot days. I was born in Sydney and travel there often. I’m pleased in Sydney there aren’t any issues like hurricanes. Useful info. Phones are needed in an emergency. The trimming of plants is an awesome idea.
I was excited for this video, because preparing for a hurricane is some thing we’ve never had to even consider. I love that there is a tax holiday for people to be well prepared. What a smart way to help people be ready.
Have a good Summer! I also love the summer!
Thank you so much! 🤗
My friend! You have such amazing advice!!!! I would never have thought to do landscaping or keeping pool levels lower!
I'm from up north and lived in the country. When we would loose power it might be over night to several days but was in the winter most of the time due to heavy snow or ice breaking power lines. We had emergency kits like yours but we worried about getting cold. Unless it was summer from a Tornado. Like you said, those are without warning.
Do the people in the South do what we crazy people up North do and run outside to 'see it'? We go outside (as if we dont have any kind of good sense) when we are told there is Tornado because we want to look. We are crazy I guess.
I think a Hurricane Party sounds like a lot of fun, if you get to have the party and the Hurricane misses you...
Lots of useful information and tips! I really liked this. Thank you.
I lost power from Irma here in SWFL for five (very HOT) days. I'm definitely SUPER prepared now. Great video and suggestions!!!!! Unfortunately, I don't have space for a generator. My favorite recent purchases have been solar-powered lanterns, solar-powered radio, solar-powered block chargers, a single propane stovetop, a USB-powered fan and TONS of puzzles to kill the time if we do get hit again.
I was so stress after Irma that I think I only ate peach rings and chips, drank wine and listened to downloaded podcasts!!! I had a lot of other food, but it was pretty scary! Several days without even phone reception -- so literally no contact to the outside world. I would sit in my car just to feel some AC. It was pretty crazy!
Welcome to summer in Florida. Ha!
You should get dry bags to keep you electronics dry , portable power station like Westinghouse I gen 200 , solar panels and power banks . Great preps !
Love the idea of dry bags!
This was interesting. I am from the northeast we get hurricanes, blizzards, tornados, and noreasters. They are random in intensity though so a lot of people do very little prepping for them until the last minute and they mostly buy water and toilet tissue.
It’s interesting to me that FL handles hurricane preparedness differently than the NE United States. Do you do hurricane or storm parties up there?
@@AuburnHuhmann hey auburn nope we don't have hurricane parties. Since the weather reports are often wrong about how hard a storm will hit us most people just have a wait and see attitude. We usually have a few non perishable foods and candles/flashlights. Most people fill their tubs with water. We shop but mostly its water tp and just in case the storm hits us. We have more power loss than anything especially with all the trees. So if the storm lasts awhile and you don't have a generator you will lose your cold food. I try to cook before a predicted storm and we have used the propane grill after a big storm.
Great video!
So we just booked our very first DCL cruise in 2022 on the Wish…and now I realized it is during the most common time for hurricanes! Not sure I would prefer being in Florida versus Missouri with our tornados! I really liked your vlog, some important information!
Thanks! I’m glad you liked it. I know that after living here for six years I prefer preparing for a hurricane because you at least get some notice that it’s coming. Tornadoes are so unpredictable.
Charcuterie = Lunchables for adults! Wine? Grape juice for adults LOL! The spare tarp for just-in-case is an excellent idea! Had no idea that overflowing swimming pools can damage the pumps! You should host a Robbie Burns Night in January and read his poetry! More hurricane pro tips: With a coming hurricane, book a room at WDW! The resorts are built above and beyond code to withstand hurricane forces. Under a state of emergency, you can also bring your dogs! Disney won't lose power (or water) because they generate their own and they won't run out of food either! They have warehouse-sized pantries to serve millions! Entertainment will also be provided including character meets and dog parades. Additionally, the Speedway fuel stations on property near MK & DHS have plenty of fuel and without the long queues because of their location on property. Even during the recent pipeline crisis, those Speedway stations still had fuel, diesel and premium were still available, but no long queues. During the storm, you can move about inside the resorts that have interior corridors. If you go to the Parks during the day of their closing before the storm arrives, eat there before heading back to the resort. Last time there was a hurricane, families that waited to eat at the resorts after the Parks closed had a two hour wait to pickup their food. The resorts were serving pre-prepared boxed meals that they had assembled for the guests. Many CMs will remain on property during the storm and Disney hurries to clean up afterwards to get the Parks quickly reopened. Thank you for sharing your excellent and very informative tips!