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From the website of THE OREGONIAN:
Monster storm bears down on Oregon A system expected Sunday may bring hurricane-force winds and widespread flooding » Read the story » Current conditions, forecast » Winter driving tips, traffic advisories » National Weather Service So, we're stockpiling water, since no power means no water when you're on a well. Woodshed full, so heat for the woodstove Plenty of batteries for the flashlights and radio lots of kerosene for the lamps both propane bottles full for the BBQ Any tips from Guys in Florida and Lousiana? We don't get high hurricane winds here often. Oh...and if I don't post next week? I'm not mad...I'll just be without power.
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you need a gererator
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Plywood for the windows if you don't have storm shutters. Also, sand bags if you have a potential for flooding around the house. I was born and raised in Tampa, been there done that.
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11-30-2007, 12:23 PM
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if not a generator at least get an inverter. 400 watts will run lights, fans, stereos, TV. I usually rent several movies before the hurricane to watch until it blows over. hooked to your car you can get at least 8 hours power before battery goes down. just crank the car every couple hours to recharge before that point. I have 400, 600 and 1000 watt inverters. cheapest is about $30. we're usually the only ones on the block with lights and music during the storm. actually.. we're usually the only ones on the block. everyone leaves for some reason. 150+mph winds are pretty good entertainment sitting on the porch watching trees fall and roofs fly off.
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11-30-2007, 12:42 PM
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I live in Portland. If anyone needs a hand, lemme know
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oops.. forgot about the typical hurricane foods.. vienna sausages, spam and bread. mmmmm and if you're from Louisiana.. then you'll also need several bottles of high octane liquor
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11-30-2007, 12:55 PM
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I wish you best of luck, pwd.
Although I opened the thread associating the title somewhat differently. Along the line of a Pope-Lewinsky theme..
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11-30-2007, 12:57 PM
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You've pretty much got it down.
The essentials are: Water Non-Perishable Food (food bars, cereal, dry pasta, gatorade) Cooler with Ice and a couple days worth of frozen meat in your freezer Stuff to stay hot or cold, depending on whats going in (sounds like you need heat) Light Portable TV Boatload of batteries and fuel. Put gas in every vehicle, and in every container you own. Gas can become a huge problem after power outages. Past that come the luxuries. 'Gererators' are obviously great. Inverters, as suggested, are awesome too, at least for small appliances. Barbeque sauces and spices, board games, guns are all good too. Chainsaws, sawzalls, good. As for house prep, board your windows. Worth every last penny. Good luck! EDIT- You need scotch. |
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11-30-2007, 01:27 PM
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I thought this thread was going to be about the Vatican selling cocaine...
Oh well... Hope you make it through OK PWD and everyone in the pacific north west. 
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11-30-2007, 01:30 PM
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down here it's also a good idea to fill up the tub before the storm. we go days without water and power everytime and it's nice to have enough water to clean up and flush the toilet
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11-30-2007, 01:36 PM
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Advice...Yeah don't stand next to a Levee.
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Total time without power: zippy. Get a generator, even a small one.
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you don't need bottled water. Buy several large garbage cans and put plastic liners in them. Put in the bathtub and fill with water.Andb I thought this was a drug thread...
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How/where are the trees on your property? Maybe danger from trees/branches falling?
Sorry that is the best a spoiled So Cal beach boy can do... On a side line the sky down here in smell A is all gray and yucky and there is this icky wet stuff getting all over everything... anyone know how to get those rubber things at the bottom of the windshield to go back and forth?
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Yeah, Scott, I do. From using them three days out of four the last twentyfive years. You figure it out!
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He'll be fine out there in Linn County.
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