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Hunkering Down Awaiting Hurricane Harvey

This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com Just a quick post today… As I write this, The National Weather Service has upgraded Hurricane Harvey to a category 3 hurricane. It is now considered a major hurricane, capable of damaging small homes and buildings. In contrast, Hurricane Ike, which got me started on emergency preparedness was a category 2 storm, and the damage was bad enough. We do not have an evacuation order, but businesses and schools have already announced closures […]

How to Get your Apartment Ready for Hurricane Season

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This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com Hurricane season begins June 1st, and lasts until November 30th, with the peak between August and October. This year is predicted to be an active one: the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts: 11 to 17 named storms five to nine are projected to strengthen to hurricane status two to four are predicted to become major hurricanes. As long time readers know, I started this blog soon after I experienced Hurricane Ike, […]

Backup Cooking Methods

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Part of hurricane preparedness is having backups for cooking methods in the event of an extended power failure. During our last major hurricane, Hurricane Ike, some of my colleagues did not regain their electricity service for one to two weeks. Some folks who had money to spare stayed in hotels for the entire period, but that may cause you to burn through your emergency cash pretty quickly. Several friends dealt with the inconvenience by staying with family and friends who […]

Hurricane Season is Almost Here

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June 1st starts hurricane season and it’s just around the corner. We were fortunate we did not have any major hurricanes last year but this year is predicted to be another active hurricane season. With the rough weather going on around the country you just never know. So once again it’s time to evaluate how we’re doing in terms of hurricane preparedness: We need to pick up a few more canned goods to replace the ones we’ve rotated through. I’d […]