Those In the Cone of Chris Have You Prepared?

[gatorcane]

I bet the majority of the answers are NO.

What are your preparation plans?

[Canelaw99]

Um, nope here Right now, I don't have anything planned - will watch and see what progresses over the next couple of days. I do, however, have to go out and buy a baby shower gift for a shower this Sat., and we're house hunting Sunday, so we'll see how all that goes. If by tomorrow this is looking more like a threat to this area, I'll run out to BJ's for some water, top of the gas, etc., but that's about it. You??

[tracyswfla]

Um, nope here Right now, I don't have anything planned - will watch and see what progresses over the next couple of days. I do, however, have to go out and buy a baby shower gift for a shower this Sat., and we're house hunting Sunday, so we'll see how all that goes. If by tomorrow this is looking more like a threat to this area, I'll run out to BJ's for some water, top of the gas, etc., but that's about it. You??

Looking to buy a house in Ft. Myers?? I have one for sale

Anyway the only thing I would do towards the end of the week is make sure I have a full gas tank. That is always first to go with any kind of threat.

[x-y-no]

Of course. I always do everything the first week in June.

All that's left is to top off the gas and take some cash out of the ATM.

Oh, and, put up shutters if neccesary.

[Canelaw99]

LOL, tracy, no - we're staying over here on the SE coast....checking out Broward County. Thanks though

Yeah, after the pain that it was to get gas last year after Wilma, filling up is definitely first on our list of stuff to do now.

[HeatherAKC]

My plans include putting my house on the market and moving to say...rural (not coastal) North Carolina.

No, really my plans are to throw a temper tantrum, convulse and freak out that another storm MAY approach.

Honestly, didn't we just do this in October? My iron fence was just fixed in mid-July from Wilma. I've done alot of work on my patio/pool this summer so yeah....this would be a perfect time for a storm. (sarcasm!)

The good news is that the cone WILL shift and my own non-scientific theory states that those in the first cones will not likely be impacted by a storm. Also, Chris could get ripped apart by shear or mountains.

Even if Chris approaches us, I don't expect a run at the grocery/gas stations. Heck, Castro no longer rules Cuba, you know.......

[SouthFloridawx]

Of course. I always do everything the first week in June.

All that's left is to top off the gas and take some cash out of the ATM.

Make sure you recycle out your old water and put in some fresh stuff. Nothing like old stale warm water... yuck!

[JonathanBelles]

well im gonna wait a day or 2 until i know where it is gonna go. the wood is cut and the supplies are ready.

[Opal storm]

I'm not in the cone but I already have my hurricane supplies ready.I doubt I will need them for Chris, but I'm keeping an eye on the situation since this could be a Gulf threat.

[storms in NC]

Nope not coming this way going to the GOM

[Irina]

Well I have prepared.
Bought in the lightweight patio stuff. Got gas, water etc. Clean house. Pulled shutters cause our sliders leak with the littlest rain. Just waiting now........
Cheers
irina

[HeatherAKC]

Um, nope here Right now, I don't have anything planned - will watch and see what progresses over the next couple of days. I do, however, have to go out and buy a baby shower gift for a shower this Sat., and we're house hunting Sunday, so we'll see how all that goes. If by tomorrow this is looking more like a threat to this area, I'll run out to BJ's for some water, top of the gas, etc., but that's about it. You??

Need a realtor????????

[x-y-no]

Of course. I always do everything the first week in June.

All that's left is to top off the gas and take some cash out of the ATM.

Make sure you recycle out your old water and put in some fresh stuff. Nothing like old stale warm water... yuck!

Yeah, I do that on a continual basis through the season.

[gatorcane]

I haven't prepared at all yet. I plan to start no later than tomorrow before the rush happens.

I guess I just can't believe that this is all happening again - seems like yesterday Katrina and Wilma were bearing down on us here.

[Canelaw99]

My plans include putting my house on the market and moving to say...rural (not coastal) North Carolina.

No, really my plans are to throw a temper tantrum, convulse and freak out that another storm MAY approach.

Honestly, didn't we just do this in October? My iron fence was just fixed in mid-July from Wilma. I've done alot of work on my patio/pool this summer so yeah....this would be a perfect time for a storm. (sarcasm!)

The good news is that the cone WILL shift and my own non-scientific theory states that those in the first cones will not likely be impacted by a storm. Also, Chris could get ripped apart by shear or mountains.

Even if Chris approaches us, I don't expect a run at the grocery/gas stations. Heck, Castro no longer rules Cuba, you know.......

Nope, am using my parents' realtor for Broward County...will let ya know though

[tracyswfla]

My plans include putting my house on the market and moving to say...rural (not coastal) North Carolina.

No, really my plans are to throw a temper tantrum, convulse and freak out that another storm MAY approach.

Honestly, didn't we just do this in October? My iron fence was just fixed in mid-July from Wilma. I've done alot of work on my patio/pool this summer so yeah....this would be a perfect time for a storm. (sarcasm!)

The good news is that the cone WILL shift and my own non-scientific theory states that those in the first cones will not likely be impacted by a storm. Also, Chris could get ripped apart by shear or mountains.

Even if Chris approaches us, I don't expect a run at the grocery/gas stations. Heck, Castro no longer rules Cuba, you know.......

Actually my house is on the market so I can move to NY

[HeatherAKC]

My plans include putting my house on the market and moving to say...rural (not coastal) North Carolina.

No, really my plans are to throw a temper tantrum, convulse and freak out that another storm MAY approach.

Honestly, didn't we just do this in October? My iron fence was just fixed in mid-July from Wilma. I've done alot of work on my patio/pool this summer so yeah....this would be a perfect time for a storm. (sarcasm!)

The good news is that the cone WILL shift and my own non-scientific theory states that those in the first cones will not likely be impacted by a storm. Also, Chris could get ripped apart by shear or mountains.

Even if Chris approaches us, I don't expect a run at the grocery/gas stations. Heck, Castro no longer rules Cuba, you know.......

Actually my house is on the market so I can move to NY

HI TRACY! Long time, no talk.....hope you are well and apparently planning for a big move! Good luck!

[Jim Cantore]

Nope not coming this way going to the GOM

They said Floyd was heading for Florida too

I always keep an eye on storms like this, you never know, One day it could be heading for Miami, next day it's riding the east coast.

[Jagno]

Okay, what's up Floridian's? Here in Louisiana this is all folks are talking about. We are still shell shocked from Rita and Katrina I guess. Our Home Depot and Lowe's moved the generators in the center aisles along with tarps, roofing nails, water containers, batteries and such and you should see the folks snatching it up. Oddly enough, FEEMA moved out yesterday. I'm still rebuilding but I've made darn sure I'm ready this go round. The house can be rebuilt (hopefully before another one hits). All I have to do is hook up my Wells Cargo and go. Seriously, I do have to load my hard drives, business records and Harleys first.
* Fuel cells full - 80 gallons
* Water, prepared food, for 3 weeks
* Rebuilding supplies
* Plenty of cash on hand
* Bedding, fans, clothing
* Destination verified
* Vital records in trailer locked in safe
* Generators serviced and loaded
* Weapons locked in safe and loaded into trailer
* Two way radio cell service...Ready link
* Business records ready
* Prescriptions filled
* Vehicles serviced and ready
DH is a disaster assistance Chef and has the RV, Mobile Kitchen and two refrigerator trucks he'll be keeping with him.

[Canelaw99]

Ja - here's what's up, at least in S. FL....Fidel has relinquished his power for the first time ever, and all the Cubans in this area are rejoicing and were causing traffic issues last night, etc. Down here, that's been a bigger news story ALL day long . However, now that they've found 63 mph estimated winds at the vortex (see the other threads), I have a feeling this story will become more prominent on the evening news. I, for one, will do what I have to do tomorrow, most likely, but I'll see what happens overnight.