Boomerang
New Member
Just wanted to put it out there that if anyone sees a blonde and 2 blue chams flying through the air on Monday, it's just me and my "crew". Yep, big storm heading my way. Hurricane Isaac. Lucky for me.....(or not), I've been through this PLENTY of times. Not looking forward to all the "hurricane prep work" ahead.
On a similar note.....I thought now would be a great time for everyone to help me compile a list of "Hurricane Preparedness" for our chams and other critters. I'm sure that those of us in Florida and other states that are faced with these threats every year will have some great tips. I want to create a list that those of us in need, can resource when threatened with a natural disaster.
Obviously in category 3-5 storms, evacuation is highly likely. This is where it gets trickey. I look forward to what others have done in the past with their chams in lieu of evacuation.
However, once the storm blows over...THE REAL FUN BEGINS!! NO electricity!! Yep!! That's always a real joy in the hot, humid, mosquito infested Florida sun. Not to mention the sweet soothing sounds of hundreds of generators going at all hours. Ahhhhh......Bliss. Or, the dreaded "clean up" afterwards. That's always a bonding moment with your loved ones... in the hot sun picking up yard debris. Nothing says I love you more than spending quality time outside covered in sweat, ants and dirt picking up branches from your neighbors trees 2 streets over. Ahhhhh..........Can't wait!!!
So, here is a start to the list. Feel free to add to it. I'd like to compile it all together at the end.
1. WATER...WATER..WATER (Make sure you stock up on enough for your family and your chams needs for at least 3 days.)
2. FOOD - Luckily in a hurricane situation we have sufficient warning. It's important to make sure that you will have enough food (live) for your chams that will last at least 3 weeks. Speaking from personal "hurricane experience", one of the biggest problems is lack of electricity. It prevents basic services like snail mail, banking, etc. to be done. This can last weeks sometimes months in the case of Hurricane Andrew. Better to have more than not enough.
On a similar note.....I thought now would be a great time for everyone to help me compile a list of "Hurricane Preparedness" for our chams and other critters. I'm sure that those of us in Florida and other states that are faced with these threats every year will have some great tips. I want to create a list that those of us in need, can resource when threatened with a natural disaster.
Obviously in category 3-5 storms, evacuation is highly likely. This is where it gets trickey. I look forward to what others have done in the past with their chams in lieu of evacuation.
However, once the storm blows over...THE REAL FUN BEGINS!! NO electricity!! Yep!! That's always a real joy in the hot, humid, mosquito infested Florida sun. Not to mention the sweet soothing sounds of hundreds of generators going at all hours. Ahhhhh......Bliss. Or, the dreaded "clean up" afterwards. That's always a bonding moment with your loved ones... in the hot sun picking up yard debris. Nothing says I love you more than spending quality time outside covered in sweat, ants and dirt picking up branches from your neighbors trees 2 streets over. Ahhhhh..........Can't wait!!!
So, here is a start to the list. Feel free to add to it. I'd like to compile it all together at the end.
1. WATER...WATER..WATER (Make sure you stock up on enough for your family and your chams needs for at least 3 days.)
2. FOOD - Luckily in a hurricane situation we have sufficient warning. It's important to make sure that you will have enough food (live) for your chams that will last at least 3 weeks. Speaking from personal "hurricane experience", one of the biggest problems is lack of electricity. It prevents basic services like snail mail, banking, etc. to be done. This can last weeks sometimes months in the case of Hurricane Andrew. Better to have more than not enough.