Here I am!

Rock you like a Hurricane.

SOMEONE has been on my tail about preparing for hurricanes. So I'm finally doing it. Especially because we've been in an Elevated warning...ever since I arrived in Florida.

Awhile back at work they had a Hurricane Seminar, where insurance people, Lee county people and Red Cross came to talk and they had all these other vendors with pamphlets on stuff you need to know about hurricanes and how to prepare.

I figured out my "Hurricane Evacuation Zone" (the Navy star in the middle) Zone C so that means I have 19-20 hours to evacuate.  Basically a full day to gather all the below crap and put it in my car. Easy enough.

This is a list of all the things I'm supposed to have.

Creating a Disaster Supply Kit 
Water - at least 1 gallon daily per person for 3 to 7 days
 Food - at least enough for 3 to 7 days
— non-perishable packaged or canned food / juices
— snack foods
— non-electric can opener
— cooking tools / fuel
— paper plates / plastic utensils
Blankets / Pillows, etc.
Clothing
- seasonal / rain gear / sturdy shoes
First Aid Kit / Medicines / Prescription Drugs
Toiletries / Hygiene items / Moisture wipes
Flashlight / Batteries
Radio - Battery operated and NOAA weather radio
Cash (with some small bills) - Banks and ATMs may not be open or available for extended periods
Keys
Toys, Books and Games
Important documents - in a waterproof container or water tight sealable plastic bag; insurance documents, medical records, bank account numbers, Social Security card, etc.
Tools - keep a set with you during the storm
Vehicle fuel tanks filled

I removed some things because I do not have a pet, baby or elderly person living with me.
I also created a "Hey dummy don't forget..." list, because obviously I'm not packing my important documents, keys and tools right now.

     

Let's be real this isn't going to hold me for 7 days. 3 days? Sure. I need more water and granola bars and other canned things I suppose. I'm pretty excited to open my flashlight, I've already used the one you plug into the wall to try and fix the sink....But that's a whole different story.

I'm also signing up for all the Lee County Emergency notifications:
①Twitter @LeeEOC & @LCEMFL
②Text Alerts for "Breaking News"
③Code Red text/phone calls for "emergencies or critical protective actions required to safeguard life and property"
④And downloading the Code Red app - it's geo-aware and knows where I am so will only send alerts that pertain to me

I'm not sure I could BE any more prepared. Stone, does this meet your approval?
Oh I suppose Renter's Insurance would be a good thing to have...

xo A

I'm actually more excited for when December comes (if we haven't had a hurricane) and I get to eat all this :)

oooooook I just looked at expirations, most everything is next year but I'm surprised to see 2015 for the applesauce. The tuna? 2017!! It could be an artifact by then. Siiiiiiick. 

And I got the kind in vegetable oil. Gross. 

Fudgemuffins. I might need to rethink this food thing.