Im in Louisiana my first summer season here- where and what should I get for "hurricane" supplies?

Question

I know the basics - water, canned goods, flashlights, batteries - do you have anything else to add to this?

Answer 1

Clean containers for storing drinking water: Figure you will need a gallon per person per day for drinking and sanitation. Have a two-week supply on hand for each person. Use clean containers for storing drinking water. Food-grade plastic containers that have screw caps, such as 2-liter soda bottles, are best. Plastic milk jugs, though they can be leaky, will do in a pinch.


Gallon-sized freezer bags for making ice: You'll want to fill them with water and freeze as many as you can a few days before the storm is expected to arrive.


Household bleach, without lemon scent, to purify water.


Tools: hammer and nails; ax or hatchet; crowbar; screwdrivers; pliers; a drill (consider battery-powered) with screwdriver bits and adapters to install bolts; extra fasteners and bolts for shutters; a knife; handsaw.


Duct tape and masking tape.


Flashlight for each member of the family with extra batteries


Radio or battery-powered TV with extra batteries


Fire extinguisher


Lantern with extra fuel or batteries


Matches: Wooden kitchen matches are best. Keep them dry in a plastic bag or plastic film container.


A charcoal or gas grill with a supply of fuel so you can cook if you are left without electricity or gas. Never use a grill inside.


Fuel for your generator or chain saw


Sterno stove, with extra fuel


Oven mitts, for handling hot cookware.


Disposable plastic eating utensils, to help you save water.


Hand-operated can opener


Soap with a covered plastic container


Toiletries


Toilet paper. Keep it dry in plastic bags.


Needle and thread


Mosquito repellent


A first aid kit See a list of suggested items here.


Extra prescription medications, enough for a month.


Disposable diapers and wipes


Cat litter, which also is good for soaking up spills.


A two week supply of food for your pets


Several boxes of garbage bags, with ties, to collect refuse and store goods to keep them dry.


Large plastic trash cans with sealing lids work well for the storage of most items. As alternatives, try duffel bags, camping backpacks or cardboard boxes.


Rope or heavy cord. Get 100 feet. It can be useful an many ways. As a clothesline, for example.


Tarpaulin, canvas or 6-mil plastic sheeting. Good for making temporary roof repairs or tents.


Safety razor blades


Whistle or air horn


Money (most ATMs will not be operational)

Answer 2

For the most part Lent is based on the 40 day fast that Jesus endured in the desert. Thats what practicing lent is for, so that you can see how hard it was to fast for 40 days. But we today, people only fast like one thing, Jesus fasted food, water,... everything, all he did was pray. All the pagan rituals that Catholics stole, are the Christmas Tree, the Easter Bunny, the Calender, and a few other holidays and such. But Lent, is one of the few things that really was based on Jesus' life. Were there other cultures that did similar things? Yes, but that doesn't mean they started it, Traditions mingle and travel, So unless any of us were alive back then with a firm memory of what actually happened, then we can never tell for sure. Not 100%

Answer 3

I always like to keep a portable radio/TV, some charcoal & lighter fluid, and when the time comes an ice chest full of ice. Be sure to fill your sinks and bathtubs for bathing and washing in case there is a problem with the water too. Fill your gas tank in case of mandatory evaculation.

There is usually an evacuation map offered by the television stations and local businesses that will provide you with a list of items, and the evacuation route you need to take if required.

Answer 4

Yes
I'm going to say everything you already said and more

Water in a bottle
canned goods
3 flashlights
TONS of batteries
a radio
hotel reservations to go to some where like Alexandria
forks,knives,and spoons
bleach
clothes
medicine
all of your memories like photos
if u want bring candels
matches
a small grill and i mean SMALL
cups
plates
and
MONEY

Answer 5

haha, you don't need to get these unless there is a hurricane in the gulf.

Answer 6

a blowup raft needs to be added to your list.

Answer 7

A boat!

Answer 8

doesn't matter...just leave before contraflow!!!!