Coles on the Coast Episode 8 - Hurricane/Severe Weather Preparedness

Episode 8: Hurricane/Severe Weather Preparedness

 

In this episode Jessica and Charlie discuss why to be prepared for severe weather and how NOT to make yourself a victim.

 

In this episode we speak about how to mitigate risks during and after floods, tornados, straight line winds, and especially hurricanes.

 

First off we talk about how it is important to know where you live and the most likely risks for your home/area. We recommend looking up your specific potential for flooding and likelihood of potential tree/wind damage before gaging your plan of action.

 

Subjects include:

• Knowing what insurance you need

• Making a plan

  • communicating that plan with family or close friends

• Keeping water out of the home

  • with sandbags, towels, and such

• Keeping debris from entering home

  • boarding windows, shutters

  • securing yard items

  • keeping debris picked up before storm

• Hygiene without power and/or running water

  • Stocking water

  • biodegradable soap

  • how to shower/bathe

  • stocking up on diapers and other items

• What you need for loosing power

  • to hear more about this subject go to Episode 4-Blackout Kits https://www.colesonthecoast.com/2023/03/14/episode-4-blackout-kits/

• Cooking without electricity/running water

  • alternate cooking methods

  • ways to make it easier

    • PRACTICE IT

• Food

  • Shelf stable canned goods and dried foods

  • Milk

  • Don’t stress it, don’t buy what you don’t eat

• Stocking up on gas and keeping it fresh

• Generators and keeping them in working order

• Keeping emergency Medical equipment

  • Building your first aid skills now in case they are needed later

• Community in the event of emergency

  • Make plans before the event and let them know where and what your plans are

• What NOT to do before or during the storm

  • DO NOT go outside during or right after

  • DO NOT play first responder (if you aren’t actually one)

  • DO NOT wait until 1-2 Days before or right after the storm to stock gas

  • DO NOT rush to the store and buy a bunch of cold milk, small bottles of water, or Ice Cream

  • DO NOT stock a freezer without an alternate source of power secured before hand

  • DO NOT burn debris while everyone’s power is out

    • No one wants to have their houses filled with smoke in their house with no power/AC

  • Entertainment/fun

    • have games ready to play

    • tell kids what to expect before hand to mitigate stress

   

  Make changes/stock up on supplies now for a day when they might be needed. Make a plan so you can be confident in your family’s ability to deal with any storm.

 

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Other resources that would be helpful with this topic/resources discussed in the podcast:

Coles on the Coast Episode 5- Universal Accessory Kit

https://www.colesonthecoast.com/2023/03/20/coles-on-the-coast-episode-5-universal-accessory-kit/

 

National Weather Service Flood Map: https://www.weather.gov/akq/floodMAP

 

The Survival Podcast: https://www.thesurvivalpodcast.com/

 

Nicole Sauce-Living Free in Tennessee: https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/2023/04/03/how-can-you-live-in-tornado-country/

 

Toolman Tim: https://www.toolmantim.co/

 

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