MarzNC
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As I'm sure most readers around here know, the first step for being prepared for a hurricane or tropical storm is to plan. It's amazing how many people don't do anything because "it won't happen to me." Or simply panic shop for groceries. In central NC, the local news outlets talk about hurricane preparedness in late summer every year.
The eye of Hurricane Fran went right over our house in 1996. We were lucky there was no damage to the house. It helped that we had trees near the house removed a few months before. For my husband and I, driving to work (10 min commutes) was fine once the storm passed. My elderly parents in Chapel Hill never lost power.
Our neighborhood had overhead power lines back then. The dead end road had only had ten houses and was still in the middle of open land that had been farms. Our offices had power and showers. Power was out for a week at the house. My husband somehow managed to buy a generator. After that storm, he had an electrician set up a secondary box that could take power from the generator, which made it easier to keep the frig and a few lights on. That was part of the new "plan." Testing the generator was an annual activity.
From the Operation Airdrop website:
The eye of Hurricane Fran went right over our house in 1996. We were lucky there was no damage to the house. It helped that we had trees near the house removed a few months before. For my husband and I, driving to work (10 min commutes) was fine once the storm passed. My elderly parents in Chapel Hill never lost power.
Our neighborhood had overhead power lines back then. The dead end road had only had ten houses and was still in the middle of open land that had been farms. Our offices had power and showers. Power was out for a week at the house. My husband somehow managed to buy a generator. After that storm, he had an electrician set up a secondary box that could take power from the generator, which made it easier to keep the frig and a few lights on. That was part of the new "plan." Testing the generator was an annual activity.
From the Operation Airdrop website:
How to Prepare for a Hurricane
As hurricane season approaches, being prepared and informed is essential. Hurricanes can cause significant damage and disrupt lives, but with the right preparation, you can protect yourself, your family, and your property. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to get ready for a hurricane.Stay...
www.operation-airdrop.com