if you know me
you know I am
a worst case scenario
survivalist enthusiast!
in everything I do
I like to way all my options
every single last one of them…
no mater how crazy they may seem.
Do you know what to do
on the off chance you come face to face with a tiger?
or
What to do first thing…if your
car flies over the Brooklyn bridge
into the water?
well I do!!! (don’t laugh…crazier things can happen!)
calms my nerves
gives me options…
and nothing is better than
having options
when facing a potential crisis.
now when hurricane Irene hit in August 2011
people laughed at me
But…I was ready. (read my post here)
Snowmageddon 2010 – I was super prepared…
Now it’s Frakenstorm 2012
and this time I am facing things…
just me & Tunie B.
This mama bear
knows how to protect her baby cub
and survive…
just in case
worst case scenario
this thing is as big as they are saying….
and if not…
well
party at my house
because
when I get nervous
I tend to COOK up a
STORM!
STORM READY FOOD I HAVE IN PANTRY:
I have an electric stove – so if my power goes I have no cooking ability so:
water, soda,
tuna & salmon cans
mayonnaise
crackers, rice cakes, bread
chips & cookies (& anything I call my go-to comfort food nosh)
cereal
canned veggies, corn, black olives, sweet peas, green beans, chickpeas
canned fruit
baby food squeezers (tunie and I both love them and there are some great flavors)
granola bars
instant oatmeal packets (hot sink water if urn is still not hot)
raman noodles
peanut butter
MY WORST CASE SCENARIO TO DO LIST:
I am writing this list in no particular order…
1. Place 9 day candles, matches and or flashlights with extra batteries in every room – including basement in case you need to evacuate to a safe room if hurricane actual hits your neighborhood in case.
2. WATER: fill up all bathtubs with water (not for showering but for your toilets) if you have little kids make sure your bathroom doors are kept closed.
BOTTLE WATER: make sure you have enough to last you 1 week for all members of your household. Last thing you want to do is to drink the water from the faucet after a hurricane hits.
3: EXTRA DIAPERS & FORMULA for baby (self explanatory)
4: CLEAN HOUSE: do all the laundry – you dont know when the next chance you will have – last thing you want to do is run out of clean underwear. CLEAN OUTSIDE HOUSE - walk around outside and secure anything that can be used as a projectile. This includes lawn furniture, garbage cans, toys, branches, bbq’s, flowerpots etc…
5. PICK A SAFE ROOM – in Israel its called a mamad – a place to go to if a bomb is going to hit…well people a hurricane can be just as powerful and just as dangerous. Let your kids know in case there is a warning and you have to make a run for it in a hurry. This room should have any medications (inhalers, prescription etc..), diapers, formula, blanket, pillow, medical kit, battery power radio, water, and food. I also make sure to put a siddur with tihilim – nothing like a little prayer to pass those tense moments!
6. SECURE YOUR VALUABLES – your passport, birth certificate, insurance papers, all important paperwork should be put into a waterproof container and placed somewhere safe and easily accessible incase you have to evacuate. PICTURES: the one thing I can not replace – I stick into airtight waterproof container. JEWELRY & OTHER VALUABLES including electronics like laptops and cameras – place in safe or in a secure location- easily accessible if you need to evacuate (vandals and looters are not a myth)
7. PACK A BAG - incase you need to leave in a hurry. You will be surprise how much you can forget when you are doing things under duress. So pack a bag in advance – think of everything you will need from deodorant, to underwear for a few days in case you need to bunk by a relative or friend.
8. POWER UP – make sure all your ipads, laptops, cell phones are fully charged and ready to go. This is also a great time to make sure you have your chargers in the car. Also download any games or videos now – because internet service might not be available.
9. STUFF FOR THE KIDS – its not just water you should stock up on. Storms like these are great opportunity for some quality family time. Have art supplies and possible kids projects at the ready – make sure crayons, markers, paper, glue and glitter are a plenty! BOARD GAMES – fun games for all ages are a MUST – and nothing kills a game like pieces missing – so make sure you have one or two new ones ready to open and play with! My favorite thing to do are puzzles – so I found a really great one in Walmart – and this is a game that no matter the age most kids can help and get involved in.
BOOKS – go to the library NOW or your local bookstore – nothing is cozier than everyone snuggled in bed or on the couch together, under blankets, reading their books quietly.
10 PREPARE YOUR CAR – fill your car with gas. Make sure all your headlights, tires and wipers are in perfect working condition. Make sure you have emergency equipment in car as well as water, blankets & food. Place your car in a clear area – away from possible damaging debris.
11. GENERATORS & WATER PUMPS -if you are luck enough to have your own back up generator – make sure you have enough gas to run it! For those who need water pumps for your basements and crawl spaces…now is the time to put them in place and to make sure they are in working condition.
12 STAY SAFE & HAVE A BACK UP PLAN – the point of all this is to be safe and the best way is to make sure you have covered all your bases – including what to do if everything you thought of fails.
THINK OF OTHERS….if you have friends, family or neighbors who might not be as prepared as you are – or are older and could use a hand…well now is the time to help them out (get them ready) and let them know …in worst case scenario… you are there if they need you!
stay safe & make it a few days to remember my friends…see you after the storm 
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