dear californians -
though i don’t live on the NC coast (i’m more central/near the mountains NC), i still deal with hurricanes. they can still be hurricane or tropical storm level by the time they reach here.
the cone of certainty is also kind of uncertain - it can wiggle within the cone, or veer completely off course at any time.
do not underestimate this.
here’s some prep:
in case of power outage -
- charge everything
- have batteries
- have flashlights
- have non-perishable food
- have a cooler and ice packs/bags of ice for vital food and medications
- the food thing is really important for people with dietary restrictions because it can take days for power to be restored
- open your refrigerator and freezer as little as possible to keep things cool longer
in case of water problems -
- fill all the water bottles
in case of flooding and evacuation -
- get a full tank of gas
- don’t drive through water ffs
- have cash
- have a bag packed with clothes, shoes, medications, etc.
- have a bag packed for your pet(s) with carriers, food, medications, favorite toys, etc.
- get any important documents together and put them in ziplock bags to protect them from water
- document any valuable possessions in case of flooding for insurance purposes (move them to higher ground if there’s time)
- check your flood zone
- check your flood, home/rent, car insurance policies
- check your evacuation route
listen to officials and meteorologists. stay calm. have a plan.
thinking of you! feel free to ask me questions and share this.
ultimmmmmp asked:
whats so great about a locked tomb its probably full of spiders and cobwebs..
thechekhov answered:
Worse.




















