Hurricane Checklist

This is just here for reference. Decision point 1-2 days ahead of storm on whether to ride it out or evacuate.

Either situation

- [ ] Board up windows
- [ ] Charge electronics, cell phones, battery packs, spare batteries, chainsaw batteries, solar lanterns
- [ ] Locate / gather weather radio, flashlights
- [ ] Lock Garage doors, turn on dehumidifier
- [ ] Get cash out of the ATM (at least $300)
- [ ] Gather first aid kit
- [ ] Bring in/secure anything that can be picked up by the wind (bicycles, lawn furniture)
- [ ] Put non-spill containers of water in the chest freezer
- [ ] Fill water bottles

Riding it out

- [ ] Fill gas tank for generator
- [ ] Turn refrigerator and freezer to the coldest setting
- [ ] Check generator works, gather extension cords
- [ ] Fill tub
- [ ] Make sure camping stove has fuel
- [ ] fill water jugs, kegs with water

Evacuating

- [ ] Move stand-up freezer foods to chest freezer
- [ ] Close blinds
- [ ] Gather pet supplies (cat carrier, bowls, food, leash, meds)
- [ ] Shut off water and gas if it looks particularly nasty
- [ ] Fill up bath tub and other large containers of water
- [ ] Packing list
	- [ ] headlamps, solar lanterns, battery bricks and USB fans
	- [ ] Important papers box
	- [ ] Laptops
	- [ ] Instruments
	- [ ] Toiletries
	- [ ] Medications and first-aid kit
	- [ ] Jewelery
	- [ ] Moist towelettes
	- [ ] Camping pads and Blankets
	- [ ] Blankets
	- [ ] a few heavy duty garbage bags
	- [ ] Chainsaw
	- [ ] Animals
	- [ ] Dog and cat food
	- [ ] Rain gear
	- [ ] Clothes (3-4 days. . . practical and comfortable)
	- [ ] cooler full of food and snacks