Hurricane hacks

[fatbeard]

Who's got 'em? Never been smack in the middle of one before, and there's been a slight Category 4 complication to the trip I'm on. Looking for creative things that aren't on the usual lists, as I've got most of that (as much as I can being in a hotel). Plenty of provisions on hand and plan on filling the bathtub with water in case the toilet stops. Rental car is fully gassed, not that I can evacuate anywhere, but at least I can charge my phone and enjoy some A/C for a break.

I've got about 24 hours before I need to be sitting tight. Expectation is we will lose power for 3-4 days.

Good times!

 

[Ares]

Never experienced a hurricane myself.

Best I can do is wish you good luck.... stay safe fatbeard.

 

[SERE Bear]

Fun fact to check on with your hotel front desk. Will your door still work if the power goes out? I assume you have a door that uses a fob or card not an old style key.

 

[Houston]

Do you have a family? If so, buy a board game or two. I recommend Candy Land and Sorry.

 

[ZOMBIE@CTESPN]

Good luck and be safe!

 

[fatbeard]

Fun fact to check on with your hotel front desk. Will your door still work if the power goes out? I assume you have a door that uses a fob or card not an old style key.

Good thinking!

Do you have a family? If so, buy a board game or two. I recommend Candy Land and Sorry.

Nope, all by myself. I have a few books and decent supply of beer, and whatever movies I can download on my phone between now and whenever the network goes down.

 

[Globetrotter]

Don’t drink.

The only thing worse than being without power and AC is being hungover without power or AC.

 

[fatbeard]

Don’t drink.

The only thing worse than being without power and AC is being hungover without power or AC.

I'm not going to get sloppy, just pass the time and enjoy the view when the storm hits. More like sipping than drinking.

 

[SERE Bear]

**** that, get hammered.

 

[SERE Bear]

Are you in Bermuda?

 

[fatbeard]

Are you in Bermuda?

Guam

 

[SilenceS]

NOLA resident here. Drink. The rest will take care of itself. You just have to pass the time. I assume you dont own anything where you are at so you dont have to worry about losing possessions which is the hardest part. So, you should be good.

 

[Ares]

NOLA resident here. Drink. The rest will take care of itself. You just have to pass the time. I assume you dont own anything where you are at so thats the most worrisome. So, you should be good.

You should make him some gumbo

 

[SilenceS]

You should make him some gumbo

Chicken and Andouille? Or Seafood? Oysters? Or naaaa?

 

[Ares]

Chicken and Andouille? Or Seafood? Oysters? Or naaaa?

Seafood....have it ready in 90 minutes.

I will send fisch to pick it up.

 

[SilenceS]

Seafood....have it ready in 90 minutes.

I will send fisch to pick it up.

Gonna be a shitty Roux

 

[fatbeard]

Chicken and Andouille? Or Seafood? Oysters? Or naaaa?

Chicken and andouille. I only do seafood raw. If you hurry you might be able to deliver and catch a flight out in time.

 

[Ares]

Chicken and andouille. I only do seafood raw. If you hurry you might be able to deliver and catch a flight out in time.

fisch will swim it over.... he may murder some of the hotel workers, but at least you will get gumbo.

 

[SilenceS]

fisch will swim it over.... he may murder some of the hotel workers, but at least you will get gumbo.

He still pops up and tell me hi on slack. Its nice to feel appreciated.

 

[AussieBear]

a standard freezer packed full of frozen items will stay good for 2 days without power.

i dont have many tips. id recommend having a bugout bag/stock in advance for these scenarios. i've been through about 6 hurricanes iirc. the worst part for me was after the storm and having no power. ive always been inland some though, so the storm lessened a tad. but, no ac in the hot florida humididty sucked.

having a grill that you can cook on with 1-2 tanks of gas on hand helps. charcoal is another route. fireplace if you have one.

stock up on water for drinking but to also hydrate foods that need it.. rice, beans, dehydrated stuff, powders, flours etc
have canned and jar goods ready.
btw you can store eggs outside of a fridge if youre one of those peeps.
i ate alot of pb and j during these times.. even pb and honey..

1st aid kit..

batteries.. radio. flashlights..

just a basic preppers kits..

a generator if you really need power.. a solar charger for phone etc..

well if you is there on work n in a hotel.. just load up on food and drank.. some cash... find a chickenhead n get it worked out..