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Last Updated: 5:51 AM GMT on November 07, 2009
— Last Comment: 3:11 PM GMT on June 25, 2009
I'll start with the most pressing news, and work my way down to upcoming events/ non-vital information. Just divided my page into sections.
   Now is the time to start making preparations. Begin thinking about what supplies you may need in the event of a storm. Also start planning out your evacuation routes, places to stay, far enough in advance, that you have time to make modifications later if necessary. In the event a storm does strike your area, you'll be ahead of the population in general on preparations. And take some time this season to talk with family, friends, and neighbors about the weather. See what they're plans are in the event of a storm. We can take a proactive approach that will help keep people safe during a storm.  I always find it easier when going on a trip or traveling to have everything in one spot ready to go. My suggestion is to do the same with your hurricane supplies. Create a hurricane kit. How large you want it to be is up to you. But you can load almost everything into 1 or 2 large rubbermaid containers in most cases. In the event a hurricane threatens your area. You can store those containers with you during the storm if you stay. Also, you can take them with you in your vehicle to use when you get back in the event you decide to evacuate.  - Get a zip lock bag, and fill it up with trial size containers of hygiene products (Shampoo, toothpaste, an extra toothbrush, laundry detergent, hair gel, etc). Anything you would normally use during the week to get ready. Make one for each member of your family and load it into your rubbermaid container. In the event you have to evacuate quickly this will become handy. - Also remember to pack any medications in with these items, and be sure to refill any prescriptions far enough in advance of a land falling storm that you don't have to worry about filling them during the chaos.  - It's important to have cash regardless of whether you stay or leave. If power is out chances are most retailers will not have access to credit/debit machines. Also, any important paperwork you have should be in a folder, or small safe (House, vehicle, life, health insurance info). In the event a storm threatens your area, all you have to do is load it into one of your hurricane containers, and you're ready to go.  - Flashlights w/ plenty of batteries. - At least one light source that doesn't require batteries (candle, shake flashlights, etc) - A portable TV is not a necessity, but useful. (Please be aware that from 2009 on, you will need a portable TV with a digital tuner. Analog units will no longer work) - A portable weather radio.  - Enough non-perishable food and water for at least a week (1 Gallon per person per day).  - 5 Person Tent - Generator - Gasoline (Be careful with this though, whether you stay or transport it, it poses a health risk) - Local Maps (It's useful to know other routes back into town) - Any valuable items (laptops, ipods, etc), if you plan on evacuating, they will help you pass the time. This is a general list. Take a look at the needs of your self and/or family, and add to it accordingly. Put your hurricane containers in a safe location, and when a storm threatens your area you'll be ready, whether you decide to stay or to go.      If you live anywhere in the Southeast, and you do not own a weather radio, TODAY is the day to buy one. With the upcoming transition from spring into summer severe weather will be one the rise, especially today over a good chunk of the southeast. Make sure you have some form or warning in place, and that you have reviewed your plans in the event of severe weather.    WEATHER STATION INITIATIVE: I'd like to encourage you if you've been thinking about buying one to look into it a little more. There are some decent stations at a reasonable price, and you can help expand the weather network here. 
Back in September, this was really brought on by Fay, I got the urge to go buy a weather station. I'd been wanting to set one up for a while, but just didn't have the money. So I ended up going to Bass Pro Shops and buying an Oregon Scientific WMR100. Had to make sure I was going to get something that was going to upload to Weather Underground. So I rushed home and set it up, carefully following the recommendations they have listed here. I wanted to keep it running ...
Okay. So I've been feeling more productive lately. I think I am going to start adding things to my blog for a change. Speaking of changes, they will probably be slow to come, a little bit at a time, just how I do things generally. So checking back often is probably your best way to get updated info. This is my official blog christening. Let the blogging begin!
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