kellyh wrote:
IMPORTANT!

Remember to tape up your windows if you're not going to board them up. A big X will prevent glass shards from flying through your apartment should the storm take a turn for the worse. Use duct tape or other durable tape... masking tape isn't strong enough.

thor800 wrote:
Can anyone recommend flood preparation equipment ?

Anything else ?

heights wrote:
I remember last year at this time we had a sudden abrupt snow storm I think it was our only one.

jerseymom wrote:
Just found this storm prep list - just in case - don't forget the pets!

BEVERAGES

Water: A gallon per person, per day, enough for seven days. Or if you buy the bottles, that's eight 16-ounce bottles per person or 56 bottles for seven days.

Juice: Juice and enhanced waters in boxes and plastic bottles.

Milk: Powdered or shelf-stable, in single-serving boxes. (Store more water if you are planning to use powdered milk.)

Alcohol: In general, don't. A glass of wine may calm the nerves but too much will cloud judgment.

Caffeine: Canned coffee drinks or energy drinks such as Red Bull.

SNACK FOOD

Crackers: For snacking or eating with cheese and cold cuts from the fridge just after power goes out.

Fruit: Single-serving fruit cups and applesauce. When a storm is a few days away, buy apples and oranges.

Healthier snacks: Granola bars, Fruit Roll-Ups, dried fruit, rice cakes, nuts and trail mix offer nutrition and have a long shelf life.

Comfort food: You might as well buy the Twinkies (or Pop-Tarts, doughnuts, Nutter Butters or Little Debbies). You know you're going to crave them.

MEALS

Canned soups, chili, vegetables, stews: They can be eaten cold but can also be heated in a pot on the grill.

Cereal: Vitamin-fortified cereal can be eaten dry or with boxed or powdered milk.

Preserved meats: Beef jerky is high-protein, low-carb and good for diabetics. Canned tuna, chicken, even Spam, also provide protein.

Condiments: Mayonnaise is generally a no-no because of refrigeration issues, but buy the smallest jar you can and make tuna or chicken salad. Look for condiments - ketchup, hot sauce, mustard, relish, salt and pepper - in individual packets.

MUST-HAVES

Supplies: Garbage bags and ties, paper towels, wipes, fuel (charcoal, lighter fluid, matches) or a full propane tank for the grill, hand sanitizer. Don't forget the manual can opener. Plastic wrap or storage containers.

Tableware: Paper plates, napkins and paper or plastic cups; plastic forks, knives and spoons; a couple of serving spoons, forks and knives for food preparation and serving.

Pet food: Food and drink for your pets, and their familiar dishes. Vitamins and medications.