Hey guys a lot of people seem to be freaking out and maybe over planning a bit for Hurricane Irene. I know NYC is definitely over-hyping the storm and I understand because of how bad they screwed up the Blizzard. So here is just a quick list of things that I do for most hurricanes. I’ve been through a lot of hurricanes, including Katrina.

1. Water: It’s best to get a case or some gallons. You can also fill the bathtub and use that water to fill the toilet tank so you can continue to flush the toilet etc.
   
   
2. Non-Cooked Foods: bread, peanut butter, cans of tuna, nuts, chips, snack mix, etc.
   
   
3. Buckets: For leaks, bailing water out etc.
   
   
4. Lights & Batteries: Flashlights, candles, etc.
   
   
5. Frozen Water Bottles: This is incase the power goes out you can throw them in the fridge to help keep stuff cold until the power comes back on. Just fill up a couple of liter bottles with tap water and stick them in the fridge before the storm.
   
   
6. Cash: The first thing to go down will probably be ATM’s so make sure you have cash so that you can buy stuff if you need to.
   
   
7. Duct Tape & Garbage Bags: To tape up windows and leaks if you need to.
   
   
8. First Aid: Just in case. At least alcohol, bandages, witch hazel, Neosporin, etc.
   
   
9. High Point: In case of flooding it’s best to get your valuables, electronics and hopefully yourself off the ground at the very least. If you have two stories, bring TV’s and other electronics upstairs.
   
   
10. A Radio: Try to get one that takes batteries. This way you can stay up to date with what’s going on.
    
    
11. Liquor & Boardgames: Self explanatory. 

That’s all I can think of for now if I’ve missed anything please feel free to add it. If you feel the need to evacuate, do so.

Good luck and stay safe!