Having been through two hurricanes here, and having gone over two weeks total without power (HA doesn't work well w/o power), my best wishes to all those in The FL panhandle through New Orleans.
Some power companies along the gulf estimate 3 weeks to restore power after this storm hits.
The current track is on the AL MS border then tracking through AL.
Things I have learned:
1. Fill up bathtub for water to flush toilets.
2. Buy a generator - BUT - MAYBE after the storm. FEMA reimbursed me for the entire cost of the generator and some fuel - and I haven't filled out a form yet. Purchase date seems to be a key issue - if you purchase it before any outage will they pay? I don't know, but it doesn't sound like that would be storm damage. I would still get one. Find out NOW where the smaller distributors are - the big stores won't have any.
3. Buy a small window air conditioner. They are cheap ~$70 and give you a place to sleep.
4. Buy a plug for the generator if you can. Most seem to take a NEMA 14-30. You will need some three conductor 10 guage wire. This will allow you to run a water heater etc. FL is completely out of stock on both those items.
5. Buy all the gas and gas cans you can.
6. Land line phones seem to work for 8 hours after the power outage. Then it takes them several days to bring their generators in.
And of course, follow all the other advice of the authorites.
My prayers are with all of you.
GLT
Some power companies along the gulf estimate 3 weeks to restore power after this storm hits.
The current track is on the AL MS border then tracking through AL.
Things I have learned:
1. Fill up bathtub for water to flush toilets.
2. Buy a generator - BUT - MAYBE after the storm. FEMA reimbursed me for the entire cost of the generator and some fuel - and I haven't filled out a form yet. Purchase date seems to be a key issue - if you purchase it before any outage will they pay? I don't know, but it doesn't sound like that would be storm damage. I would still get one. Find out NOW where the smaller distributors are - the big stores won't have any.
3. Buy a small window air conditioner. They are cheap ~$70 and give you a place to sleep.
4. Buy a plug for the generator if you can. Most seem to take a NEMA 14-30. You will need some three conductor 10 guage wire. This will allow you to run a water heater etc. FL is completely out of stock on both those items.
5. Buy all the gas and gas cans you can.
6. Land line phones seem to work for 8 hours after the power outage. Then it takes them several days to bring their generators in.
And of course, follow all the other advice of the authorites.
My prayers are with all of you.
GLT
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