Hurricane Earl Prep

Hurricane Earl isn’t supposed to hit us directly- but we’ll likely get whacked by the outer bands. So far, local forecasts are predicting tropical storm force winds for the coast, but nothing so bad where we are. Mainly rain- and I’ve taken some action on that front to help keep water out of the basement.

Assuming that Earl doesn’t just continue due North at this point, our prep is basically going to amount to assuming that the power will go out. We’ll be getting batteries for flashlights and I’ll be filling propane tanks as well. We’re also planning to wind-proof the place as best we can- umbrellas, lawn chairs and what not. I’ll be filling some jugs with water tomorrow morning and we have some bleach, but that shouldn’t be needed for at this point.

The kids are both aware of the hurricane and had been getting real agitated about it, so we’ve stopped watching weather forecasts when they’re around. That’s helped settle them down, though they still ask about it occasionally. We just keep assuring them that all will be well. Frankly, having them calm is the best help they can offer at this point.

All this is subject to change should the track forecast change. But the weather guys have been pretty consistent in predicting that Earl will head NorthEast and pass mostly to our South and East. So it doesn’t seem necessary to get too worked up about it.

For now.