We finally were able to take a break from Hurricane Dorian preparations, so we could write the blog before we lose power. As of 11:00am, Monday 9/2/2019, Hurricane Dorian was Category 4, 155mph from Category 5 with forward speed 1 mile a hour and came to a standstill over the Northern Bahamas, approximately 110 miles from shore of US.
Now, stop listening to the meteorologists as they all get their information from NOAA national hurricane center. Go directly to NOAA, obtain their latest path forecast which includes everything including path, wind speed, ETA, size etc. https://www.weather.gov/mlb/
https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
Above photo was taken approximately 4:56am, 9/2/2019, www.nhc.noaa.gov
Above photo was taken approximately 1:19 pm, 9/2/2019,
We started the Hurricane Dorian Preparations last Tuesday, August 27, 2019.
In preparation for a hurricane, it is strongly recommend doing the following:
- Purchase a water dispenser
- Get some 2.5 and 5 gal jugs , save, and refill
- Have a generator that is ready to start, use regular gas, not the 10% ethanol blend in it, and start on a monthly basis.
- Get 12 AWG cords enough to run your concerns which are available @ harbor freight at a low cost and Harbor Freight gives 20% discount coupons.
- Get reels large enough to wind cords rather that wind over hand as the cord will not knot up when unwinding -+ it is easily rewound but takes time depending upon length. We have mostly 100′ lengths.
Planning ahead is important and then go through a dry run.
Here, we made a wooden box to cover the outdoor light for US flag made about 6 months ago,
Then, we had a little more time to secure trees, either tie to trees or anchor with ropes. The banana trees above were completely destroyed during Hurricane Irma. then, they all grew back nicely even produced bananas. So we did not want to lose them again. The papaya tree above was only tree we tied down before Hurricane Irma 2017. We trimmed it and now the tree was produced again. We would hate to lose it.
As 2:31pm, 9/2/2019, Dorian is approximately 115 miles east of Stuart, FL. https://www.weather.gov/images/mlb/fxc/Latest.gif
