{"id":293,"date":"2022-09-27T18:58:10","date_gmt":"2022-09-27T18:58:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/guncoupons.net\/?p=293"},"modified":"2022-09-27T18:58:10","modified_gmt":"2022-09-27T18:58:10","slug":"hurricane-season-are-you-prepared","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/guncoupons.net\/?p=293","title":{"rendered":"Hurricane Season: Are You Prepared?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"article-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p>Hurricane Katrina was certainly one of the deadliest storms in recorded history. Katrina\u2019s landfall cost almost 2,000 lives and destroyed about 100,000 homes. And that was not all the damage and suffering, the storm displaced about 400,000 people. With the peak of hurricane season upon us, and hurricane Ian looming, are you prepared for this or the next natural disaster to hit your area?<\/p>\n<p>Preparation is key to your chances of survival and minimizing the pain caused by a disaster. The day before a storm is far too late for most preparations, and local shelves will probably be empty. <em>The Shooter\u2019s Log<\/em> takes a serious approach to helping readers prepare for disasters such as\u00a0hurricanes and major flooding. We want you to be ready to survive if you\u00a0were to lose power, utilities, and city services for days, or potentially months.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"446\" alt=\"Picture shows an elderly couple next to a truck filled with gas cans, bottled water and a cooler.\" class=\"wp-image-26559 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/FEMA_-_30063_-_Residents_packing_to_leave_an_emergency_shelter_in_Kansas-9.jpg?resize=1024%2C713&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/FEMA_-_30063_-_Residents_packing_to_leave_an_emergency_shelter_in_Kansas-9.jpg?resize=300%2C209&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/FEMA_-_30063_-_Residents_packing_to_leave_an_emergency_shelter_in_Kansas-9.jpg?resize=768%2C535&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/FEMA_-_30063_-_Residents_packing_to_leave_an_emergency_shelter_in_Kansas-9.jpg?resize=1266%2C882&amp;ssl=1 1266w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/FEMA_-_30063_-_Residents_packing_to_leave_an_emergency_shelter_in_Kansas-9.jpg?w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/FEMA_-_30063_-_Residents_packing_to_leave_an_emergency_shelter_in_Kansas-9.jpg?resize=640%2C446&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"446\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/FEMA_-_30063_-_Residents_packing_to_leave_an_emergency_shelter_in_Kansas-9.jpg?resize=640%2C446&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Picture shows an elderly couple next to a truck filled with gas cans, bottled water and a cooler.\" class=\"wp-image-26559\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/FEMA_-_30063_-_Residents_packing_to_leave_an_emergency_shelter_in_Kansas-9.jpg?resize=1024%2C713&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/FEMA_-_30063_-_Residents_packing_to_leave_an_emergency_shelter_in_Kansas-9.jpg?resize=300%2C209&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/FEMA_-_30063_-_Residents_packing_to_leave_an_emergency_shelter_in_Kansas-9.jpg?resize=768%2C535&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/FEMA_-_30063_-_Residents_packing_to_leave_an_emergency_shelter_in_Kansas-9.jpg?resize=1266%2C882&amp;ssl=1 1266w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/FEMA_-_30063_-_Residents_packing_to_leave_an_emergency_shelter_in_Kansas-9.jpg?w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>Being prepared means having cash and a bug-out bag so that you can evacuate to a safer location.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Not only is safe, clean drinking water imperative, so are\u00a0non-perishable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/survival-gear\/food\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">food items<\/a>, storing alternative fuels, as well as the means to protect your stockpiles, castle, and loved ones from those who may be desperate or opportunistic enough to attempt taking it from you.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-2 ai-viewport-2 ai-viewport-3\" style=\"margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;\">\n<!--Mid Article Ad for Mobile and Tablet--><br \/>\n<a target=\"\u201d_blank\u201d\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/contest.html?cid=contest?utm_source=CTD_Blog_AD&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=blog_range_day_friday_mobile&amp;utm_content=square\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rdf_sep22_ad_mobile.jpg?w=640&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" class=\" jetpack-lazy-image\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rdf_sep22_ad_mobile.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/div>\n<p>Also, during your prepping, it\u2019s certainly worth remembering that post-Katrina, local officials disarmed law-abiding <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/firearms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">firearm<\/a> owners who were attempting to protect themselves and their property.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-1 ai-viewport-1\" style=\"margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;\">\n<!--Mid Article Ad for Desktop--><br \/>\n<a target=\"\u201d_blank\u201d\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/contest.html?cid=contest\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" align=\"center\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rdf_sep22_ad.jpg?w=500&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" class=\" jetpack-lazy-image\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rdf_sep22_ad.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1\" align=\"center\" px=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/div>\n<h2>Firearms: Lessons From Katrina<\/h2>\n<p>Days after the storm passed, New Orleans officials ordered the confiscation of lawfully-owned firearms from city residents. From the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/wp-dyn\/content\/article\/2005\/09\/08\/AR2005090802089.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Washington Post<\/a>, New Orleans Superintendent P. Edwin Compass said, \u201cNo one will be able to be armed,\u201d and, \u201cGuns will be taken. Only law enforcement will be allowed to have guns.\u201d This was a clear violation of the Second Amendment, but citizens were stripped of a major form of self-defense, nonetheless.<\/p>\n<p>It took a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chron.com\/news\/hurricanes\/article\/New-Orleans-police-can-t-disarm-evacuees-1631667.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">lawsuit<\/a> filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana against New Orleans to halt the city\u2019s confiscation efforts. On September 23, Judge Jay Zainey granted a temporary restraining order barring New Orleans and the surrounding communities from further confiscations and required seized guns to be returned \u2014 but how much damage has been done in the meantime? How would you defend your loved ones if history were to be repeated? Remember, it took three years for residents\u2019 illegally-seized firearms to be returned.<\/p>\n<h2>Hurricane Preparedness<\/h2>\n<p>Hurricane season is officially underway, and it\u2019s well past the time to prepare for a hurricane for those living in or near the Gulf and Atlantic coastline regions.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Box of MREs\" class=\"wp-image-65896 jetpack-lazy-image\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/mre-150.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/mre-150.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/mre-150.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/mre-150.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/mre-150.jpg?resize=564%2C564&amp;ssl=1 564w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/mre-150.jpg?resize=414%2C414&amp;ssl=1 414w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/mre-150.jpg?resize=388%2C388&amp;ssl=1 388w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/mre-150.jpg?resize=640%2C640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/mre-150.jpg?resize=96%2C96&amp;ssl=1 96w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/mre-150.jpg?resize=600%2C600&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/mre-150.jpg?resize=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Box of MREs\" class=\"wp-image-65896\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/mre-150.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/mre-150.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/mre-150.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/mre-150.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/mre-150.jpg?resize=564%2C564&amp;ssl=1 564w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/mre-150.jpg?resize=414%2C414&amp;ssl=1 414w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/mre-150.jpg?resize=388%2C388&amp;ssl=1 388w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/mre-150.jpg?resize=640%2C640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/mre-150.jpg?resize=96%2C96&amp;ssl=1 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>Food will be essential to survival and comfort. MREs provide balanced nutrients in an easy-to-prepare package.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Naturally, the best way to survive any disaster, including a hurricane, is to not be there when it occurs. I\u2019m talking, of course, about evacuation at least three days prior to the storm\u2019s expected arrival. Modern satellites and meteorology allow us to predict a hurricane\u2019s path with a high degree of accuracy. By paying attention to your local news, you should have days advance warning. Weight the risk from the various models and bug out to a safer area outside of the hurricane\u2019s predicted landfall area. It\u2019s better to go on an \u201cunneeded\u201d vacation than to be caught in a disaster.<\/p>\n<p>Create an evacuation kit or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/backpacks-and-bags\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bug-out bag<\/a>. They are easy to grab and toss in your car when you need to flee the area in a hurry.\u00a0Portable fuel tanks\u00a0are handy \u2014 evacuation routes are often clogged with traffic. Many people fleeing hurricanes find themselves stranded on the side of the road when they run out of fuel and local gas stations are closed or sold out.<\/p>\n<p>When you return to an area impacted by a hurricane, it is possible that electricity will be unavailable for several days, and possibly even weeks. Stores quickly sell out of\u00a0generators\u00a0in hurricane affected areas, so it\u2019s critical to plan ahead and purchase a generator long before you will actually need it. How big of a generator you need is going to be determined primarily by how much power you\u2019ll need. We\u2019ve got a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/choosing-a-generator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">handy guide<\/a> that will help you determine the type and generator size you\u2019ll need.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" alt=\"Generator being powered by a bottle of propane\" class=\"wp-image-29544 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/proanerunning-300x225.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/proanerunning-300x225.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Generator being powered by a bottle of propane\" class=\"wp-image-29544\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>Not all generators run on gasoline. Propane can be stored longer and may be safer to transport in an emergency.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>A lack of electricity may impact your ability to store and prepare food. Never use a barbecue grill or other outdoor <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/mr.-heater-double-burner-angle-iron-stove-30000-btu\/FC-089301358300.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cooking device<\/a> indoors. Dangerous fumes can cause injury or death in a short amount of time. Similarly, generators should be run outside in an open environment with adequate airflow, never indoors or in a garage. Your house should be wired by a licensed electrician before the generator is connected.<\/p>\n<p>If your residence is sturdy enough, it is generally safer to shelter in place unless you are under an evacuation advisory. It is far easier to marshal the resources you need to survive a hurricane at your residence than to pack what you\u2019ll need to evacuate. Exceptions include mobile home residents and anyone who lives on the coast, in a flood plain or flood-prone area: if your home or shelter is a temporary structure or vulnerable to winds, rain, or flooding (including storm surge) \u2014 in any way \u2014you should always evacuate.<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t have storm shutters, prepare now by measuring your windows and purchasing plywood and fasteners before a hurricane looms. Also, keep your trees trimmed. You can avoid additional damage to your house from falling limbs by ensuring that weak, damaged, or dead limbs are cut off.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"576\" height=\"576\" alt=\"red 5-gallon jerry can-style gas can\" class=\"wp-image-77217 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/BePrepared-5.jpg?w=576&amp;ssl=1 576w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/BePrepared-5.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/BePrepared-5.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/BePrepared-5.jpg?resize=564%2C564&amp;ssl=1 564w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/BePrepared-5.jpg?resize=414%2C414&amp;ssl=1 414w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/BePrepared-5.jpg?resize=388%2C388&amp;ssl=1 388w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/BePrepared-5.jpg?resize=96%2C96&amp;ssl=1 96w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/BePrepared-5.jpg?resize=576%2C576&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"576\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/BePrepared-5.jpg?resize=576%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"red 5-gallon jerry can-style gas can\" class=\"wp-image-77217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/BePrepared-5.jpg?w=576&amp;ssl=1 576w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/BePrepared-5.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/BePrepared-5.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/BePrepared-5.jpg?resize=564%2C564&amp;ssl=1 564w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/BePrepared-5.jpg?resize=414%2C414&amp;ssl=1 414w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/BePrepared-5.jpg?resize=388%2C388&amp;ssl=1 388w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/BePrepared-5.jpg?resize=96%2C96&amp;ssl=1 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>Having a supply of gasoline on hand is critical, especially if you run a gasoline-powered generator or you need to leave the area and local stations are closed.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>In addition to preparing your house, you\u2019ll need certain supplies to get through a hurricane and the aftermath with minimal problems. You can easily build a\u00a0hurricane survival kit\u00a0to help you get through a hurricane whether you decide to ride out the storm or evacuate.<\/p>\n<p>Ensure that you have an adequate water supply. Lack of electricity can cause pumps to fail, making tap water unavailable. Flooding may mean the water from your tap may not be potable. Stock up on bottled water \u2014 enough for each person to have a minimum of 1 gallon per day for at least a week. Bathtubs should be filled with clean water just before a storm hits. Consider investing in\u00a0a bathtub <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/waterbob-emergency-drinking-water-storage-100-gallon-with-siphon-pump-fda-approved-bladder\/FC-899854001000.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WaterBOB<\/a>. The clear plastic liner comes complete with a pump that will deliver up to 100 gallons of water. If you do need to use water from your water heater tank or other non-potable water source, there are\u00a0many methods of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/survival-gear\/water\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">water purification<\/a> that you can use.\u00a0Water purification tablets\u00a0can be used to kill off harmful microorganisms in non-potable water.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4 ai-viewport-2 ai-viewport-3\" style=\"margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;\">\n<!--End of Article Ad for Mobile and Tablet--><br \/>\n<a target=\"\u201d_blank\u201d\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/rebate-central.html\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ca_ak_rebate_mob.jpg?w=640&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" class=\" jetpack-lazy-image\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ca_ak_rebate_mob.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3 ai-viewport-1\" style=\"margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;\">\n<!--End of Article Ad for Desktop--><br \/>\n<a target=\"\u201d_blank\u201d\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/rebate-central.html\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" align=\"center\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ca_ak_rebate_ad.jpg?w=500&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" class=\" jetpack-lazy-image\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ca_ak_rebate_ad.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1\" align=\"center\" px=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/div>\n<p>Adequate food supplies are critical. Ensure to have enough non-perishable food for each person with a minimum of 3,000 calories a day for seven days. If you don\u2019t have one already, get a non-electric can opener for your home and bug-out kit.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/u.s.-original-military-mre-case-menus-b-13-24-nsn-8970-00-149-1094-manufactured-mid-2019-with-inspection-date-of-mid-2022\/FC-SPM3S112DZ109.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MREs<\/a> are always a great solution. They come with their own heating pouches requiring a little water to heat up a full meal.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to food and water, the following items are a great addition to your hurricane kit.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/clothing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Clothing<\/a>, including\u00a0rain gear\u00a0and a good pair of boots<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/survival-gear\/first-aid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">First aid kit<\/a>, with any required medications you or your family normally takes<\/li>\n<li>Toys, diapers, etc. for infants and children<\/li>\n<li>Pet care kit (food, carrier\/leash, immunization records, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Travel toiletry kit<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/parts-and-accessories\/lights\/handheld\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Flashlights<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/electronics\/batteries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">batteries<\/a>, with spares<\/li>\n<li>Battery-operated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/caldwell-e-max-link-2-way-radio-with-bluetooth\/FC-661120260004.html\">radio<\/a>\u00a0with AM\/FM and NOAA reception<\/li>\n<li>Critical documents in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/frogg-toggs-ftx-gear-waterproof-dry-bag-with-cooler-insert-50-liter-realtree-max-5\/FC-647484073610.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">waterproof pouch<\/a> (banking info, insurance, passports, birth certificates, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Full fuel tanks in all vehicles along with additional spare fuel cans<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/camping-and-outdoors\/sleeping-bags-blankets-and-cots\/blankets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Blankets<\/a> and pillows<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/mr.-heater-540\u00b0-tank-top-heater-45000-btu\/FC-089301000629.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Portable heater<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Cash, including small bills<\/li>\n<li>Portable toolset<\/li>\n<li>Fully charged\u00a0cell phone, preferably with solar <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/electronics\/chargers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">battery charger<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/5ive-star-one-polypropylene-sandbag-in-od-green-with-tie-string-closure\/FC-690104135137.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sandbags<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Have you survived or prepared for a hurricane or other natural disaster? 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