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Jimi CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Don't feed the moderators Posts: 4925 Madisonville, KY Gender:	Hunker down East Coast Aug 26^th, 2011 at 10:01am Praying that Irene curves farther east and misses all you guys.
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Jeannie CH.com Sponsor Offline Live, Laugh, Love.... Posts: 2333 St Louis, Missouri Gender:	Re: Hunker down East Coast Reply #1 - Aug 26^th, 2011 at 10:22am We'll be thinking of you all. Stay safe.
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Headache Boy uk CH.com Old Timer Offline Matthew ch 11 v 28 Posts: 373 Mersea Island nr Colchester Gender:	Re: Hunker down East Coast Reply #2 - Aug 26^th, 2011 at 7:23pm To all those standing in the path of Irene, stand strong and firm be safe , our prayers are with you. God bless Nigel
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Guiseppi CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline San Diego to Florida 05-16-2011 Posts: 12063 SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA USA Gender:	Re: Hunker down East Coast Reply #3 - Aug 26^th, 2011 at 7:37pm Keeping you all in our thoughts....mother nature can be a whisker scary at times. Joe
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stevegeebe CH.com Alumnus Offline I love YaBB 1G - SP1! Posts: 1687 Mandeville, LA Gender:	Re: Hunker down East Coast Reply #4 - Aug 26^th, 2011 at 9:53pm Be smart, be prepared and buy gasoline. SG
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Re: Hunker down East Coast
Reply #5 - Aug 26^th, 2011 at 10:42pm

Quick survival list that comes to mind, certainly not all-inclusive as I can't remember everything but some things on this list should be of use when in emergency situation, good luck to all of you in Irene's path...

1. flashlights, headlights, radio, walkie-talkies, lantern w/ hanger,
2. batteries...all sizes applicable...D, AA, ?...solar battery charger?
3. first aid...bandages, gauze, meds, tape, alcohol, scissors, etc
4. water, tablets, filter
5. canned foods
6. manual can opener, utensils
7. fuel to cook...Coleman fuel, charcoal, propane, lighter fluid
8. grill, stove, bbq, cast iron pots/pans, pressure cooker???
9. gasoline...enough to drive out of town to ?
10. ziploc, trash bags, heavy duty foil, tupperware, TP, paper towels, kleenex
11. sturdy shoes/boots, jeans, belts, flannel shirts, work gloves
12. winter coats, seasonal clothing such as thermals
13. sleeping bags, sleeping pads, wool blankets
14. tent, stakes, tarp, poles
15. maps...local, state, regional, U.S.A atlas
16. emergency contact...addresses/phone #'s, account #'s
17. backpack, dufflebags
18. watch
19. binoculars
20. lighters, water/windproof matches, firestarter, candles
21. jumper cables, tire jack, fix a flat, spare tire, tools
22. prescription meds, Pepcid, neosporin, gauze, thermometer, tweezers, scissors, hydrogen peroxide, cotton balls, qtips, antihistamines, laxatives, advil, aspirin, medicine to induce vomiting, ACE bandage, ice packs, toothache, sunblock, cough syrup, lozenges,
23. duct tape, rope, safety pins,
24. tools-pliers, hammer, nails, screwdrivers,
25. paper plates, bowls, plastic cups & utensils
26. multi-purpose tool/knife
27. N95 masks and gloves-latex, vinyl or the best yet is Nitrile
28. Purell hand sanitizer, toothbrush/paste, deoderent, baby wipes, shampoo
29. shaving cream, razors
30. Gun, ammo, bat
31. paper, pencils, sharpie markers, notebooks, reading books, dice, cards
32. clothes pins, line
33. fire extinguishers, large boxes of baking soda
34. insulated ice chest
35. insect/pest repellents
36. toilet lid, 5 gallon bucket, lyme, chlorox
37. IDENTIFICATION, birth certificates, cash, important photos, medical/dental/school files, mortgage/lease, insurance policies-health/auto/property/life, auto registration/title, social security, credit reports, tax records,

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Re: Hunker down East Coast
Reply #6 - Aug 26^th, 2011 at 11:22pm

LasVegas wrote on Aug 26^th, 2011 at 10:42pm:

Quick survival list that comes to mind, certainly not all-inclusive as I can't remember everything but some things on this list should be of use when in emergency situation, good luck to all of you in Irene's path...

1. flashlights, headlights, radio, walkie-talkies, lantern w/ hanger,
2. batteries...all sizes applicable...D, AA, ?...solar battery charger?
3. first aid...bandages, gauze, meds, tape, alcohol, scissors, etc
4. water, tablets, filter
5. canned foods
6. manual can opener, utensils
7. fuel to cook...Coleman fuel, charcoal, propane, lighter fluid
8. grill, stove, bbq, cast iron pots/pans, pressure cooker???
9. gasoline...enough to drive out of town to ?
10. ziploc, trash bags, heavy duty foil, tupperware, TP, paper towels, kleenex
11. sturdy shoes/boots, jeans, belts, flannel shirts, work gloves
12. winter coats, seasonal clothing such as thermals
13. sleeping bags, sleeping pads, wool blankets
14. tent, stakes, tarp, poles
15. maps...local, state, regional, U.S.A atlas
16. emergency contact...addresses/phone #'s, account #'s
17. backpack, dufflebags
18. watch
19. binoculars
20. lighters, water/windproof matches, firestarter, candles
21. jumper cables, tire jack, fix a flat, spare tire, tools
22. prescription meds, Pepcid, neosporin, gauze, thermometer, tweezers, scissors, hydrogen peroxide, cotton balls, qtips, antihistamines, laxatives, advil, aspirin, medicine to induce vomiting, ACE bandage, ice packs, toothache, sunblock, cough syrup, lozenges,
23. duct tape, rope, safety pins,
24. tools-pliers, hammer, nails, screwdrivers,
25. paper plates, bowls, plastic cups & utensils
26. multi-purpose tool/knife
27. N95 masks and gloves-latex, vinyl or the best yet is Nitrile
28. Purell hand sanitizer, toothbrush/paste, deoderent, baby wipes, shampoo
29. shaving cream, razors
30. Gun, ammo, bat
31. paper, pencils, sharpie markers, notebooks, reading books, dice, cards
32. clothes pins, line
33. fire extinguishers, large boxes of baking soda
34. insulated ice chest
35. insect/pest repellents
36. toilet lid, 5 gallon bucket, lyme, chlorox
37. IDENTIFICATION, birth certificates, cash, important photos, medical/dental/school files, mortgage/lease, insurance policies-health/auto/property/life, auto registration/title, social security, credit reports, tax records,

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seaworthy CH.com Hall of Famer Offline Posts: 706	Re: Hunker down East Coast Reply #7 - Aug 27^th, 2011 at 9:14am Mother Nature always bats last
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Batch CH.com Alumnus Offline Control The Beast With O2 & D3 You Must Posts: 3708 Bremerton, WA Gender:	Re: Hunker down East Coast Reply #8 - Aug 27^th, 2011 at 12:11pm The "eye" is less than 60 miles East of Chuck... edited to add: Wind 35-40 mph...
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Racer1_NC CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline "Well, let's go see." Posts: 4417 Lewisville, NC Gender:	Re: Hunker down East Coast Reply #9 - Aug 27^th, 2011 at 12:14pm Batch wrote on Aug 27^th, 2011 at 12:11pm: The "eye" is less than 60 miles East of Chuck... Irene doesn't stand a chance......
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Batch CH.com Alumnus Offline Control The Beast With O2 & D3 You Must Posts: 3708 Bremerton, WA Gender:	Re: Hunker down East Coast Reply #10 - Aug 27^th, 2011 at 12:43pm Bill, Howzit at your place? Looks like this thing is blown out... Lots of rain but it's fortunately lost a lot of punch. Take care, V/R, Batch
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Brew CH.com Sponsor CH.com Alumnus Offline Posts: 14163	Re: Hunker down East Coast Reply #11 - Aug 27^th, 2011 at 1:17pm Reports of seventeen (17) inches of rain already in Beaufort NC! Who give a shit about the wind when what you need is a boat!
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Racer1_NC CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline "Well, let's go see." Posts: 4417 Lewisville, NC Gender:	Re: Hunker down East Coast Reply #12 - Aug 27^th, 2011 at 2:13pm Batch wrote on Aug 27^th, 2011 at 12:43pm: Bill, Howzit at your place? Looks like this thing is blown out... Lots of rain but it's fortunately lost a lot of punch. Take care, V/R, Batch A little breezy.....no rain.......we are just past the edge of the thing......all good.
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Batch CH.com Alumnus Offline Control The Beast With O2 & D3 You Must Posts: 3708 Bremerton, WA Gender:	Re: Hunker down East Coast Reply #13 - Aug 27^th, 2011 at 3:56pm Bill, Thanks for the sitrep.
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JustNotRight CH.com Sponsor Offline CH version 15.0.8 member since 2005 aka GingerS224 Posts: 1300 Wilkes-Barre, Pa (USA) Gender:	Re: Hunker down East Coast Reply #14 - Aug 27^th, 2011 at 6:50pm Here she comes... Multimedia File Viewing and Clickable Links are available for Registered Members only!! You need to or The X marks home for us. We've been getting outer bands of rain for a few hours on and off now. Rain has been steady for the last hour. Winds are starting to pick up slowly.
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Charlie CH.com Alumnus Offline Happy to be here Posts: 18971 Jamestown, NY Gender:	Re: Hunker down East Coast Reply #15 - Aug 27^th, 2011 at 8:24pm Wow. Things are getting soggier by the minute on the other end of the state. Oh, that pile of stuff in that truckload of survival gear, would be a lot more fun with some alcohol, perhaps lots of alcohol Charlie
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