08/21/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson
Florida Dave, a contributor to Survival Blog, wrote down a day-to-day account of how he prepared for, survived, and managed after Hurricane Irma. We will be recounting some of the steps he took (and adding in our own comments and suggestions) in the hopes that you, dear NaturalNews reader, will learn essential tips on how to prepare for the next weather disturbance.
As with any survival situation, the bulk of the work is in the preparation. Ten days is enough to sort out everything you need. Naturally, your prepping time depends on how well you keep track of weather news reports; however, these steps can be adjusted, depending on your needs and priorities.
Florida Dave noted that in the days leading up to Irma, there was an eerie sense of calmed panic, or panicked calm. For the most part, our local government units are prepared to deal with severe weather disturbances. You will notice several crews tying down tarps or escorting tankers to gas stations. Most grocery stores will be closed and supplies will typically run out very quickly. Remember to not lose your head during these moments. It is scary, but if you have prepared properly, you should be all right.
Storms, hurricanes, or any other severe weather patterns only last a few minutes or hours but the destruction they leave behind can be severe. Typically, the after-effect of such weather disturbances is power outage.
Arguably, the hardest part of surviving a weather disturbance is regaining balance. Even the best prepping does not take away the stress that comes with dealing with these situations. Prepping and surviving the aftermath takes a lot of energy. Take note that your sleep and eating schedules will be disrupted. Try resting whenever you can. (Related: Remember these 5 lessons from Hurricane Katrina to prepare for survival during any disaster.)
This should be a wake-up call for everyone. Florida Dave managed to survive quite well thanks to his excellent prepping skills; he only had to make a few tweaks to his plan due to certain factors. Nevertheless, his experience could have been a lot worse if he hadn’t taken the time to prepare.
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