Nothing can put a crimp in your plans like a "surprise" tropical depression/storm that "might" turn into a low grade hurricane by Tuesday morning. Though I have lived in Houston a few years, and evacuated from Rita, I am still a Californian at heart. Which means all I heard was ""surprise"..........hurricane.......Tuesday morning"
So what does that mean? Coming from the land of earthquakes and fire where you don't have any warning you just deal with it, I want to be a good Texan and take care of the appropriate things. Or at least what I feel will help
- Don't panic - it will probably miss us and I will look silly. Plus my kids are reading me for my reactions. Actually I am feeling quite calm. I've already done wind (though probably not as strong) and lots of rain. So far we've stayed dry. Another new adventure. sigh!
- Make Ice - no its not on the hurricane preparedness list but it just seems like a good idea
- Cool the house down well - In these energy conservation times we have been running our indoor air on the "okay" level of comfort. If we lose power, I want to make sure the house has a way to go before it becomes stifling.
- Double check batteries - my California days prepared us well. I always have batteries and water and a well stocked pantry. I just wish I'd bought more Pop Tarts yesterday at the store.
- Pull "all loose articles into garage" This of course means I have to clear out and straighten the garage so I can fit those items in.
- Finish laundry. Again not on the list, but if we loose power we will need all the clean clothes we can get to wear.
All I can do now is watch the weather updates - and worry "a little" that my son is coming in from San Antonio late tonight from Fiesta Texas with our youth group.
I'll keep you posted.
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