In the event of a hurricane, whether or not you evacuate, it's important to have certain supplies on hand. As a mom, it's your job to fight the hysterical masses for the last loaf of bread and a pack of double A batteries.
Now, we live in North Carolina where the typical reaction to a Hurricane is "Meh....add an extra loaf of bread to the cart, maybe pick up some wine."
So seeing the shelves bare, not a Durecell or a loaf of Sunbeam to be found, let's me know seasoned Southerns are taking this seriously, therefore I as a Northern transplant should completely lose it, right???? Its the same reaction you see when the south gets a snow dusting."DEFCON 5!!!!!!!! We've got flakes people....it's sticking to the ground!!!!!!! Buy all the bread....all of it!!!!!!!"
Sorry Southerns, I couldn't help poking a little fun.
I get it, you're not used to snow, I'm still not comfortable with 130 mph winds and the potential risk of being hit by a flying mailbox.
Anyway, whether you're a seasoned pro or this is your first hurricane, here are some supplies you should have in your emergency kit.
Enough Non perishable food to last 3-4 days. This is not the time to go organic people, this is whats going to keep your kids happy for the next 2 days of being stuck indoors. Think Chef Boyardee, cookies, chips, sandwiches, anything that doesn't need to be heated. And for crying out loud....make sure you have a hand held can opener. Last time we had a hurricane, we lost power, I went to open a can of soup only to find, surprisingly, an electric can opener is pretty much useless.
Bottled Water- Dasani has quite the racket going, let me tell you. Seriously, save your milk jugs and fill them with tap water. Enough water to drink, wash, and sanitize. I don't know the ratio of water jugs to humans and I'm too lazy to google it. Look it up.
Batteries- Every toy in your house has one, and you won't be using the television just steal the remote batteries.
Flashlights-The main purpose for these is so your kids can play laser tag and burn them out in the first hour.
Candles-We have 3 children under 4, two of whom make it their mission to climb the most vertical surfaces in the house, we'll use candles when I want to have a panic attack.
Games and activities for the kids-These last precisely 15 minutes. Before you lose power, mega charge every electronic device you own, and keep it plugged in as long as its safe. Trust me on this one.
Clean up around your yard and secure items that may blow away-Kick the Fisher Price crap into the shed. Full disclosure, still not sure what we are going to do with our trampoline, if anyone knows how to secure that sucker, please let me know. On an unrelated note, our neighbors may be gifted a trampoline this weekend, just a heads up.
Weather Forecast-check the weather frequently...so they can give you the same update 20 times in a row, and spend an entire episode of General Hospital explaining exactly how slowly a hurricane works....here's a hint..... it's windy, soggy, and loud.
Alcohol-This is not required, just recommended. A good rule of thumb, take the number of children in your home times the number of days you estimate being confined and multiply it. So 3 kids X 3days=9 bottles of wine. That should do it. Aso, maybe look up the number for your local A.A.
Oh, That reminds me. Medication. In addition to any Rx medications, stock up on Tylenol. If you have children and you're not down with self medicating with Alcohol, you'll need it. If you are, you'll need it for the hangover.
In all seriousness, If you're currently in the path of Hurricane Matthew I bid you farewell until the Internet is reconnected and wish you and yours a safe weekend, stay dry, love each other, take the time to reconnect. Play a board game with your little ones, snuggle up with a book, tell stories, munch on some junk food, spend some romantic time with your spouse (hurricanes cover up noise...Hee Hee). Hugs to all, and remember, stay away from downed power lines!!!!!!!!!
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