What preparations have you made to ensure that your home and family are safe during hurricane, flood, blizzard, fire, or other natural event?

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 14:10:12 -0400

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1xohS2u69E

Changing sky patterns have a unique way of humbling the most confident. I shared a unique conversation during a stroll that touched upon the waves and the weather.

Time-Lapse: Mesmerizing "Stormscapes" Dominate Skies | National Geographic

The menacing, magnificent storm clouds of Wyoming come to swirling life in this time-lapse, "Stormscapes," by photographer Nicolaus Wegner. He braved lightni...

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 16 at 2021 2:14 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 14:14:15 -0400

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_G2KRzha7o

I like this one too.

Rain Bomb: Rare 'Wet Microburst’ Caught on Camera in Stunning Timelapse

Rain Bomb: Rare 'Wet Microburst’ Caught on Camera in Stunning TimelapseSubscribe to our YouTube channel so you don't miss out:http://bit.ly/Oc61HjA STORM cha...

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Apr 16 at 2021 2:25 PM

SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 14:25:30 -0400

Excellent informative share sir CPT Private RallyPoint Member

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 16 at 2021 3:04 PM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 15:04:12 -0400

Ready.gov is a great start.
People should use an "all-hazards" approach, instead of just planning for the annual bath in New Orleans, or weekly twister in Kansas. Food, water, light, power, warmth, a radio with NWS capabilities (they use different freqs from normal AM/FM), not turning off the local cell phone alerts, a plan for evac the area, a plan to escape the home, knowledge of the top 3 hazards in the area, put a 120v inverter in a car to charge electronics.

Biggest thing is people MUST take things into their own hands, do NOT expect the government to come do everything. Expect the first 72 hours of a major disaster to be completely on your own. When the govt recommends evacuate (because they can't force you, just strongly recommend) DO IT.
You don't need to go full doomsday prepper for this, but having the basics can save you a lot of stress and allow the govt to better target their assistance to those who truly need it.

Response by Lt Col Charlie Brown made Apr 16 at 2021 4:06 PM

Lt Col Charlie Brown — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 16:06:53 -0400

Excellent share. I am a Red Cross disaster responder and it is almost impossible for us to get there immediately. Everyone should be prepared with basics to survive 72 hours if possible. Make sure you have a reasonable supply of any life saving medication, extra pair of glasses, etc as well.

Response by SFC Casey O'Mally made Apr 16 at 2021 4:43 PM

SFC Casey O'Mally — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 16:43:14 -0400

Not a damn thing. If it happens, I get out with the family and animals. I carry my wallet and phone on me, which is enough to drive however far I need to drive, get into a hotel and start the insurance process. The rest can burn/freeze/flood/whatever. It's just STUFF.

Response by CPT Lawrence Cable made Apr 17 at 2021 8:11 AM

CPT Lawrence Cable — Sat, 17 Apr 2021 08:11:09 -0400

In my locale, the big natural threats for tornados, floods, and snow/ice storms. I'm not on a flood plain, although the little stream in front of the house can get high enough to keep me from using the driveway, so that isn't an issue. I am on the North side of a ridge, which is about as safe as it gets for tornados, and the house has a basement. Still, if you take a direct hit, you are in a world of hurt. I've had to deal with the Ice Storms here on several occasions, so now I have two heat sources that don't require any electricity and I have a portable generator with a 50 amp outside plug leading to a transfer switch, so the freeze and fridge and certain rooms of the house maintain power.