Hurricane preparedness

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I'm looking to really equip a bug out bag for a hurricane. I don't have one at all, so I need your input. Also, There are 2 things that I am specifically looking for; a first aid kit box, and a wind up world band radio. Grundig makes one, and I've seen a few konockoffs, Should I spring for the real deal? Thanks in advance, people.
 
About the Grundig radio. I have one that I use quite a bit and like it a lot. I get very good reception from it on AM, FM and short wave. Plus, it has a fine tuning knob that makes it easy to bring a station in. You can use batteries for power or the wind up in an emergency. It even has a flashlight on it. I got one on eBay for about $35.00, if I remember correctly. You can't go wrong, IMO. Very nice.

Just checked eBay. There's an FR200, with AM/FM/shortwave capabilities and a FR300, with AM/FM/2TV bands and 7 weather band capabilities. Both run about $40.00, or so shipped.
 
Dijos said:
I'm looking to really equip a bug out bag for a hurricane. I don't have one at all, so I need your input. Also, There are 2 things that I am specifically looking for; a first aid kit box, and a wind up world band radio. Grundig makes one, and I've seen a few konockoffs, Should I spring for the real deal? Thanks in advance, people.

Hey Dijos. :) I have two of those Grundig radios, and they are good. But you may want to also consider a Eton FR300 which has a built in cell phone charger in addition to the Grundig features.
 
Dijos , head on over to Wilderness and Survival skills , there are grip of threads on B.O.B's , G.O.O.D. bags , SHTF bags , whatever you call them.
Bill_G is right on the non tactical bag/bakcpack , if something took place I know I would be "packing" but I wouldnt want a bag that screams "hello officers I'm carrying lots of weapons please search me".
 
A first aid kit and a radio are always good to have, but I can't see needing much in the way of survival gear when you're fleeing a hurricane. A good car and a pocketful of money will do you fine, as long as you decide to leave early enough.
 
I think the wind-up aspect of those radios is over-rated. That's a lot of winding. But they usually still take dry cells, so they still make a decent radio. I'd consider TV audio coverage and NOAA weather important and shortwave almost useless.

I'm not sure where you'd plan on evacuating to. Unless it's friends or family that are prepared for your arrival, you really should bring at least 3 days of food and water wherever you go. It's amazing how quickly people strip the shelves. If you're quick to evacuate (and if you live in most areas of Pinellas County, you should be), you need to be aware that you might very well evacuate right into the eventual path of the storm. Even if you flee to the east coast, a storm crossing the state can still have a lot of strength left as it goes back out to sea.

If you have to drive in an affected area after a hurricane, you'll definately want supplies to repair flat tires. Plugs, Fix-A-Flat, a pump or compressor, tire gauge, etc. Your car really needs to be top-notch to survive long hours sitting in lines (supplies, re-entry, or just traffic). That means a fresh, full battery and a clean radiator with fresh coolant.

A first-aid kit is always welcome. Sunscreen and insect repellant should be part of that kit. Gatorade or other electrolyte solutions are a must if you're doing any cleanup work. Heavy leather gloves, long pants, and sturdy shoes should prevent a lot of injuries when cleaning up or just getting through the debris.
 
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