Before we had kids (but had pets) our preps where scotch, food for all, cat litter, fans and radio's that run on batterys, and a place to crash if it gets bad... and yes, that was the order of priority!!!

Now we have a walk in closet full of stuff, more stuff coming down from the states and in a place that is on stilts on already high ground that can handle a cat 4 without blinking.

We are more focused on the aftermath not the storm. Tarps to cover the roof, building supplies to fix some basic stuff, generator to keep one room (or floor) in working order (a/c, fridge, etc), 12 five gallon bottles of water, petro for the vehicles and generator, bbq for the stove, etc.

Just make up your mind on what you want to do if the big one hits... stay put regardless of the situation, run and come back after the storm, or run and never come back. Answer that question and you have a goal for hurricane preps.

To be honesty, I have no clue. It might be somewhere in the stack of DVDs, CDs, and paperwork we got at orientation. All I know is there's a phone tree, and I bet I'll be called. I probably should stock some stuff in my cubicle there.

Not a bad question though, I'll see if I can dig it up.

Hurricane Bill looks like it may be more of a threat to the New York Area. The New York area is due another Cat 3-4 Hurricane (which seem to have a period every 60-80 years). Another Long Island Express perhaps. The track from the 1938 hurricane seems to be remarkably similar to the predicted track for Hurricane Bill. One to keep an eye on over the next week or so.

Hmmmm...wonder if that means I'm going to get that job out there after all. Splendid timing.