Great AAR, Montaneor.

Glad that you and family and friends were able to ride out the hurricane and also were prepared.

Interesting about the water. Your mentioned there was about 60 gallons stored but mains water came back on in about 24 hours. How much stored water did you use and for how many people before mains water was restored?

How long was the power out for? Any generator power for the fridge, freezers etc?

I consider us well prepared but after reading your AAR, I think there is still work to do, especially in the water storage area. We have about 35 gallons stored, but like you, there is a lake nearby (<2 minute drive.) However that water would need to be carefully filtered and treated before I would chance to drink it due to the resident goose population on the lake.

Kudos to your boys. I am sure their years of Scout training has paid off and that they were a big help to not only you, but also your neighbors.