Situation:
Fact #1: I am on "hold" in Freeport, Tx; pending further orders.

Fact #2: Hurricane Dean expected landfall: Wed pm - Thu am.

Fact #3: Proper Planning Prevents P*** Poor Performance.

My plans (at this time):
Sun 0600-set HurCon IV (top off water tanks)
Mon 0600-set HurCon III (try to replenish groceries onboard)
Tue 0600-set HurCon II (Batten down hatches and secure barges OR sortie on evasive manuevers)
Wed 0600-set HurCon I (Arrive & establish hurricane moorings if/as needed OR maintain evasive course & speed).
Wed 1800-Hang on w/Main Diesel Engines(MDE's) on the line, Material Condition Zebra set throughout all vessels).

Question(s):
1) If you're in this projected landfall cone, have you started making plans and preps?
2) If not, when do you expect to start planning/preps? (Expect
store supplies to be exhausted quickly w/o any restocking soon)

Just some food for thought.