Prepare for (Weather Related) EMERGENCYS

[Nebroch]

Originally Posted By: larryinnewyork

If anybody pays to have larger downspouts installed,
make sure the larger gutter flange is installed (not just the downspout).


Flanges should also be properly tilted towards those downspouts and cleaned time to time..

 

[mattwithcats]

Large fire extinguisher, I put one under each sink, and one by water heater / dryer. Like a 10A 60BC...

Smoke alarm with escape light, wall powered with battery backup. Second battery only powered also at top of stairs.

CO2 alarm, battery powered.

20 gauge shotgun, 18 inch barrel, Remington Jr, 870...
Light, easy to carry and shoot, no worries on where bullet went...

 

[bmwjohn]

first have someone nice enough to get this conversation started.
2. have water jugs and food handy.
3. figure a way to store money and meds for you and dog.
4. I do like snow tires (minimum 2) AND a good siphon.
5. manual can opener.
6. usual emergency blankets, food, etc.
7. some tools.
8. I have been looking but cannot find a recent article on safe/weather rooms. I am planning to convert a room but haven't yet. Add a nice warm insulated carpeted floor. Insulated drapes and/or a square of foam covering window. Weatherstrip door. Extra blankets, electric heater, possible kerosene heater. Spare cell phone battery. Lights, food, etc.Hopefully can stay in room even w/out power.
9. a friend is a ham and has lots of different 2 way radios, incl. gmrs, cb, etc. really just to communicate on any channel anyone needs.
10. next guys turn

 

[eljefino]

Originally Posted By: bmwjohn

4. I do like snow tires (minimum 2) AND a good siphon.


A siphon won't get past the anti-rollover check valve. But it's silly easy to tap most fuel injected cars, jumper the relay, and pump into something else. Return style fuel systems give 2x the opportunities. I like a quick connect near the fuel rail-- you usually get a 5/16 or 3/8 nipple you can stuff a hose on and the pressure is so low (due to the other end of the hose being unrestricted) you don't need a clamp.

Do a dry run before you need it, and make sure you don't need alldata online etc.

This is also helpful if they ration gas and only let you fill cars, not jerry cans.

 

[larryinnewyork]

Large fire extinguisher, I put one under each sink, and one by water heater / dryer. Like a 10A 60BC...

But not to close. If that's where the fire is, you may not get to it.
I keep one at the bottom of the basement stairs.

 

[Errtt]

I hope were fairly well set.
++ Lots of food as wife hoards filling two walk-in pantry's plus a spare room. Always several cases of water on hand. At least she rotates stuff and keeps a keen eye on things.
++ Various ways to cook - 4 camp stoves, grills (lots of KingsFord), propane, sterno
++ Generator & always plenty of fuel for it. Some solar too.
++ To many flashlights and rechargeable batteries to list.
++ Communications: HAM radios mainly & lots of AM/FM/SW portables, scanners.
++ Lots & lots of camp/fishing/hunting gear.
++ Medications (wife keep up well on all needed). Even for the dogs plus well stocked on their food.
++ Dogs/weapons etc.
++ BOB's on the ready (first aid, communication's (HAM HT's & mobiles), lots of misc gear.
++ Misc: Bags, blankets (mylar & sleep/camp light to heavy), storm matches, P38's, Multi-tools, para-cords, tarps, rain/cold weather gear, first aids kits, candles/flashlights/batteries, survival gear kits, boxes of Little Hotties..... and I'm sure I can spend time running a list of so many un-thinkable's since I'm on my 1st cup of Joe right now, actually, need a re-fill.

 

[simple_gifts]

Originally Posted By: larryinnewyork
Larry, tell us about the Roof Razor vs. traditional roof rake, please. The Razor is very expensive.

http://www.minnsnowta.com/

Yes, the Roof Razor is more money.
But, when you have 3 feet of snow on your roof and are worrying about the roof caving in, you need the Roof Razor, not a Rake.

I have a Ranch House, those typically have a lower pitch roof.
Our Winters can be unpredictable.
Note: The Roof Razor can only be used on a one-story house.


Roof Razor is worth twice the price they are getting. I can clear our summer home's roof in < 3/4 hour of several tons of snow.

The video on their mainpage is truly a disservice to the effectiveness of the product; not even sure why they would use that one. I've cleared snow 3 to 4 times that depth in ONE pass on a steeper pitched roof. That guy looks like he is struggling. It is not as difficult as he makes it appear.

 

[larryinnewyork]

Roof Razor is worth twice the price they are getting.
Yes, they are worth twice the money.
I purchased two 'extra' vinyl chutes for mine.

The video on their main page is truly a disservice to the effectiveness of the product;
I agree, the Roof razor could easily clean 2 or more feet of snow off a roof.
That's when you really need to use one.

Edit: For other videos showing useage, check out youtube.com