Here's my deal- I look at spaghetti models.com every couple of days during hurricane season. I find hurricanes fascinating. When a storm forms I read the updates-when it reaches the Gulf I study and analyze to models and history of other storms( ha- like I know what I'm doing). I prep in April so I'm good to go, if our area is within the cone a week out- I double check water, food and batteries, and keep all cars on full gas. 5 days out I hit Specs, 2 days out I buy my fresh fruit and veggies at 5 in the morning and then watch everyone panic. I absolutely HATE being caught in a crowd that's in a panic- that's why I prep.
@Jpgurl: Having not been through a direct hit by a TS/hurricane yet, I've also heard that having a decent amount of cash with you is a good thing.
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