a few things i have learned and developed over the years. No hurricanes here but we have had tornadoes and snow storms that brought down homes, barns, etc. lots of trees, light poles etc.
wood stove/coal stove is a must if possible.
large trash cans clean will hold alot of water off the roof.
stash up 10 of everything you buy and/or use on a regular basis, a little at a time.
first aid kit is kept well in a tool box.
insulin is ok for 30 days out the fridge, it will decrease in potency. if nothing else, dig a decent hole on the north side, put a small cooler in the ground and cover it. make sure there is way to access it. that will keep it cool as well.
its sort of a modified root cellar.
pack away some goodies, just for that situation.
out here we all have horses, livestock, pets. plan for them too. food, vet care, water.
i ordered a water filter years ago from monolithic marketplace. cost me $47 which included the spigot.
Had my own buckets. is as good as the top brands and cheaper.
if you have to make a filter of sorts: bucket with small hole and screen over that. put in sand..charcoal (not briquets)..gravel..rocks. in that order.
real charcoal is just burnt hardwoods. put this bucket over or on another or something to catch drip. this is a decent water filter.
if you got the gumption, look for a copy of “Where there is no doctor”..”where there is no dentist”..”where there is no mechanic”.
Very good books written by a Doc working in 3rd world countries.
olive oil will burn in a pinch. crisco works better. smell is not so good. keep lamp oil in bottles till needed. wont evaporate that way.
just some thoughts.
Thank you so much..very wise.