Hurricane prep for flock

So there is a chance that I'll get hit by hurricane Jose in a couple days. I doubt it will be any stronger than it already is, but I bet I'll at least have a power outage. I have water bottles set aside for all my animal companions, just in case of a 24+ hour power outage. I have to get batteries for my flash lights, and I need to prepare extra veggie chop for my flock just in case.

Is there anything I might be missing?

I want to be prepared for the worst, my parents are going to prepare the rest of the house, I need to make sure I've got stuff for my birds, cat, dog, and myself. I asked my parents if I could prepare the basement for the hurricane, so I can prepare myself for life after collage, when I'm alone in the world.
I also have my birdie first aid kit (and back up first aid kit) set aside.

I am taking this hurricane very seriously (maybe too seriously, for a cat 1 hurricane) but there will still be strong wind and rain, and possible power outages.

I need to prepare my bird's stuff. Other than the water and veggie chop, and the first aid kit, is there anything else I need for them?

If the hurricane strengthens, would I have to move them into a room with less windows?


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Also vital to hurricane prep; carriers, towels, newspaper, dishes and perches for the carriers, food prepared for emergency evac, phone numbers and addresses for avian vets in the areas you are most likely to evacuate TOO. Identification/proof of ownership, vet records ready to go, etc.


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Don't forget coolers and ice to store the chop safely if the power is out for an extended period and/or you have to evacuate (not likely in this storm, but it should still be on the list).

BeatriceC said:

Don't forget coolers and ice to store the chop safely if the power is out for an extended period and/or you have to evacuate (not likely in this storm, but it should still be on the list).

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Ah, yes. Gotta dig the coolers out of the closest.

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Also vital to hurricane prep; carriers, towels, newspaper, dishes and perches for the carriers, food prepared for emergency evac, phone numbers and addresses for avian vets in the areas you are most likely to evacuate TOO. Identification/proof of ownership, vet records ready to go, etc.


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How much water do you have. You need bare minimum 1 gallon water per person per day. I suggest at least 7 days plus extra for the fids. Also shelf stable food for at least 7 days.

Personally I keep or try to keep a months worth. Its come in handy when dealing with unexpected loss of income.

Do you have plenty of food for y all? Enough bird seed and pellets? Can you all survive at least a week with just what you currently have?

I remember when Sandy hit on day 3 the news showed poeple dumpster diving for food and water.

gracebowen said:

How much water do you have. You need bare minimum 1 gallon water per person per day. I suggest at least 7 days plus extra for the fids. Also shelf stable food for at least 7 days.

Personally I keep or try to keep a months worth. Its come in handy when dealing with unexpected loss of income.

Do you have plenty of food for y all? Enough bird seed and pellets? Can you all survive at least a week with just what you currently have?

I remember when Sandy hit on day 3 the news showed poeple dumpster diving for food and water.

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We're going shopping today. I have 3 gallons of water set aside for the pets alone. There are 10 gallons of water aside for the rest of us, we are getting more water. Yesterday I bought extra pellets for the fids along with new bowls. We'll be getting dog food, cat food, and more bowls for them today. As for shelf foods, some on the grocery list, along with batteries.

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Kudos for thoughtful preparation. Hopefully Jose won't pose a threat, but this is great practice for any natural disaster. So glad you are taking great precautions with your companions! Basement is a great refuge should the unthinkable happen.

Might inquire with your parents about emergency shutoffs for gasses and water if needed. Some homes are connected to gas from underground lines. Can be hazardous if severed for whatever reason. Many folks do not know where the valves are located!

Scott said:

Kudos for thoughtful preparation. Hopefully Jose won't pose a threat, but this is great practice for any natural disaster. So glad you are taking great precautions with your companions! Basement is a great refuge should the unthinkable happen.

Might inquire with your parents about emergency shutoffs for gasses and water if needed. Some homes are connected to gas from underground lines. Can be hazardous if severed for whatever reason. Many folks do not know where the valves are located!

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Since there has been several Threads of late that included detailed prep information, it would be well worth your time to read or reread those Threads.

Where you shelter is high dependently on the type of Weather you are experiencing!!! If you are experiencing heavy rains (sometimes called 'training rains') you may wish to choose the first floor over a basement. Flooding is always a concern with storms that product heavy and long lasting rains. If your area is prone to flooding, choosing to shelter in the basement would not be ones first choice.

Each Weather event brings different types of demands. So, be aware of each type of Weather common in your area and develop plans for each. You will quickly note that near everything is the same. The differences come in Prepackaging, Storage and Location (Stay (and where) or move (and where).

I must also bring this up. There is construction going on next door, although I hope they clean up anything that could blow away, I am afraid of what might be left behind that could break windows.

I'm not too worried about flooding, it is more likely to happen along the coast, but I will prepare an area on the first floor for my bird cages. If there are heavy rains I will move upstairs. I'm not sure if this area is prone to flooding or not, I've lived here for 3 years, the worst weather I've experienced while living here was snowstorm Orson back in February.

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Your city or county should have the most recent flood maps available, and probably online. That's a good place to start in determining how likely a given property is to flooding.

Yall might want to board up those windows.