Now this is a real conversation! People share their resources, experiences
and proven planning and reactive strategies. The people responsible for
preparing us in our county are both non-responsive to emails and phone
calls and grandstands at public forums.



I’d enjoy hearing from survivalists but that conversation could lead awry.
Most people, at least on the Gulf Coast, haven’t a clue what to do except
vaulting for their vehicles and driving like moonshiners trying to reach
what they think are safe havens.



It’s just crisis management on the spur of the moment. It’s never based
preparation for worst case scenario or what you can afford to do reasonably
on a budget. You’re told to survive after the hurricane to buy a Generac
generator ($10,000 +) or stay with friends in safe places...like Gstaad.



I’ve printed Google maps from my home to 3 different locations but as Rich
aptly shared without updates you could be driving into a flooded area or
trees blocking your way or live wires all over… hence the need for live
updates which I would need to get a Tracfone data card of 10GB? Would more
than 10GB be warranted?



I have a Midland Weather radio which can run on batteries for a while. I
asked "the ones responsible for preparations" which radio they’d recommend
…. Still waiting for their reply. I’ve read adverse posts re: crank handled
weather radios.



I wish there was a panel of risk managers, rescue pros, techies to all
flesh out realistic, budget-friendly planning and steps to take. You try
touching on that theme and it gets politized by those who have no answers
who survive on the strategy of the best defense is a good offense.



So appreciate whatever other helpful, caring thoughts you and others can
please share re: Tech and other tools to keep safe by.



Thank you.


Charles.