Preparedness in Action

**Defender** · September 29th, 2022, 09:51 AM

Here I am in Florida and dealing with the hurricane. We lost power at midnight, so I fired up for action my 5300-watt Westinghouse propane generator. I got approximately 5 hours of run time on a 20 lb. tank on a relatively light load of 2 refrigerators, Satellite TV system and one small fan. I don't think I am drawing more than 500 watts at this point. I have two window A/C units that draw 530 and 600 watts respectively, so I could even run both of them if I need too.

I have another 120 lbs. of fuel left to burn and 2, 100-watt solar panels with 4, 6-volt batteries wired for 12 v. That gives me power for lights and fans. Got a 3-week supply of 25-year dried food for two. In case of loss of water, I have 2, 30 gal. trash cans full, plus some gallon jugs and 6 cases of bottled water. Refrigerators are full, got plenty of canned goods, bread, and meds. We are in good shape I would say.

**JaySmith** · September 29th, 2022, 09:57 AM

Glad you're doing ok. It's nice when shit hits the fan but you're fine because you prepared ahead of time.

Was there much flooding in your area? I saw a lot of areas with 2-4' of standing water and i know that would definitely throw a wrench into most of my plans.

**Defender** · September 29th, 2022, 10:05 AM

Originally Posted by JaySmith

Glad you're doing ok. It's nice when shit hits the fan but you're fine because you prepared ahead of time.

Was there much flooding in your area? I saw a lot of areas with 2-4' of standing water and i know that would definitely throw a wrench into most of my plans.

No flooding in my area, but maybe in some other parts of the county as it rained all night. We got the western part of the storm (Tampa area) which is good for us. We still feel for those who got the worst and wish them well. It's a good thing to be well prepared, it was worth the money to set things up and today we are sitting pretty, watching TV and drinking coffee like a normal morning.

**eatmydust** · September 29th, 2022, 02:10 PM

Good to hear that you're safe and glad to hear that you were prepared. Carry on.

**streaker69** · September 29th, 2022, 04:33 PM

I fueled up and started my backup backup generator today. Since my fishing trip out of Rock Hall MD was canceled due to the storm, I guess I'll go out and fuel up gas cans.