Mr Flash and I decided if we were in an area that had a possible threat of a hurricane, I would move the house inland and he would try to come later or stay in the hospital. We’d rather make an unnecessary trip than to be stuck in traffic or have the rolling house blown away.

In case of a tornado, we’d seek shelter in the hospital. Strong structures and plenty of food etc.

 

I am rather new here and enjoy the place very much (I visit pretty much every day). Knowledge is meant to be shared and the folks here share it freely. Seeing that I just purchased my first diesel pickup, my knowledge is extremely limited. However, I can share some knowledge about being prepared. Having survived a large tornado several years ago, I have been there,done that, and, got the tee-shirt. The shelves will be bare within an hour or so. Store 1 gal. water per day for each person. Maintain at least 2 weeks supply of food stored in a cool dry place. Everytime you go to the store for groceries, purchase a "few" extra items and put them away, before you know it, you will have a good supply of food. First aid supplies should contain a supply of any meds you or a family member may require. Communications (do not count on cell phones to be operational). Designate a meeting place for family members along with an alternate. Sanitary supplies are vital. Maintain a source of heat and light. If at all possible, stay in place! As we have all seen, people tend to get really wierd in a time like this. The last place you want to be is right there in the middle of the mayhem. Did I mention firearms? Everyone should own at least a couple of firearms and know how and when to legally use them.

 

Very good points STARVIN...
My personal opinion is that staying-put in a decently built home is best too. But, if you absolutely have to leave (either a true forced evacuation by governing authorities , or if conditions are going to be just too lethal to stay ) keep the family together at all cost.. Stress to all young family members exactly how important it is to STICK TOGETHER! Getting back together after getting separated is dang near impossible when civilization breaks down! Witness Katrina!!!...

Don't forget plenty of CASH! Maintain more than enough emergency $$$ on-hand in denominations of One's and Fives and 20's to purchase vital resources when your plastic is worthless.. Split the emergency ca$h between every one of your family members so if you get split up, or the only cash-carrying parent gets robbed (or worse), the survivors aren't hamstrung without any money or resources.
(Divide up the ammo and heat too! )

If you are evacuating in multiple vehicles, bring tow straps so you can hitch a disabled vehicle behind and keep everyone together even if one has mechanical problems.
If stuck in a 100mile long slow-motion gridlock, couple the other car(s) close behind the CTD anyway and shut off the gas engine as you inch along using the CTD instead, which gets MUCH better economy at idle than a gasser.
Coupled together, it would also help keep other vehicles from cutting in between you and your family separating them from you!

Other than those of you equipped with long-range HF SSB Ham Radios, plan on getting some portable UHF-FM FRS walkie-talkies that allow a mobile 12v charger cord (like a cel phone)to KEEP the batt's charged, as opposed to the units that only have a 120volt wall charger adapter. Maintain constant radio contact with each other on the highway and if you begin to lose contact you'll recognize it immediately before much harm is done. The constant communication also helps ease driver stress and it does help pass the time for the passengers...

Say, I like the idea of dedicated pre-packed emergency backpacks!...
I'll have to give that some serious planning!...

Dirt bikes would be a darned good idea! Dirt bikes in the back of a fully fueled 4X4 CTD are even better!

Keith