When Hurricane Helene Grazed Clearwater: A Lesson in Backup Plans
Hurricane Helene came close enough to fry two UPS units, two TVs, and my internet speed. Here is what the near miss taught me about being ready.
A series on real-world survival and disaster preparedness, drawn from living through hurricanes, wildfires, and earthquakes: how to get genuinely ready for the bad day without letting fear of it run your life.
SurvivalHurricane Helene came close enough to fry two UPS units, two TVs, and my internet speed. Here is what the near miss taught me about being ready.
SurvivalWith Milton strengthening in the Gulf days after Helene, I ran my whole preparedness checklist again. Here is exactly what I did to get ready.
SurvivalMilton reached Category 5 with 155 mph winds. Drawing on decades of disasters, here is my complete preparation routine and why pets belong at the center.
SurvivalMilton dropped a record 14.5 inches of rain and spawned two dozen tornadoes. Here is the firsthand aftermath and what it confirmed about readiness.
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