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raven mad

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38. And, if you can get it in your area, dry ice.

Reply to underpants (Reply #28)

Tue Sep 5, 2017, 11:26 PM

Sep 2017

Don't put food, etc. directly on the block; but a chunk or two in your cooler will keep stuff for days. A local icehouse (yeah, it's still called that) keeps it mostly for horrendous cold winters that knock out power for days on end.

IF YOU HAVE A CHEST FREEZER: don't open it unless you MUST. A chunk of dry ice on a chunk of plywood on TOP works out.

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Friendly hurricane tips as seen on FB [View all] mcar Sep 2017 OP

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I keep plastic butter bowls for block ice. Demtexan Sep 2017 #2

Yeah for block ice! Mariana Sep 2017 #20

kicked and recommended superpatriotman Sep 2017 #3

These are all great ideas Warpy Sep 2017 #4

Have a bottle of plain bleach, with no fragrance or other crap NightWatcher Sep 2017 #6

Bleach - yes mcar Sep 2017 #7

If evacuating empty your freezer and fridge first LeftInTX Sep 2017 #8

A few additions FLPanhandle Sep 2017 #9

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Friends with a stable turned me onto Permethrin and it works great for biting flies FLPanhandle Sep 2017 #30

Chlorinate that pool superpatriotman Sep 2017 #10

Yep. FLPanhandle Sep 2017 #18

Modifications from someone who has lived through a few zipplewrath Sep 2017 #11

If you're in the area, and you're okay, TEXT don't call gratuitous Sep 2017 #13

Good tip. Also - FROZEN PEAS underpants Sep 2017 #28

And, if you can get it in your area, dry ice. raven mad Sep 2017 #38

K&R and Bookmarked! smirkymonkey Sep 2017 #14

It says to have vet records for your animals. Doreen Sep 2017 #15

A few more... Raven Sep 2017 #16

THAT is very, very important. BigmanPigman Sep 2017 #22

Put together a good First Aid kit Mr.Bill Sep 2017 #17

Don't forget a non-electric can opener. ginnyinWI Sep 2017 #19

Toilet paper unc70 Sep 2017 #21

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Great post malaise Sep 2017 #23

TOILET PAPER. !!!!!!!!! pangaia Sep 2017 #24

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I didn't see this on the list, but baby wipes are nearly essential for those who have to go without japple Sep 2017 #31

Wipes are a great idea! mcar Sep 2017 #33

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One more? It worked the last time I was in one. raven mad Sep 2017 #37

Easier than lining bathtub... ThoughtCriminal Sep 2017 #39