Comments on: Preparing for Hurricane Irene: what you need to know

By: Patrick

Patrick — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 13:52:02 +0000

I have enough beer to last me about three category one storms if an an eye passed right over my house. You should always have the much beer.

By: luvpudders

luvpudders — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 13:03:22 +0000

Unless I’m picked up and dropped elsewhere (not likely), I have no concerns.

MY WISH is that there was a rescue effort in place for animals which might be left out in the cold with no one to help them. This area has nothing in place to help these pitiful creatures.

By: ErinsDad

ErinsDad — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 01:30:36 +0000

Jack Daniels is mostly sterile, so that will have to do.

I’m re-sharpening my daughter’s lacrosse goalkeeper sticks for dealing with zombies. She sharpened them already for dealing with those unwise enough to venture into the goal crease.

By: Gillian Scott, page designer

Gillian Scott, page designer — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 00:20:22 +0000

Re: #6… Urine is not actually sterile. You can drink it if you absolutely have to but it does contain bacteria.

By: Cihan

Cihan — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 23:19:39 +0000

I believe the official recommendation is not to use candles, but instead use battery powered lamps or flashlights, due to the fire risk.

By: Eric

Eric — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 22:31:03 +0000

Haha, you nervous northerners who haven’t ridden out a hurricane before. You crack me up.

By: Thor

Thor — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 21:54:28 +0000

If you have an outdoor gas grill, put it somewhere safe if you can. Make sure the propane tank valve is closed. Ideally you should remove it. Strong winds can throw the grill around and having a leaking propane tank can lead to some bad news after the storm. Especially if your power goes out and you try to cook on the grill.

By: JQP

JQP — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 21:48:51 +0000

Mr. Marshall, I must respectfully disagree with #12. In the event of a zombie attack, pulling guard is a terrible idea; it’ll just get you bitten. The multiple attackers you’d face in a looting scenario also present a problem. Really, what you want is the trifecta: Karate (for chopping zombie’s heads off), Judo (for throwing rival looters into the Hudson), and Aikido (for weapons, other trained fighters, and all other purposes).

By: Amy

Amy — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 20:56:14 +0000

Thanks to Cousin Rory & Grover, I am now fully prepared. Who says people online aren’t helpful? Dibs on the Latham Circle Mall. It’s kind of down-on-its-luck so I think I have a good chance of really stocking up. And I think they have an ENTIRE STORE WITH WOLF T-SHIRTS.

By: Nanababy4life_xoxox

Nanababy4life_xoxox — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 20:16:38 +0000

So ppl and by ppl I mean my burthas and sistas they want you to pack USEFUL THINGS not no “COOLADE” noooo not “FRIED CHICKEN” either i mean like food water flashlights…..ect lol ight :)