It is very interesting how different communities respond to natural disaster situations. In my area, hurricanes are our thing. Over my lifetime (nearly 46 years!), with several brushing the area, and a few as direct hits, I have NEVER seen my area degenerate into thuggery or lawlessness. However, we saw exactly that a few miles west of me, in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. I think it is simple fact that you have no control over how your neighbors will behave. Even worse, you have no control over those who pile into your area, as they are evacuating their own areas. Some will be good, honest people who are grateful for any help. Some would best benefit society by disappearing.

What do I do when I see a hurricane possibly headed my way?

1. Gas up the cars. Make sure the extra gas cans are full.
2. Back up my home computer on an external hard drive, that gets thrown in the back of my X5.
3. Put a Rubbermaid box with important papers in the car.
4. Get guns and ammo ready.
5. Make sure my nat gas home generator is ready to run.
6. Board up the front door, move the lawn furniture and get ready.

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