Lucky day....found a 5 gal. gas can!

[Mus408]

Gas cans are gold around here now with Florence on the way but I located one while getting gas today.
Guy that runs the place had one hiding behind other product.

Wanted to have another on hand to fuel the generator. Here in Central Va. we might miss the full hit of the storm but there will be strong winds and lot's of rain for a few days.

 

[coach]

Good luck. With all the rain recently, more rain and a bit of wind will likely take down trees. Having a generator gassed and ready to good is a good idea.

 

[JFB]

I filled vehicles last week.
I got just 5 gal for chainsaw

trouble is, I don't think the heart would take the strain if i needed to use it

 

[Selena]

And to think, I scolded my brother for coming back from a pallet auction with seven pallets full of Korean war vintage military "Jerry" cans. Maybe I should send him down to Virginia with a couple pallets and see if he can get rid of them there.

 

[Mus408]

And to think, I scolded my brother for coming back from a pallet auction with seven pallets full of Korean war vintage military "Jerry" cans. Maybe I should send him down to Virginia with a couple pallets and see if he can get rid of them there.

I'm sure he would leave with an empty truck!

 

[fiasconva]

Stood in line for over 30 minutes waiting to fill up my propane tank. Most to the places are out of tanks or propane in this area. I'll be able to cook on the grill if it comes to that.

 

[Ordguy]

Gas cans are gold around here now with Florence on the way but I located one while getting gas today.
Guy that runs the place had one hiding behind other product.

Wanted to have another on hand to fuel the generator. Here in Central Va. we might miss the full hit of the storm but there will be strong winds and lot's of rain for a few days.

Hope that is all you need. Where I live when Rita hit, no electric or water for a week. Gas went to over $5 a gallon with a $10 purchase limit until things got back to "normal". Lot of bad equipment being sold on side of the road, Generators, Chainsaws, etc; Lowe's, Sears, Wal-Mart sold out fast. Long long waiting list for FEMA to show up for everyone who filed a claim.

 

[Fox Mike]

Many years ago I was told something that I never forgot. The "seven Ps". Proper prior planning prevents piss poor performances. It isn't like this storm was just found out about today. It has been news for a week or more. Anyone not prepared can only place the blame on the person looking back at them in the bathroom mirror.

 

[contender]

Well said FM!

 

[jgt]

I have often wondered why people do not trim the trees before one of these storms hit, instead of after. It would save a lot of damage to homes and electric lines.

 

[Dave P.]

I have often wondered why people do not trim the trees before one of these storms hit, instead of after. It would save a lot of damage to homes and electric lines.

Ah....because they're humans and collectively we're not all that bright.
Dave

 

[Goldstar225]

I keep 20 gallons of gas on hand in five gallon cans plus another 20 gallons in my boat year round. The gas in the cans is used in rotation in my mower and other equipment and is treated so it doesn't go bad. Plus I've had a 3600 watt generator for five years that is for for back up to power freezer/refrigerator/camper. This is just for the possibility of a tornado/storm/ice storm that may kill power. People will spend hundreds on the latest cell phone but not a penny on disaster prep until it's on their doorstep.

 

[tinman]

Between the odd tornado, errant hurricane, surprise ice storm and idiots (usually drunk) running into power poles, I stay as prepared as I can for power outages. I just had the house furnace, water heater system and cook-stove converted to propane with a 500 gallon tank installed to service them.
In the shop I have:
A 10,000 watt portable gen-set with its 5 gallon gas tank kept full.......it gets a 30 minute run-up monthly.
One of my welders is an older Lincoln that is also a generator......(I also have an electric wire-feed welder, so this one is used infrequently) but it's 3 gallon fuel tank is also kept full and it too gets a monthly 30 min run-up.
Twin "Rotopax" 2.5 gallon fuel containers mounted on my motorcycle (which has a 5 gallon tank) and two of their 3 gallon containers to carry strapped down in the floor of the sidecar if needed.
Two 4 gallon "Rotopax" flat containers to mount on the carry racks of the ATV........ (which also has a 5 gallon tank).....but these are stack-able with carry handles all around and work well for any other task I might need them for.
I have numerous generic plastic fuel containers for "plain", 2 stroke and diesel fuels which totals about 30 gallons.
And, because those assorted generic plastic fuel containers are getting some age to them (and their various sizes have always been a minor pain to deal with) I just ordered four of the 5 gallon VP Racing fuel jugs to replace them.
I can also tap into the 13 gallon tanks on the tractor and boat if needed.......
And yes, me and them fine folks at Sta-Bil are pretty good friends......... :wink:

 

[tinman]

I have often wondered why people do not trim the trees before one of these storms hit, instead of after. It would save a lot of damage to homes and electric lines.

Probably because "naw, it'll never happen to me". The same reason the folks living out in the woods rarely trim the brush back far enough from their house and outbuildings to keep them from burning down in a wildfire. :idea:

 

[Fox Mike]

I have a friend that is 5 minutes from the beach in Myrtle Beach and he said he is staying. I attempted to explain to him that a 9' storm surge is into his attic. I told him that not only is he putting himself and his wife in danger, he now has the potential to put someone else in danger trying to rescue his stupid arse.

 

[caryc]

I have often wondered why people do not trim the trees before one of these storms hit, instead of after. It would save a lot of damage to homes and electric lines.

Probably because "naw, it'll never happen to me". The same reason the folks living out in the woods rarely trim the brush back far enough from their house and outbuildings to keep them from burning down in a wildfire. :idea:

Believe it or not, some folks are actually smart enough to provide adequate fire breaks around their homes when living in mountainous brushy areas. I have two tractors purchased for exactly that purpose.

 

[tinman]

I have often wondered why people do not trim the trees before one of these storms hit, instead of after. It would save a lot of damage to homes and electric lines.

Probably because "naw, it'll never happen to me". The same reason the folks living out in the woods rarely trim the brush back far enough from their house and outbuildings to keep them from burning down in a wildfire. :idea:

Believe it or not, some folks are actually smart enough to provide adequate fire breaks around their homes when living in mountainous brushy areas. I have two tractors purchased for exactly that purpose.

Kudos to you...........and because your smarter than the average bear, we will (most likely) never see your smiling face on the evening news.

 

[57springer]

I have a friend that is 5 minutes from the beach in Myrtle Beach and he said he is staying. I attempted to explain to him that a 9' storm surge is into his attic. I told him that not only is he putting himself and his wife in danger, he now has the potential to put someone else in danger trying to rescue his stupid arse.

Yea really ............ he may just be eliminated :?

 

[Fox Mike]

I have a friend that is 5 minutes from the beach in Myrtle Beach and he said he is staying. I attempted to explain to him that a 9' storm surge is into his attic. I told him that not only is he putting himself and his wife in danger, he now has the potential to put someone else in danger trying to rescue his stupid arse.

Update on my friend. Received a message from him today saying that he heard the storm was turning a bit south. He said he was in the car on I95N and heading to Maryland. Some mules just need a larger 2 x 4 to get their attention.

 

[Bull Barrel]

Isn't prior planning redundant?
My son lived in VA a few years ago when a hurricane hit. Forget which one. No power for over a week. Be prepared.

 

[toysoldier]

I have a friend that is 5 minutes from the beach in Myrtle Beach and he said he is staying. I attempted to explain to him that a 9' storm surge is into his attic. I told him that not only is he putting himself and his wife in danger, he now has the potential to put someone else in danger trying to rescue his stupid arse.

I heard the N.C. governor on TV with the same message. What he should have said was "You've been told to evacuate. If you stay, you are on your own. I will not have our emergency responders placing themselves in great danger just to attempt to rescue you from your stupidity and stubbornness."

 

[CGDustDevil]

I filled vehicles last week.
I got just 5 gal for chainsaw

trouble is, I don't think the heart would take the strain if i needed to use it

Having the hardware is half the battle. If someone nearby also has trees down but no saw, loan them the chain saw and barter a bit of their time to help clear yours as well! Do for each other as best ya can and be creative!

Good luck!