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HURRICANE PREPPING | Our FIRST Florida Hurricane

It's The Donnellys
It's The Donnellys
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👁️ 66K views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 13:33

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Editorial Summary

The creator documents the preparations her family is making in Florida as Hurricane Ian approaches. She explains the differences between hurricanes in Maryland and Florida, noting that the Florida storms require more intensive preparation. The video follows her efforts to secure sandbags for her home and her parents' home to prevent flooding. She also describes the process of installing hurricane shutters, which are metal sheets used to protect windows from flying debris. The footage includes a segment from her son Ethan, who assists friends with their own shutter installation. As the storm nears, the family moves outdoor furniture inside and stocks up on food. The creator concludes by reflecting on the day, noting that while they are still within the projected path of the storm, they feel prepared after securing their lanai furniture and preparing meals. She expresses hope for the safety of everyone in the path of the hurricane.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

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What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsCruise Vlog🥉Knowledgeable Creator
Occasional Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

we're about as ready as we can be

what made me happy today was I would say sort of everything coming together

I think we're about as ready as we can be we have all our Lanai Furniture in here

Creator's Tips & Advice

Place sandbags at entrances to delay and hold back water
Charge phones as much as possible before the storm
Stock up on food and water

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

FloodingUse sandbags at entrances to delay water
Power outageStock up on food and charge phones

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat do you need to do to prepare for a hurricane?
QHow do you install hurricane shutters?
QWhat should you do if you can't get a haircut before a hurricane?

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