Hurricane Preparedness

As I type, Tropical Storm Sandy is barreling towards South Florida. Once again, we are in "the cone of uncertainty." I must admit, I do not prepare for these storms. My hurricane preparedness plan consists of waiting for others to put up my hurricane shutters, and then I head over to my boyfriend's house, which has an in-ground generator to run everything. I probably should be more accountable for my children's and my own safety, but it's too easy to just rely on the plan I have in place. I am curious if anyone else has even gassed up a vehicle or purchased extra water.