Hurricane Preparation
What to do when a hurricane is coming:
- Fill your water tanks and jugs
- Fill diesel fuel tanks and jugs
- Fill extra gas cans
- Get cash from ATM machines
- Precook some easy heat meals or have snack food handy
- Double up on dock lines and put on chafe guards. Tie to pilings if you can
- Add extra safety line or chain to your mooring
- Have spare heavy duty anchors and rode ready to deploy
- Put money and passport in waterproof bag and keep it handy
WARNINGS
- Do not go outside once wind is over 60 knots
- Never fend off another boat with feet or hands (fenders)
- If you have to go on deck in strong winds:
- Wear a life jacket and or harness to keep you attached to the boat
- Wear a mask and snorkel so you can see and breath in the blowing rain