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Michael Petruccelli Real Estate
August 20, 2018
July 21, 2014
Michael Petruccelli asks: What should you do - At the Beginning of Hurricane Season (4)
Michael
Petruccelli says: Purchase
several 5-gallon gas cans. Fuel is usually scarce after a hurricane, and many
stations even limit the amount of gas you can purchase after waiting in line.
Having multiple cans will allow you to stock up. Buy a bottle of fuel
stabilizer for when the power is restored. Mix this with your gas so that it
will keep until you are able to use it. Also, fill and run your generator with
the mixture for about 10 minutes so that the fuel system does not gum up while
in storage. Change the oil and/or filter before you store it, that way it's
nice and fresh next season.
If you already have a generator,
make sure it is in working order before hurricane season. There is nothing
worse than finding out that your generator investment needs repairs after you
need to use it.
If you are unable to purchase a
generator, buy a DC to AC converter for your car. With it you will use your car
as a portable electric generator. They cost $25 to $100 and are available in
the automotive section of department stores. If you should lose power to your
house, you will be able run a radio, TV, light, refrigerator, or other low
wattage appliances from your car. You will need a heavy duty extension cord to
run the power into your house.
Do not run the car or any gasoline
generator in the garage as the carbon monoxide poisoning could kill you.
Michael Petruccelli asks: What should you do - At the Beginning of Hurricane Season (3)
Michael
Petruccelli says: Purchase a generator. Generally, a generator should be big enough to run your refrigerator,
a lamp or two, any fans, and any special durable medical equipment needed by a
member of your family. If your family does have special health or medical
needs, or you absolutely must have air conditioning, be prepared to pay
handsomely for a generator that can handle it. The best option in this latter
case is to have the generator wired into your home power so the generator will
start when the power goes out. Taking this precaution is even more important if
only one person in the home knows how, or is strong enough, to start the
generator. Search the web for generator wattage calculators to make sure you
don't buy more generator than you need - your wallet will thank you at the gas
pump.
Michael Petruccelli asks: What should you do - At the Beginning of Hurricane Season (2)
Michael Petruccelli says: Recognize that your hot water heater contains 50 to 75 gallons of fresh drinking water. The water in a hot water tank can keep one person alive and healthy for more than a month.
Attach a garden hose to the drain
valve. Run water out of the tank to remove any built up sediment that has
collected at the bottom of the tank.
To get the water out of the tank
after a storm you will need to open the plumbing system by opening any hot
water faucet in the house. This will release the vacuum in the tank. You must
turn off the electrical breaker to the hot water tank or unplug it to prevent
damage if the electricity is restored before water service.
July 18, 2014
Michael Petruccelli asks: What should you do - At the Beginning of Hurricane Season (1)
Michael
Petruccelli says Double-check to ensure the supplies
in your Hurricane Preparedness Kit are both well-stocked and fresh. Inflate air beds to ensure they don't need patching or
replacing. Check expiration dates on canned foods. Use a battery tester so you
know they will work when you need them to (most batteries have a tester already
attached to the package, but you can buy one separately if you want to).
Michael Petruccelli asks: What should you do – If you decide to stay during a hurricane? (7)
Michael
Petruccelli says: Keep a radio on as the hurricane
approaches. Often, the major radio stations
will have special coverage in the local programs if a hurricane is coming.
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