Now that the hurricane season is upon us let us take nothing for granted. Try your best to go to a hurricane shelter that is located 7 or 8 feet off the ground. A low shelter is nothing but a trap.
When a hurricane comes it brings water and rip tides. If such a strong hurricane comes it could flood the City with water that is 6, 7 or 8 feet high. Remember this; stock up on medication, food, flash lights, extra batteries and radio batteries.
Don’t go to any remote area where you and your teenage children could be vulnerable. If your child has diabetes make sure you have enough medication. You will need Bayer aspirin and alcohol in your medication kit. Pack some garbage bags with you. And make sure you don’t run out of water and food. Take at least 2-5 gallons of water for a family of 6. You may be trap in one place for many days.
It’s good to keep these things in mind when a hurricane threatens Belize. You’re your responsibility to take care of yourself and your family. If you don’t have the right things you can perish.
If you live in a two-flat cement building, then board up all the windows and doors downstairs and upstairs. It’s extremely important, because if the winds get into the downstairs it can begin to crack the cement and loosen the foundation. Water will come in but the water is heavy so it won’t do as much damage as the wind. If you have a strong cement home it is best you stay at home. But make sure your house insurance is updated.
People living in front of the sea, in areas such as Bella Vista, Button Wood Bay, Foreshore, Belama Phase 1, 2, 3 or 4 or wherever there is a river running through your neighborhood, you need to take heed. Regardless of how large and strong your cement structure may be, even if the house is built on piles, and the fence is high take nothing for granted. You are below sea level. When the rip tides go out and come in and loosen the foundation of the earth under your home, it can take out the whole area. Where there are beautiful homes right now can turn out to be a bed of sea.
Get out of your comfort zone and head for high land. Be wise. You only have one life, hang on to it. I must remind you to make sure you have life jackets, medications, water and food.
Make sure you save some of your none-dairy powder milk jars. You’ll need at least eight empty ones. Most people need to urinate every minute, and in your shelter the bathroom is always busy. If every member of your family has a sealed bottle they can use it to urinate. But keep the bottle tightly closed. Then you don’t have to worry about moving around to find the bath room. You would think that I am just being funny. But I’m serious. You will find this idea so useful in time of need, in the midst of a violent hurricane.
If a member of your family gets sick and needs to throw up, you can also use the bottle. You should have one empty sealed plastic milk bottle for every one bag. This is called a portable toilet, created for a crisis situation.
Keep on smiling I won’t mind. I hope we do not have any hurricane this year but if we do, and we live to see the sun shine again tell me how grateful you are for your portable toilet, and all of the tips above. Read More

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