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We are in the climatological peak of hurricane season in the Western Hemisphere. The 2021 Atlantic hurricane season is expected to be above- average. I urge you to remain prepared and vigilant. Due to pandemic-related supply shortages, last minute preparations could have disastrous consequences. Consider developing a contingency plan for extended utility outages, especially if you work from home, depend on electricity for health needs or have dietary restrictions.
As a survivor of the February 2021 Texas freeze, I will advise you to ALWAYS keep a portable freezer chest, ice and at least 2 weeks to a month's-long supply of water and easy to prepare dry foods like beans in your residence. During that incident, I and millions of Texans went several days without power or water (my neighborhood had none for four days). There were reports of people boiling toilet water or melting ice/snow for drinking and bathing. In this article, I recommend a few products that will definitely ease things to avoid such drastic measures. Since you already saw my first recommendation on water supplies, I'll move onto food preparation and connectivity.
This brings me to my first suggestion, which is especially important for those that do not eat processed foods. Although dry foods like nuts or crackers are great, they aren't filling and can cause problems for those on a gluten-free or anti-inflammatory diet. I recommend a solar cooker to prepare small, fresh meals. This device can roast and boil foods. ***With this product, avoid preparing foods that expand when boiled and fully read instructions before use***. Ideally, this is used as a last resort for survival when it's unsafe to shop at a store or go out. Note these all suggestions are portable for quick access.
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