*sigh* Hurricane Ivan

[sisterdog]

Kay,
There are battery operated air pumps - look in a store that sells fishing stuff. Fishermen use them to keep their bait buckets aerated. Just a thought if you want to take the fish with you.

[Aspen and Misty]

Originally posted by Kfamr
Thanks guys.


Ash, I really do not want to leave them behind, but there's no way we could put them in the cab of the trick with us and 3 dogs (where the cigarette lighter is)

They'd have to stay in the bed of the truck.

Is there any way to run air back to them?? I'm not sure how long they could last without it.

Ashley

[Kfamr]

Unless we bashed our window out, no.

My pleco lived in a bucket ofr a week while we were repairing the tank.

I think if we do leave we'll just secure the tank.
I doubt my dad want to haul them around.

They have a better chance here than they do traveling.

[Aspen and Misty]

Originally posted by lizzielou742
. Is you school even open, Kay?

I was also wondering this.

Ashley

[Aspen and Misty]

Originally posted by Kfamr
Unless we bashed our window out, no.

Whats a window?

You could try the cordless air pump like mentioned.

If you do leave them home I would buy wood and build a "box" around them like earlier suggested.

Ashley.

[Kfamr]

Today we have the day off (Pro-Ed day or something) , Monday and Tuesday of this week were closed.


There's not telling what's going to happen next week.
Our school is not a shelter (we're in flood area) but if needed they close all of Pinellas county schools, even those that don't act as a shelter.

[Kfamr]

Originally posted by Aspen and Misty
Whats a window?

Alot of money we don't have, especially if our house is in danger.



No worries, if I did leave them home they would be secured.

[Fox-Gal]

Good luck Kay, I'm still praying that it doesn't hit us again. Fingers crossed.

As for your fish, get the battery operated pump for them one way or another. Even if you don't take them with you, it can help at home if your power is off for awhile. If you take them with you, you can always do small water changes on route. Get the air pump and the start right add fresh water as you travel. Then take your normal filter for when you get to where your going.

We did this once with a knife fish, put him in a rubber maid tub, did small water changes to freshing up his water and once we got to where we where going hooked the filter to the tub and a clip on light on the side and he was fine and happy.

[Corinna]

So glad to see you fox gal I have used a bttery operated pump they are terriffic . But if you can't get one just have dad stop every hour ( pups need to pee works great) and just bloww bubbles for 5 mintues. Its not the best but it does work I've had to do that too. Good luck to all and I'll be praying for you.

[Felicia's Mom]

No advice, I just want to wish you good luck!

[BitsyNaceyDog]

Originally posted by Kfamr
What do I bring, what do I leave?
I'm definitely bringing our computer tower. There's NO way i'm losing the pictures and memories of my dogs.

I have a little experience with evacuating, this is a list of some of the things you may want to take:

For the Animals:
Dog leashes (of corse be sure they are wearing their tags)
Dog food (enough for several days)
treats
food & water dishes
Shot records
a pet first aid kit (in it I have things like vet wrap, panalog, nail clippers, an extra leash, a muzzle, quick stop, scissors, eye wash, ear wash, nutri-cal, advantage, heartgurd, etc.)
crates
blankets
toys
medication (even if they rarely need it)
bottled water

For you:
Plenty of clothes
a couple pairs of shoes
pillow, blanket
Bathroom things (soap, shampoo, razor, toothbrush, etc.)
Medication (both prescription and non prescription)
band-aids
cell phones and car chargers
address book
camera
batteries
alarm clock

other:
Your parents need to gather up their important papers and take them:
Insurance papers (home owners, car, health)
title to there house
marriage and birth certificates
jewelry and other valuable things
bills
credit cards
*plenty of cash*
a cooler and any food or drinks you will want on your drive

things to do before you leave your house:
unplug everything
turn off your a/c
shut of your water
fill your tubs with water (your washing machine too, maybe)
bring everything from outside in to the garage, shed or house
you may want to take pictures of valuable things at the house (for insurance purposes)
throw out food in the fridge (it's a rather gross job to do after things have been in there a couple days without power)


Fill up your gas tank a couple days early and try not using that car to save the gas. As the storm gets closer the gas supply will diminish. People will be filling up their cars and getting gas for their generators. The gas supply WILL run out. I can not stress the importance of this enough.

That's all I can think of right now, I hope it helps.
Good luck Kay, if you need anything let me know.

[lizzielou742]

Hey KBlaix, just wondering - what does filling up the tubs with water do?

/no hurricane experience here

[Aspen and Misty]

Originally posted by Kfamr
Alot of money we don't have, especially if our house is in danger.



No worries, if I did leave them home they would be secured.

Agreed! LOL, no doubt in my mind that they will be the BEST taken care of fishies!!

Ashley

[BitsyNaceyDog]

Originally posted by lizzielou742
Hey KBlaix, just wondering - what does filling up the tubs with water do?

/no hurricane experience here

We have a well and when there is no power we can't even flush a toilet, and the power is out for days (weeks for some people). I didn't think about it but Kay probably has city water, so that won't be something she will need to do.

[Cincy'sMom]

The latest projected path I saw had Ivan missing most of Florida...not good for the panhandle and I'm sure there could be outer bands stil affected those on the gulf coast, but everyday the projection looks a little more promsing of rthose in Florida. Fingers crossed it stays that way!