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 (DIR) Post #ASWn3bJG2cXLzX3X9s by FallenRedNinja@mastodon.nz
       2023-02-09T09:55:55Z
       
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       For those who maybe aren’t as terminally online in Aotearoa, Cyclone Gabrielle looks like it’s heading our way at the top of next week. Current predictions are that it’s going to be a Category 3 when it makes landfall here. Which means it’s a fucking doozey. If you’re in the top half of the North Island, you should check your emergency supplies and make sure you have a grab bag ready to go. I’ll be pulling updates from Weather Watch, with a side of Metservice#CycloneGabrielle
       
 (DIR) Post #ASWn3bqE42uNdmTrXs by vik@mastodon.nzoss.nz
       2023-02-10T06:21:15Z
       
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 (DIR) Post #ASWn3dMWPSKuMEbAWW by FallenRedNinja@mastodon.nz
       2023-02-09T10:35:06Z
       
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       For context, currently it looks like Gabrielle is going to be running pretty much the same line as ex-cyclone Giselle - the cause of the Wahine Ferry sinking in 1968, our worst modern maritime disaster. There’s potential for the path to change or for the storm to lose energy, we should see this sort its shit out over the next 24 hours or so. But by the time we know for sure, it’ll be too late to sort your own shit out.
       
 (DIR) Post #ASWn3fcC2A3nLPwiEC by FallenRedNinja@mastodon.nz
       2023-02-09T10:55:34Z
       
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       Your emergency supplies should be at least 3 days worth of things. ALL OF THE THINGS. This includes at least: - 3L of water per person, per day - Medication- Water for pets - 3 days of canned, tinned, or dry food - A can opener - Don’t forget snacks - a way of heating the food if needed (ie a camping stove, with fuel) - Buckets, plastic bags, & a shovel for waste management - First aid kit- Hand sanitizer - Torches with fresh batteries - Candles, holders, & a way to light them
       
 (DIR) Post #ASWn3hdgVaRRccevpY by FallenRedNinja@mastodon.nz
       2023-02-09T11:08:02Z
       
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       You should charge battery banks if you’ve got them. It’s worth getting a little radio, whether hand crank or battery, so you’re not draining your phones listening for updates. Don’t forget toilet paper! It’s a good idea to have work gloves, even gardening gloves are sweet, a good multitool with pliers and a sharp blade, gaffer or duct tape, electrical tape, and superglue - you can bodge a lot of temporary solutions with this combo. All of this should be in sealed waterproof containers
       
 (DIR) Post #ASWn3jeT1eFvrd2aKO by FallenRedNinja@mastodon.nz
       2023-02-09T11:25:16Z
       
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       Bonus things to seriously consider: - Boardgames or books - A full set of essential toiletries (ie toothbrush, toothpaste etc) - Water purification tablets - Sleeping bags - Changes of clothes - Extra socks - Wet weather gear (ie gumboots, raincoat)- Cash dollars - A way to leave a note if you have to evacuate or abandon your house, in case folks come looking for you - Towels and cloths for cleaning up - Enough supplies for five days
       
 (DIR) Post #ASWn3lmL7Lk2ScjtsO by FallenRedNinja@mastodon.nz
       2023-02-09T11:27:32Z
       
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       Your grab bags are far more simple: - Medication - Identity documents - A full change of clothes - Something to sleep in - A bonus set of socks & undies - Phone charger - Essential toiletries Also consider: - A small thing you’d be heartbroken to never see again (ie beloved soft toy or sentimental necklace) - Do your pets need meds? - Book &/or game Touch base with your humans and see if anyone needs a hand assembling these, or needs moral support. And stay safe Aotearoa x
       
 (DIR) Post #ASWn3oNdRelMWsCiHo by FallenRedNinja@mastodon.nz
       2023-02-09T11:53:35Z
       
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       Just a quick note about the food supplies - it’s definitely best to assume you’re not going to be in a position to be cooking or heating anything. I usually have a few things that are definitely tastier if they’re hot but are perfectly adequate cold, coz sometimes hot food makes all the difference.This is stuff like freeze dried tramping kai, canned chilli beans, and potato flakes. Better hot. Edible cold. & food supplies all need to be shelf stable, not fridges, in case power goes out