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Re: Gas stabilizers, hurricanes, and $6 gas

H.J. Westervelt — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 22:30:13 -0000

A little emergency preparedness never hurt anyone. While I don't see my family making any attempts to 'get out of Dodge' no matter what the catastrophe, we have some water, chow and staples stashed for a couple of weeks' worth of the worst. We live in an area that feels pretty insulated (though none of us are, really) and thus are just trying to do generally smart things - get out of debt, learn to do-it-your4self, seeking out alternative energy sources, revisiting field skills long since rendered moot by polite society. *shrug*

Re: Gas stabilizers, hurricanes, and $6 gas

Gas Saver Guide — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:15:49 -0000

I don't think there's any special need to be extra cautious. In my opinion the hurricanes are now forecasted like this so that people will not blame them for being caught off guard. Its been like this the last few seasons since katrina.

Re: Gas stabilizers, hurricanes, and $6 gas

Jeff Demers — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:25:18 -0000

Here's what I'm planning...drive less, make sure the car is driving well and tuned, make sure tire pressure is ok...

More importantly, is yes gas will over $5 bucks if a hurricane threatens the Gulf and maybe over $6.00 if one strikes. But what is funny is that unlike after Katrina there are no valid reasons why gas prices are through the roof now...

Re: Gas stabilizers, hurricanes, and $6 gas

Christopher S. Penn — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 08:04:02 -0000

Ed- yes indeed, I would prepare the same. A few gallons of gas safely stored is always a good idea.

Re: Gas stabilizers, hurricanes, and $6 gas

Brian Christiansen — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 23:12:32 -0000

It should be noted that the last few seasons since Katrina were also forecasted to be as bad as that year, and that has not resulted in a similar outcome for the mainland US.

Plus, Boston (if you're writing this for local consumption) is not nearly in the situation that NOLA was. We backfilled the Charles a bunch, but we're not keeping the sea at bay artificially. Framingham would be even safer.

I do admit to having similar survivalist instincts though, wanting to stock up and stay off the grid. Wish I could actually throw some stuff together without my better half thinking I've gone nutso.

Re: Gas stabilizers, hurricanes, and $6 gas

Ed Roberts — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 22:54:05 -0000

The same thing you'd do for a regular hurricane season. Have things available if you live in hurricane prone areas. "Above average" does not mean above average hitting the US. Even if it did, would you prepare any differently?