Hurricane ~ Krithika ~ Day 2

Hey Sarah!

Today I took all my belongings and moved inland. Right now I am staying in a suite at a hotel inland. Apparently this hotel is built to survive from hurricanes, so thats good. The storm started an hour ago and it is raining a lot! It rained 2 inches in the last hour! The wind is almost wiping away the trees. I'm trying to be brave but it looks like this hurricane is going to be a big one.

Hurricane Katrina is a category 4 hurricane. It is not the biggest but it can cause a lot of damage. Category 4 hurricanes cause major erosions on beaches, thats why I moved inland. There is a lot of flooding which causes major damage to lower floor structures. That doesn't mean that staying on the higher floors is safe either. Actually higher floors get the most wind impact, that is why the roofs get blown away.

The meteorologist warned us to take certain precautions. I might have to turn of all the electronics, including the computer. I have to also fill the bathtubs and all the very large containers with water. I also have to keep a disaster supply kit. Disaster Kit includes:

1. Clothing


2. First Aid Kit/ Meditation


3. Special Items ( for babies and the elderly)


4. Toiletries/Hygiene items/Moisture Wipes


5. Flashlight/Batteries


6. Radio (battery operated)


7. Fully charged cell phone & a traditional telephone set


8. Toys/Books/Games


9. Keys


10. Important Documents


11. A set of tools


12. Pet Care Items

If you don't know how a hurricane looks like when it is active, here is a picture.

If you want to learn more about how to prepare for deadly disasters such as hurricanes click here.

This is going to be the last time I am going to talk to you before the storm. Be safe because you are getting hit by the hurricane to. I will write another blog as soon as the hurricane is over.

~Krithika~