Storm Preppers is one of the few tropical storm preparation blogs that aims to prepare people for tropical storms and hurricanes. Admittedly, there aren’t many sites that focus solely on preparing for tropical storms, but there are many prepping sites that offer insightful tropical storm and hurricane preparedness guides. This site sits right in the midst of survival preppers, doomsday preppers and survivalist websites, but its focus is a bit narrower.
Storm Preppers
I’ve been hearing about survival preppers and survivalists for the past few years and I never thought that I would be considered one of these blogs. I grew up in an area of the world that was always in the tropical weather hot seat and in the direct path of one storm or the other. I knew that every year for at least six months, the African coast was one to be monitored closely and consistently. And I also knew the importance of being prepared for whatever weather system that came our way.
Storm Preppers began as contribution to the climate change and disaster preparedness debates that have now become a mainstay in the tropical weather discussion. In the last few years, there has been increased interest and scrutiny of the relationship between climate change and weather and the resulting disasters. In 2014, I wrote a paper for a country conference on the topic Disaster Risk Management and Climate Change Adaptation in the Caribbean. This was the first activity that defined my interest in disaster preparedness and dealing with the aftermath of disasters.
Survivalist and Prepper Sites
Even if you don’t believe in all of the possibilities that some of the prepper sites prepare for, you have to admit that you can learn a lot from them. This is one area where innovation and ingenuity are encouraged and welcomed with open arms. From their disaster preparation techniques, to the products that are created, the amount of information that is available is impressive and necessary.
Because survival at all costs is a must, much inspiration and motivation can be gleaned from disaster prepper blogs. You never know if you’re going to be in a situation where some of these tips will save your life. These sites often go beyond the basic first aid kit and water storage tips, but you are free to determine how much you really need in relation to exactly what disaster you are preparing for.
Tropical Storm Preparation Blogs
Being prepared ahead of time is the least you could do with any impending storm or hurricane. As a result, I’m highlighting the top storm preparation blogs from the best prepper websites on the internet. I’ve read all of these articles and I believe that the advice is top notch and worthy of being mentioned and shared.
1. The Ultimate Hurricane Survival List (Prep For That)
This guide from Prep for That takes you through all that you need to know about hurricanes and hurricane preparedness. Key takeaways include:
- an explanation of what can be expected during and after a hurricane;
- the importance of adhering to mandatory evacuation notices;
- putting your property in hurricane mode;
- how to stay safe during the hurricane and
- how to create an itemised prepper hurricane supply list.
2. How to Prepare For and Survive Hurricanes (The Prepared)
This one of the best tropical storm preparation blogs that you will ever find, simply because of the depth of information covered using both text and video. The Prepared offers several valuable blogs that:
- break down how to prepare for a hurricane that is days away and a few hours away;
- outline the various hurricane risks and situations they may arise;
- share tips on storing hurricane supplies;
- offer suggestions for preparing your home in advance of the weather event
- imparting critical advice about what you should do after the storm.
3. Hurricane Survival Guide (The Prepper Journal)
The hurricane survival guide that I found on the Prepper Journal caught my eye because it uses Hurricane Katrina as a meaningful example of the worst that could happen if a hurricane hits your area. It looks at the age old question of whether you should evacuate or stay in your home and how you should assess your options. To provide some idea of what you could expect, if you decide to stay in your home, the blog examines hurricane strength classifications based on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale and the conditions you should expect.
4. Getting Ready for a Hurricane (The Organic Prepper)
How do you get ready for a hurricane? This guide from the Organic Prepper takes you through a structured action plan which you can follow. It also explains that you a storm is on its way, you should focus on:
- increasing your water supply;
- establishing a reliable communication method so that you can receive essential information;
- acquiring sanitation supplies for hygiene purposes;
- preparing backup lighting in the event of a power outage;
- finalising alternative methods to cook and prepare meals;
- preparing food supplies that are easy to cook and van last up to a month;
- stocking up on disposable cutlery, especially with the possibility of water outages;
- stockpiling tools and special supplies that may be useful
- keeping an emergency supply of special needs items.
5. Hurricane Preparedness (Happy Preppers)
“The best way for how to prepare for hurricane season is to be self-sufficient and plan ahead.” This hurricane preparedness guide by Happy Preppers stands true to this quote by giving you all of the tools needed to be prepared for a hurricane. It is a detailed guide that provides helpful steps on:
- how to survive a hurricane;
- how to prepare for a hurricane;
- what you should do during a hurricane watch;
- what you should do during a hurricane warning
- what to do after the hurricane;
It also provides a list of items that should be in a hurricane survival kit and explains the hurricane rating system.
