7. Gas
“Fill up early and fill up often,” Hart says. “With Hurricane Irma, we had advance notice—it’s important to think, ‘What do I need to do to start preparing right now?’ Even if you don’t know where the hurricane’s going, as soon as it’s a possibility for you in your area, think about things like gas. Your presence of mind when a catastrophe is far away is much clearer than your presence of mind when you’re in the throes of that catastrophe.”
Schlegelmilch actually recommends having your tank at least half full at all times. And yes, having some extra gas cans is a good idea, especially when a disaster strikes without warning, but remember that they represent a fire hazard when they aren’t properly stored.
