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face="Times New Roman">Padraig has promised us good weather for our event so
this is probably not needed. But...t<SPAN
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face="Times New Roman">he weather this summer has been crazy, so I am posting my
bad weather list again!! </FONT></SPAN></FONT></SPAN></P>
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face="Times New Roman">Mama Mac's Storm Precaution List:</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN>House Mac an
Ghabhann usually camps at the Canton site in an area that we know
floods. We have been in that area with 16" of water running through it.
Why do we continue to camp there? Because WE like the location. So we help
and support each other before and while it is storming. Some sing, drink, panic
(ME!!) and or sleep. When the storm is over we all check in. We evaluate who
needs help, pitch in and get done what needs to be done on a priority basis. We
take care of each other and try to keep everyone in good
spirits.<BR><BR>Everyone I camp with knows I really PANIC in storms, so maybe
I'm a little paranoid and over prepare!!<BR><BR>But I try to be prepared for
storms at all sites by:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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face="Times New Roman">1. Having a bad weather tub packed with rain poncho,
boots, a set of dry clothes packed in zip lock bags, extra socks, a couple of
bottles of water, snacks, a small first aid kit, small container of prescription
medications, flash light and extra batteries <o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoBodyText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">2. Making sure we have family
radios and we are on the same channel<BR>3. Storm ropes on tents and
pavilions<BR>4. Waterproofing everything<BR>5. Packing in waterproof tubs<BR>6.
Another set of dry clothes left someplace where they WILL NOT get wet, usually
in the transportation I arrived in<BR>7. Plenty of plastic trash bags so I can
pack things in a hurry<BR>8. Knowing where I can go for shelter if
necessary<BR>9. Having a place for everyone to check in after an
emergency<BR><BR>I then keep a VERY close eye on the weather by:<BR>1. Watching
the sky<BR>2. Having a storm alert weather radio (set on alert only) on at all
times<BR>3. Someone in Fort Worth is instructed to call me on my cell phone if
bad weather MIGHT be approaching<BR><BR>If bad weather is on it's way I prepare
by:<BR>1. Alerting everyone (this is where the family radios come in handy) and
taking a Xanax!!<BR>2. Putting everything that is inside my tent that could get
wet in plastic tubs or plastic trash bags<BR>3. Move EVERYTHING in my tent to
the center of the tent (WET walls wick!!!)<BR>4. Tighten all guy ropes and check
the tent stakes</P>
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face="Times New Roman">5. Zip up all windows and doors, unplug electric cords
and remove them from the door so you can zip it completely up<BR>6. In case I
need to evacuate quickly, I place everything I need to carry with me in a hand
carry bag and or trash bag: <o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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face="Times New Roman">Identification, medication, toiletries, cell phone,
weather radio, bottles of water, snacks, a complete set of dry clothes including
shoes, flash light, warm bedding and anything else I might need to keep me
comfortable (me...cigarettes!!!)<BR>7. Move everything I can that is
outside (that would be a pain to transport wet) into waterproof tubs or trash
bags to inside the tent, to a vehicle or under a tarp<BR>8. Stuff that cannot be
moved inside is taken down if possible, secured, tarped and tied
down<BR><BR>Mama Mac</FONT></SPAN></P>
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face="Times New Roman">Loch Ruadh REALLY
ROCKS!!!<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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