We did a lot of things wrong prepping for Hurricane Helene and in the days afterwards. These are the 24 mistakes we made during a natural disaster and how they could have been avoided.
📍See the written list: https://singlegirlsdiy.com/prepping-mistakes-hurricane-helene/
Written List of 50 Things We Did Right: https://singlegirlsdiy.com/best-things-we-did-to-prepare-for-hurricane/
🧻 DIY Emergency Toilet: https://youtu.be/lEDbVYf52G0?si=sRwcNSROxYwU-RUc
🍳 Electric Burners Tested and Compared: https://singlegirlsdiy.com/best-single-electric-burners/
How We Use Our Jackery: https://youtu.be/n1Fr0Z-dri0?si=f_VBSYVwxtEsAEhr
🤑 27 Free Things to Add to Your Preps: https://singlegirlsdiy.com/free-prepping-supplies/
Portable Ovens Reviews: https://youtu.be/3d4NldqybY4?si=gZJV232aVY9V2N_m
Wonder Wash (Off-Grid Washing Machine) Review: https://youtu.be/wwxcwjux5Lw?si=EMBVKTnDqHItZKJp
DIY Water Bottle Emergency Kit: https://youtu.be/1DrpweSglys
⛑️ Emergency Preparedness Guides: https://singlegirlsdiy.com/category/emergency-preparedness/
ITEMS WE USED DURING POWER OUTAGE (Affiliate Links)
Jackery: https://jackery.sjv.io/4Pmo31
USB Fans: https://amzn.to/3NZWCDG
Portable Oven: https://amzn.to/40yB2xG
USB Lantern: https://amzn.to/4ekQAID
Battery Operated Fans: https://amzn.to/3Cj40rj
Table of Contents
0:00 What We Did Wrong in Hurricane Helene
1:18 Not Enough Backups
5:30 Backup Communications
9:20 Disposable Cookware
11:04 Heavy Duty Rain Gear
12:34 Organization
14:10 Showering
14:38 Adding Water to Freezer
16:14 Penny on Ice
16:54 Laundry
17:38 Insulated Bottles
18:52 Preps Not Tried Out
20:18 Emergency Radio
21:10 Starlink and Satellite Internet
22:33 Facebook Info
23:33 Quick Cooking Foods
25:30 Emergency Toilets
26:50 Taking Assistance
29:10 Plastic Totes
30:12 Towels
31:27 Opening Windows
32:16 Chocolate
33:20 Checking on Neighbors
34:14 Delivery Services
35:36 Facebook Groups
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