Be as ready as you can!

My dad, boarding up the windows before Hurricane Gustav
Originally uploaded by i mei

Don't be stupid!

This is a major storm and we should treat it as such! Take the time to make sure your house and your loved ones are safe.

I am from Baton Rouge but currently live in Lafayette. I was in Baton Rouge at my parents house when Gustav started forming and I decided to just stay in BR to ride it out. However, I decided late one night to drive to my house in Lafayette to get my external hard drive (all of my pictures!!!) and my photo printer (how I make my greeting cards) and several other things that I can't replace!

I feel so much better having these items with me! especially now that the storm seems to be headed right for Lafayette!