Episode
Hurricane Prep Without the Panic
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- Jun 23, 2026
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- 853
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Summary
Technically we're already a month into hurricane season — but there's still time to get ready the calm way. In this replay (refreshed for 2026), Wendi Bergin shares her 12-week Hurricane Preparedness Checklist: a strategy, not a shopping spree. Instead of stress-buying "all the things or none of the things" when a storm is two days out, you'll tackle one or two tiny tasks a week across four categories — Food & Water, Gear & Gadgets, Organization & Personal Prep, and Home & Comfort. It starts with your Preparedness Profile: simple questions to tailor your prep to your family — allergies, medications, oxygen or refrigeration needs, pets, babies, and elderly parents — because generic prep doesn't keep your people safe. Along the way Wendi covers water storage (and why FEMA's one-gallon-per-person-per-day rule may not be enough), testing your generator and emergency radio, building a go-bag and 72-hour kit, alternate cooking with a butane stove, and keeping bored kids sane during a power outage. Plus two bonus topics: handling the bathroom when the plumbing stops, and managing your fridge and freezer to keep food safe longer. The heart of the episode is the why: your brain is wired to keep you comfortable and safe, which means it can freeze — or grab a toaster on the way out the door — in a real emergency. Preparing ahead of time is how you help your brain help you, so you can stay confident and even serve others when it matters most.