Harden Up Plan

Do a dry run, pack all your evacuation gear in bags, then in and on your transport – you will be surprised at what you have forgotten to bring, how long it takes, and how much stuff – make sure to actually tie it all down – need more or longer tie down straps? In order to be 200klms clear of a cyclone’s eye may require 270klms by road. Always travel North or South not inland – Damn thing will follow you!! All Evacuations are memorable however: A tin of Smoked Mussels or Oysters, Container of Olives, Tin of Asparagus and a wedge of cheese served on a cracker biscuit can make any evacuation a pleasant memorable event, if only for a brief moment.

by Peter Haakmeester