Boy that sounds awful. Lots of preparation for a hurricane isn't there? Geez, diving off your roof; swimming down the stairs? Have your swim suit handy and a row boat.
TIS
"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
Have your swim suit handy and a row boat. 
