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Please Prepare for El Niño 🌧️🚐
Please Prepare for El Niño 🌧️🚐
El Niño is coming, and it could be extremely challenging for van lifers on the West Coast.
I don't want to alarm anybody, but we do need to talk about it. I remember in 2023, during the huge storm that hit the West Coast and caused massive flooding, my van flooded. At one point, it felt more like I was sailing through the streets of California than driving through them.
I still can't believe I allowed myself to drive through that. I remember seeing flooded fields, flooded parking lots, and water everywhere. It was insane.
There is a chance this could be much worse. Look, we need water, and I'm 100% for the rain, but we also have to prepare for it as van lifers.
So, what's your plan?
First and foremost, get your windows fixed if you have any cracks. Take some silicone sealant and go over any areas of your van that could allow water to get through the frame. Make sure any ports, fittings, or areas where your solar panels allow water to enter are properly sealed.
I would recommend preparing now. I don't think this is going to be a very cold winter, which is great. Cold winters are always the worst. But I do think it could be a very wet winter, and in many ways, that can be extremely dangerous.
I remember waking up in the middle of the night and seeing the water coming up over my tires. I realized I had to get the hell out of there.
It's important to prepare for this. You don't want your van to be destroyed. You need to develop good habits, like parking your van on higher ground and turning your tires toward the curb so your van is less likely to get washed away.
You also need to have a good eye for places that won't get washed away but also won't become submerged. You don't want to end up sliding down a hill and into another vehicle.
So, what are some of the ways you're preparing?
There's nothing scary about this. Just be smart. Especially if you're elderly or physically unable to push your van out of a ditch, you need to prepare now.
I suggest networking with local van lifers and creating mutual aid networks that can help your van life community respond to emergencies.
And there's no shame in going to a shelter. Some areas will have flood shelters, and there's absolutely nothing wrong with using them if that's what you need to do to stay safe.
Preparation and relocation are always the smartest options. Work with mutual aid networks, and keep building your own network of people who can help each other.
I understand that for people who have jobs or are expecting stability, this could be extremely challenging. That's why I don't think you should wait until the weather gets bad to prepare.
Do your research. Find places that are likely to be safe, know where you can relocate, and always watch the weather.
We can't control the weather, but we can control how prepared we are.
Let's look out for each other, stay connected, and make sure we're ready for whatever this winter brings. 🚐❤️🌧️
What are you doing to prepare for El Niño?
#lifestyle
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Please Prepare for El Niño 🌧️🚐
El Niño is coming, and it could be extremely challenging for van lifers on the West Coast.
I don't want to alarm anybody, but we do need to talk about it. I remember in 2023, during the huge storm that hit the West Coast and caused massive flooding, my van flooded. At one point, it felt more like I was sailing through the streets of California than driving through them.
I still can't believe I allowed myself to drive through that. I remember seeing flooded fields, flooded parking lots, and water everywhere. It was insane.
There is a chance this could be much worse. Look, we need water, and I'm 100% for the rain, but we also have to prepare for it as van lifers.
So, what's your plan?
First and foremost, get your windows fixed if you have any cracks. Take some silicone sealant and go over any areas of your van that could allow water to get through the frame. Make sure any ports, fittings, or areas where your solar panels allow water to enter are properly sealed.
I would recommend preparing now. I don't think this is going to be a very cold winter, which is great. Cold winters are always the worst. But I do think it could be a very wet winter, and in many ways, that can be extremely dangerous.
I remember waking up in the middle of the night and seeing the water coming up over my tires. I realized I had to get the hell out of there.
It's important to prepare for this. You don't want your van to be destroyed. You need to develop good habits, like parking your van on higher ground and turning your tires toward the curb so your van is less likely to get washed away.
You also need to have a good eye for places that won't get washed away but also won't become submerged. You don't want to end up sliding down a hill and into another vehicle.
So, what are some of the ways you're preparing?
There's nothing scary about this. Just be smart. Especially if you're elderly or physically unable to push your van out of a ditch, you need to prepare now.
I suggest networking with local van lifers and creating mutual aid networks that can help your van life community respond to emergencies.
And there's no shame in going to a shelter. Some areas will have flood shelters, and there's absolutely nothing wrong with using them if that's what you need to do to stay safe.
Preparation and relocation are always the smartest options. Work with mutual aid networks, and keep building your own network of people who can help each other.
I understand that for people who have jobs or are expecting stability, this could be extremely challenging. That's why I don't think you should wait until the weather gets bad to prepare.
Do your research. Find places that are likely to be safe, know where you can relocate, and always watch the weather.
We can't control the weather, but we can control how prepared we are.
Let's look out for each other, stay connected, and make sure we're ready for whatever this winter brings. 🚐❤️🌧️
What are you doing to prepare for El Niño?
#lifestyle
source
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