Last year, Hurricane Irma blasted its way through Florida. Before the storm hit, Facebook user Anna Kearns shared an insanely helpful– and slightly unconventional– hurricane tip.
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That’s right, if you empty your dishwasher and use it to store all of your valuables, it’s more likely to survive a storm!
Dishwashers are waterproof from both the inside and outside: they’re designed to keep water inside, so it’s an air-tight seal that will keep water out.
It also is bolted to your cabinets, meaning it’s secure and more likely to survive a storm. Not to mention they’re great for storage in general: the little racks will be able to hold a ton of stuff.
With Hurricane Florence well on its way to the Carolinas, this is a tip to keep in mind. It’s always best to take your valuables with you, but if you can’t take your things, this is perfect.
We’ve gathered quite a few hurricane tips that could help you during this storm. To see those, click here.
If you’re in need of some more basic hurricane tips, check out ODPEM & UNICEF’s by clicking here.
Stay safe!