Hurricane Preparation 2006: Gas Up!

     I hope the daily hurricane preparation tips during the month of May have been helpful. Doesn't it feel good to be prepared?
     I've saved this tip for last, because you should do it over and over during hurricane season — keep your car filled with gasoline. In case of an evacuation, lines at the pump are sometimes hours long and there are often shortages before and after a storm. During hurricane season — June 1 to November 30 — we never let our gas tanks fall below a half a tank. And, considering the price of gasoline these days, it might be smart to get a locking gas cap.