JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (WSVN) — A Florida woman is using a unique method to prepare for any impact from Hurricane Dorian.
According to Fox 30, Jacksonville resident Brittany Vidal used heavy duty plastic, 300 sandbags and a lot of duct tape to ensure her home can withstand potential flooding from the storm.
Vidal dealt with flooding during Hurricanes Irma and Matthew, so she is hoping this will make a difference.
“Hopefully our barricade will do something for us this year, but at least we can immediately start getting fans, get things going,” she said.
Vidal is in an evacuation zone, but she said she plans to wait out the storm.
“If it works, it’s totally worth it,” Vidal said.
According to Fox 30, officials said they are planning for the worst, and if things get too dangerous, first responders may not be able to get to people who stay in evacuation zones.
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