15 Weird Hurricane Hacks Floridians Swear By (Yes, the Bathtub Trick Works)
1. The Bathtub Trick (Yes, It Works)
Fill that tub to the brim before the storm hits. When your power and water go out, you’ll be glad you have a backup water source—for flushing, cleaning, or even bathing your sweaty hurricane self.
➡️ Pair it with our “This is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things” hurricane shirt to ride out the storm in sarcastic style.
2. Freeze Gallon Jugs as Ice Blocks
Don’t rely on flimsy ice trays. Big frozen jugs keep your food cold longer and turn into drinkable water once thawed.
3. Make a Lantern with a Water Jug + Headlamp
Strap a headlamp to a gallon jug of water, light facing in. Boom—soft ambient light that lasts.
4. Crank That Thermostat Early
Cool your house down to igloo temps before the storm hits. You’ll coast a few hours longer before it turns into a sauna.
5. Store Valuables in the Dishwasher
Waterproof, heavy, and bolted down—your dishwasher becomes a storm-safe vault for documents and family photos.
6. Blow Up a Kiddie Pool Inside the House
Not for floating—this is your emergency leak catcher, pet pen, or even a toddler entertainment zone.
7. Stock Up on Comfort Food (and Coffee)
Canned soup is great. But so is chocolate, chips, and coffee.
☕️ Our personal prepper pick: the Boonicorn Mug because nothing says “weathering chaos” like a rainbow-horned ghost.
☕️ Or try the “This Is Boo Sheet” mug if your generator’s already testing your last nerve.
8. Keep a Manual Can Opener
The power's out. So is your electric can opener. Don’t be that person prying open beans with a screwdriver.
9. Charge EVERYTHING Early
Phones, power banks, old tablets, Bluetooth speakers—you never know what will come in handy. Don’t forget your vape, too.
10. Fill Ziplocks with Water and Freeze Flat
Great for layering in your cooler or freezer and takes up almost no space.
11. Camp in the Living Room
Make a tent with sheets. Pretend it's a slumber party. It’s cozy, keeps kids entertained, and helps everyone sleep through the howling wind.
12. Keep a Sharpie Handy
In worst-case scenarios, people write emergency contact info on their arms. Less grim? Labeling your stuff and your leftovers.
13. Run Your Laundry NOW
You will not want to wear damp underwear during a heat wave. Do all the laundry before the storm hits. Clean towels are gold.
14. Freeze Your Socks and Underwear
Sound weird? It is. But on day three without AC, ice-cold boxers are a slice of heaven.
15. Use the Grill… Creatively
No power? No problem. Your grill can boil water, cook eggs, even reheat pizza.
🔥 Rock a shirt while you flip those hurricane burgers—like the “Florida Built Different” Palmetto Bug shirt because nothing says survival like battling giant bugs and grilling at the same time.
Bonus Hack: Don’t Forget Humor
Laughter is part of the Florida survival kit. Storms are intense—but a sarcastic tee, a killer mug, and a little creativity go a long way.
🌀 Browse our full Florida Hurricane Collection for storm-ready gear that doesn’t take itself too seriously.
Call to Action
Got a weird hurricane trick we missed? Drop it in the comments or tag us with your favorite storm survival selfie using #UnlawfulThreads. And don’t wait—gear up before the next name hits the list.
