Necessary Flood Gear You May Not Thought Of

For the people in the low-lying areas of Houston and environs, who maybe didn't think of this either. 

You should keep on hand a catch pole and a roll of duct tape.  For speed in using these items, stick the catch pole through the hole of the tape.  You don't want to have a catch pole in one hand while you're fumbling around in the tool chest for a roll of duct tape with the other.    

"Huh?  Do what?" and you stare perplexedly. And you might ask, "You bin smokin' crack er somethin?"  Hah!

There have been reports of alligators in Harvey's flood waters.  Just this morning I saw a photo online of a man carrying about 4 ft. of alligator out  someone's front door.  His (or her - who knows with alligators) mouth was firmly shut with a wrap or two of duct tape. 

One could probably buy a catch pole from a sporting goods store located in areas where there are alligators or ask Animal Control if they have an extra one that they don't foresee having to use.  Duct tape is ubiquitous and you can find it at your local drugstore. 

Be prepared.  We often can't see what is in the flood waters lapping closer and closer to us,  but we would sure as hell notice an alligator waddling through the living room to the kitchen. 

No need to thank me, happy to be of service.  But if you do trap an alligator, send me a picture and I'll run it here.  Don't hide your light (alligator trapping) from the world.  "Have Catch Pole; Will Travel"  or "Mamma Needs a New Pair of Alligator Shoes."