You are so correct, with a play on the Borg’s words (Star Trek NG) taped “resistance is futile”. I cannot believe we once did so in the belief tape would keep the glass intact! Most definitely futile and a bear to remove the adhesive if left to bake from the sun! A garbage can left out becomes a missile from the high winds and could slam into your windows. BTW, by now all items, cans, chairs, grills, dog houses, etc. which can be lifted and moved by 1 or 2 people will become those missiles.

Also please don’t forget to bring your pets inside. Wait for lulls in the storm to take them outside to do their business. I cringed when I heard about someone leaving their pitiful dog chained outside during the 2004 storms!