Hurricane Irene
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From: Virginia Beach
Hurricane Irene
Wouldn't you know it, I take a vacation in August and the first hurricane of the season is threatening my home:
Hurricane Tracker - weather.com
So far, it looks like it is going to skirt the coast and not hit us directly. However, if it turns to the west at all,may have to cut the vacation short. I am currently in northwest Florida (60 miles north of Panama City) and had planned on heading back to Virginia Beach early Saturday morning. Right now, I'm thinking I need to be ready to hit the road on Friday if it looks like we may get a visit from Irene.
I've already done pretty much everything I wanted to do down here. I've seen everyone I came to see- though I wouldn't mind seeing them again before I leave, so going home early wouldn't be tragic, but I'd like to stay the whole time.
Anyone making plans for this hurricane, or just playing it by ear, like me?
Hurricane Tracker - weather.com
So far, it looks like it is going to skirt the coast and not hit us directly. However, if it turns to the west at all,may have to cut the vacation short. I am currently in northwest Florida (60 miles north of Panama City) and had planned on heading back to Virginia Beach early Saturday morning. Right now, I'm thinking I need to be ready to hit the road on Friday if it looks like we may get a visit from Irene.
I've already done pretty much everything I wanted to do down here. I've seen everyone I came to see- though I wouldn't mind seeing them again before I leave, so going home early wouldn't be tragic, but I'd like to stay the whole time.
Anyone making plans for this hurricane, or just playing it by ear, like me?
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The "BOWLING ALLEY" from off the coast of Africa leaves a lot of gutter *****.
But it isn't smart to be unprepared
I'd pack essentials and play it by ear (or internet, preferably)
Fill a lot of water bottles.
I keep at least 20 gallons of filtered water on hand at all times - and I have an RV water filter cartridge I can connect to a hose.
*Camping World or any RV dealer. About twenty bucks - and last five years if used continuously
But it isn't smart to be unprepared
I'd pack essentials and play it by ear (or internet, preferably)
Fill a lot of water bottles.
I keep at least 20 gallons of filtered water on hand at all times - and I have an RV water filter cartridge I can connect to a hose.
*Camping World or any RV dealer. About twenty bucks - and last five years if used continuously
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From: Maine, Virginia
I have 3 full propane tanks and 36 gallons of gas for my geny. I'm on vacation so I can sit back, play some cards and enjoy the outside weather from inside for a change.
This morning's paper is already comparing Irene to Isabell.
This morning's paper is already comparing Irene to Isabell.
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From: Southern MD
The DC weather people are starting to say that Irene is going to go to the East a little sooner than expected.
That suits me just fine, but, we do need SOME rain.
I'm not worried for 'me'.
I'm worried for my parents. They're in their mid/upper 80s and don't drive, and neither one can operate/manipulate their generator IF the power goes out.
So, I suppose I'll go up to their house and take them to my house, IF Irene gets nasty and cuts the power.
One thing for certain. . . . . the majority of people in/around Washington, DC are CLUELESS on how to prepare for an emergency.
Checklist:
Water - At least 3 day supply. (I've got at least that. Probably closer to a week's worth.)
Canned food.
Can opener.
Battery powered radio.
Propane.
Propane fueled stove/grill.
Candles.
Matches/lighter.
Tarp(s). Various sizes.
Raincoat/Poncho.
"Boonie" hat.
Swim fins/goggles/snorkel.
Recliner.
Maker's Mark.
Ah heck. . . . I got my candles and recliner. I'm good to go!
That suits me just fine, but, we do need SOME rain.
I'm not worried for 'me'.
I'm worried for my parents. They're in their mid/upper 80s and don't drive, and neither one can operate/manipulate their generator IF the power goes out.
So, I suppose I'll go up to their house and take them to my house, IF Irene gets nasty and cuts the power.
One thing for certain. . . . . the majority of people in/around Washington, DC are CLUELESS on how to prepare for an emergency.
Checklist:
Water - At least 3 day supply. (I've got at least that. Probably closer to a week's worth.)
Canned food.
Can opener.
Battery powered radio.
Propane.
Propane fueled stove/grill.
Candles.
Matches/lighter.
Tarp(s). Various sizes.
Raincoat/Poncho.
"Boonie" hat.
Swim fins/goggles/snorkel.
Recliner.
Maker's Mark.
Ah heck. . . . I got my candles and recliner. I'm good to go!
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Not worried about that.
Hurricane Irene. . . . Liquid Tide. . . . toss in earthquake (for agitation). . . bring laundry inside garage to drip-dry!!
Hurricane Irene. . . . Liquid Tide. . . . toss in earthquake (for agitation). . . bring laundry inside garage to drip-dry!!
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No comments necessary. Its a Cat 3 now and they're saying it is going to hit Cat 4 before long. That's not any good. I'm glad I don't live on the east coast... I do have family there though (Long Island and NJ, with some over in western VA up in the Appalachians).
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I thought about heading back early, thinking that the worst we would see is some power outtages and a little flooding. I thought the roads might be closed following the storm, so getting back a day earlier made sense. Now that I see that the storm is going to be cutting in a little closer to my house, I think going back to Virginia only to have to evacuate with the other 150,000 or so people would be pointless. I'm already out of harm's way. I think we are going to go to Charleston- I have a stepson there that can put us up for the night. Once the hurricane passes throught Virginia/ North Carolina and moves on, we should be able to get home and we'll already be half way there.
I hope the power doesn't stay out for too long, I get withdrawal if I don't get on the internet every day! See you all on the other side of the storm!
Stay safe.
I hope the power doesn't stay out for too long, I get withdrawal if I don't get on the internet every day! See you all on the other side of the storm!
Stay safe.
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My sister in Coastal Maine is expecting to get sloberknockered. I read where it's tracking all the way to Nova Scotia.
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I called my oldest daughter yesterday and talked to her about the 'mandatory evacuation orders' from the officials in Ocean City, MD.
(The 'evacuation order' is to be completed by 5:00 p.m. today (Aug. 26th).
She and her husband were on their way to OC, for a 10 day vacation.
She was less than 30 miles from OC, when I called her!!
Granted, she's 29, married, and has a new baby, but, she acted like I was 'infringing' on her right to go on vacation when I told her about the evacuation orders.
Her -
I told her to stop acting like a crybaby, and turn her vehicle around, and get my Grand-Daughter out of harm's way.
Youth is wasted on the young, sometimes.
(The 'evacuation order' is to be completed by 5:00 p.m. today (Aug. 26th).
She and her husband were on their way to OC, for a 10 day vacation.
She was less than 30 miles from OC, when I called her!!
Granted, she's 29, married, and has a new baby, but, she acted like I was 'infringing' on her right to go on vacation when I told her about the evacuation orders.
Her -
I told her to stop acting like a crybaby, and turn her vehicle around, and get my Grand-Daughter out of harm's way.
Youth is wasted on the young, sometimes.
Hook it, I'll pull it.
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From: Grand Lake, La.
You people that are leaving for the storm, I have a little advise for y'all. Take everything that will go bad out of your freezers and refrigerators. If the electricity goes out for a few days, you will be very glad you did this. Once meat rots in one, you can't get the smell out of it. Darn near everyone down here had to replace ours. You can always buy more food.
Be safe and do the right thing.
Be safe and do the right thing.