Hurricane Preparations

[AtPontchartrain]

Courtesy Schroeder (http://peoplegetready.jockamofeenanay.com/?p=1542) at jockamofeenanay.com:

On the eve of hurricane season, top ten tips for preparing this year:

1) Don’t stock up on frozen shrimp for the freezer.

2) Get to know people in high places (in other words, anyone outside of southern La.).

3) Take up laminating as a hobby. Hone your craft on family photos, deeds, insurance policies, incriminating letters from your spouse or significant other …

4) Stock an emergency kit in the trunk of your car; red beans, CDM, crab boil, Doctor John anthology.

5) Find an affordable motel north of Monroe, which takes pets, has a kindly manager and is NOT called the Bates Motel.

6) If evacuating out of state, always have a slip cover for your license plate with the name of any other State of the Union.

7) If you opt for a vertical evacuation, use a plane, not a building.

8) Contract SDT to install dispensers of the magic formula they apply on Bourbon St. throughout the city so, in the event of a breach, the toxic muck will have a lemony fresh scent.

9) If you are of the mindset NO WAY I’M LEAVIN’ and plan to get a tattoo before then, make it something useful like your SS # or name of next of kin.

10) Enjoy the truly wonderful world of N.O. this season knowing you are so well prepared.

[grisgris]

5) Find an affordable motel north of Monroe, which takes pets, has a kindly manager and is NOT called the Bates Motel.

Ok I'm a little west of Monroe (West Monroe, but in beautiful downtown Bawcomville). Bring the pets, I have a large backyard for the dogs. My kibbies esp little Gris will most likely whoop your cats butt, but I can throw her in another room. I try to be nice & will gladly accept hurricane runners. No its not the Bates Motel, more like Rancho del Sleaezo.

[ibjamn]

That would be a lot funnier if I wasn't doing many of those things...

[withbellson]

Ok I'm a little west of Monroe (West Monroe, but in beautiful downtown Bawcomville). Bring the pets, I have a large backyard for the dogs. My kibbies esp little Gris will most likely whoop your cats butt, but I can throw her in another room. I try to be nice & will gladly accept hurricane runners. No its not the Bates Motel, more like Rancho del Sleaezo.

Sounds like an ideal place to weather out the storm! Do accept refugees from Texas, as well? ;)

[grisgris]

We accept everyone. Hopefully the hurricane forcast will be quite. But if you need a place come on.

[Blitzzzzz]

That would be a lot funnier if I wasn't doing many of those things...

Up north, here, we're keeping the candles lit for you, Jenn, and all those who might have to hunker down or hit the road this season!:cool:

[ibjamn]

Tanks Blittttttzzzzy! :)

[bluesmama]

we had a full house for Katrina, my uncle, his family & neighbors
then my sister's family & my grandmother for Rita
my uncle has since moved from LaPlace, so we will have room this year
let me know if any of you need a place to stay in NW la

[Festngator]

A severe Atlantic hurricane season is on tap for 2007, according to the May 31 seasonal forecast issued by Dr. Bill Gray and Phil Klotzbach of Colorado State University (CSU) today. The Gray/Klotzbach team is calling for 17 named storms, 9 hurricanes, and 5 intense hurricanes--unchanged from their April forecast. An average season has 10-11 named storms, 6 hurricanes, and 2 intense hurricanes. The forecast calls for a much above normal chance of a major hurricane hitting the U.S., both along the East Coast (50% chance, 31% chance is normal) and the Gulf Coast (49% chance, 30% chance is average). The Caribbean is also forecast to have an above normal risk of a major hurricane.

The forecasters cite the expected lack of an El Niño event, the continuation of above average sea surface temperatures in the Atlantic, and slower trade winds (which result in reduced evaporative cooling of the ocean), as the justification for their forecast of a much above average hurricane season.

[NYMAMA]

Well if anyone needs a place to stay and feels like comming up north to New york I have plenty of room for ya'll anytime.you can always reach me by email jddebb@optonline.net

[bluedog]

the state of FL has started up a "tax free holiday" for hurricane supplies starting today and runs for a week or two.

http://www2.tbo.com/content/2007/may/31/hurricane-tax-holiday-begins/?weather-hurricane-news

Guess I'd better go get our "H" kit stocked up ... I do this begrudgingly ...

[breambob]

Godz, it's starting already.

http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/F/FL_TROPICAL_WEATHER_FLOL-?SITE=FLTAM&SECTION=US

Hunker down Festngator and all the rest of you FL folks.

[Festngator]

We are watching but are happy for the sustained rain. 30 inches below what we need to get out of drought.
Barry is hitting shear and has dry air near the center so it should not get any stronger. Water temps are low for this time of year so that helps also.
I beleive the Jacksonville area may see flooding. Also there may be a convection burst near the center right before landfall (more flood issues)
Not great for the Nevilles tonight in St. Pete.
Added my Vodka to the hurricane kit. (for cuts and things)

Only a little hype on this storm. Looks like the marketing people wanted more scare and the weather people did not want to hurt their reputation re future storms.

Most june storms come out of the carrib-gulf. be aware (the world needs more wares)

[SkyeDragon]

We are getting mucho r*** and quite a lot of wind. The high tide this morning was a bit more than normal but nowhere near the top of the dock.

We did bow to the inevitable and do the Wallie World trip for water, batteries, and pet food. We can, and have, survived on the cupboard contents but the furry folks in the household have no tolerance for our lack of planning on their behalf. Having a pissed off Maine Coon standing on my face talking to me is something I try to avoid.

[LindaSue]

I'm new to the boards, and know y'all don't know me, but my house is always open to anyone who needs shelter. Pets are welcome, too. I live in the the northwest corner of Louisiana, in Bossier City. :)

[breambob]

I'm new to the boards, and know y'all don't know me, but my house is always open to anyone who needs shelter. Pets are welcome, too. I live in the the northwest corner of Louisiana, in Bossier City. :)

Hey, LindaSue. We need more northerners on this bored. Welcome :)

Not everyone gets it:

http://www.usatoday.com/weather/storms/hurricanes/2007-05-31-hurricane-prep_N.htm?csp=15

[Belle]

I made an offer a few weeks back too. Winchester VA, long drive but am willing and I live 760 feet above sea level!!! Contact information on the member list

[ibjamn]

I'm new to the boards, and know y'all don't know me, but my house is always open to anyone who needs shelter. Pets are welcome, too. I live in the the northwest corner of Louisiana, in Bossier City. :)

Hey Linda! Welcome to the boards! And thanks for the generous offer! :)

[breambob]

Thanks to Glenn Reynolds here is some cool stuff:

http://www.amazon.com/Preparing-Survive-Emergencies-Natural-Disasters/lm/R13SXMDH74XCSE?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=listmania-center&pf_rd_r=1X1W7MSKBYW1DZ4973V8&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_p=253470801&pf_rd_i=B000JFGLIQ

He notes "Just remember: It's important to have supplies, but disaster preparedness is about more than just buying things."

My favorite, a JILLION times stronger ! 100 miles per hour !!!

http://www.amazon.com/TESA-Mil-spec-Duct-Tape/dp/B00024A2KM/ref=cm_lmf_tit_19/102-9236494-2014543

I guess that means if you can't fix it with this tape, you're f&%ked :D

Be a good Scout and be prepared :)

[ibjamn]

We actually have some of the things in your first list, Mac, because we're prepared and David is something of a gadget geek! ;)
We got a lot of stuff last year after Cindy but before the thing that saved our azz; generator, room ac on wheels, double camp stove, gas cans etc.
I feel like, after 11/3/05, entertaining 7 houseguests in a half gutted out house and cooking dinner for 27 THs on a hot plate & a grill, I can survive anything. ;)
Hebjamn starts to put up the storm panels today........

[NeenAtlanta]

Hey Jenn, and all the other NOLA folks, we're just up the road a piece in Atlanta. You're welcome to evacuate to here if it comes to that. We're used to hosting hurricane evacuees from when my brother lived in NOLA. We've got lots of room and zero chance of flooding (we're on the top of a ridge).

[ibjamn]

Thank you Neen! :)

[LindaSue]

Thanks everyone for the kind welcome. :)

A little bit of history about me:
I've lived here almost all my life, except when I was a kid and we lived in south Texas. During that time, we rode out several hurricanes. I think the strongest was a category 3. My dad worked on the railroad, and for those of you who don't know, the KCS does NOT stop just for a "little storm". Mom wouldn't leave town without him, so we would just batten down the hatches. She was the queen of hurricane preparedness though, and I think the biggest problems we ever had were us kids playing outside in the rain and then getting spanked for it. Mom was not as amused as us by Mr. Zeigler's ability to let go of a $20 bill so we could all watch it go through a small tree in the wind and rain. ;)

Fast forward to present day:
We opened up our home after Hurricane Andrew to friends from Morgan City/New Iberia. We again opened up our home after Katrina and Rita. Never had a problem (except maybe with the husband's attitude about helping others, but he's the EX now, so who cares?).

Which brings me to say, storm or no storm, if you're in the area, stop by and say HI! :)

[AtPontchartrain]

Which brings me to say, storm or no storm, if you're in the area, stop by and say HI! :)

Oh I don't know now .... how close are you to Strawn's??

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Footnote: There is no better strawberry pie in the world than at Strawn's Eat Shop, 3 locations in Shreveport/Bossier.

[breambob]

We actually have some of the things in your first list, Mac, because we're prepared and David is something of a gadget geek! ;)
We got a lot of stuff last year after Cindy but before the thing that saved our azz; generator, room ac on wheels, double camp stove, gas cans etc.
I feel like, after 11/3/05, entertaining 7 houseguests in a half gutted out house and cooking dinner for 27 THs on a hot plate & a grill, I can survive anything. ;)
Hebjamn starts to put up the storm panels today........

I know you and David are well prepared, y'all will survive even with out the gadgets, I'm sure :)

LOL, I talked to BroMark, doing his preps in lower Algiers. Panels, shudders, water, gasoline, testing the generator, etc. And 70lbs of charcoal for the grill, if needed in an emergency ;)

Everyone needs a kit, a few gadgets and supplies. And lots of water. Extra water. Whether it's the h-words, t-words or just bad ass ice or snow storms. Have a plan and resources for your home and family, no matta where you live.

[Belle]

Up here in Virginia, I too prepare by buying my plywood for the summers construction jobs in May;) We learned the hard way a few years back. Sheets went from 5 to 15 dollars.

[LindaSue]

Oh I don't know now .... how close are you to Strawn's??

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Footnote: There is no better strawberry pie in the world than at Strawn's Eat Shop, 3 locations in Shreveport/Bossier.

LOL! I am right around the corner from Strawn's in Bossier.

And you're right, there is no better strawberry pie. I can walk to Strawn's, get a piece of pie, and walk home, and it will still be cold. :)

[breambob]

LOL! I am right around the corner from Strawn's in Bossier.

And you're right, there is no better strawberry pie. I can walk to Strawn's, get a piece of pie, and walk home, and it will still be cold. :)


I'm about 12 blocks away from the King's location.
So, if I walked down there and ate a big plate of chicken fried steak and then some pie and then walk home, I will have burned off all those calories.
What's the point in that?
I'll drive there. :)

Went to the Bossier location a few weeks ago, very good. A simple cheeseburger and fries are as good as anywhere in town...

And y'all are always welcome here, just give me a week notice so I can clean up a little ;)

[LindaSue]

I'm about 12 blocks away from the King's location.
So, if I walked down there and ate a big plate of chicken fried steak and then some pie and then walk home, I will have burned off all those calories.
What's the point in that?
I'll drive there. :)

Went to the Bossier location a few weeks ago, very good. A simple cheeseburger and fries are as good as anywhere in town...

And y'all are always welcome here, just give me a week notice so I can clean up a little ;)

I wouldn't be able to walk after eating a big plate of chicken fried steak and pie. I'd have to drive.........or get someone to push me home in a wheelbarrow!

[Festngator]

The National Hurricane Center's Tropical Weather Outlook (TWO)http://www.wunderground.com/tropical/ABNT20.RAW.html is a text-only product that rates the potential of disturbed areas of weather to turn into tropical depressions or tropical storms. The outlooks are issued four times daily, at 5am, 11am, 5pm, and 11pm EDT. an excellent guide to what to watch out for.

-When the TWO said, "A tropical depression could form tonight of the next day," a depression formed within 48 hours 53% of the time.

-When the TWO said, "Some slow development is possible," a tropical depression formed within 48 hours about 20% of the time.

-When the TWO said, "Tropical storm formation is not expected," a tropical depression formed within 48 hours only 3% of the time.

[bluedog]

thanx! ... I added that to my "favorites" for future use

[BigDag]

Being the paranoid and storm scarred soul that I am, I refer to all of these sites, almost daily, for the "official" word and educated opinions:

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/

http://www.wunderground.com/tropical/

http://www.weather.com/newscenter/hurricanecentral/?from=secondarynav_season

The weather underground's blog, hosted by Jeff Masters, has a comments feature where professional & amature forecasters (some of them very amature, apparently) participate in interesting discussions, speculations and arguments.

[rosetree]

Being the paranoid and storm scarred soul that I am, I refer to all of these sites, almost daily, for the "official" word and educated opinions:

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/

http://www.wunderground.com/tropical/

http://www.weather.com/newscenter/hurricanecentral/?from=secondarynav_season

The weather underground's blog, hosted by Jeff Masters, has a comments feature where professional & amature forecasters (some of them very amature, apparently) participate in interesting discussions, speculations and arguments.

Dag: If I did that, I would go CRAZY!!!!!