Aunt Jen Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Everyone in the east, please prepare. I went through France's, neat Orlando, and they can be trouble. iPhone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickahominy Charlie Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Yeppers, it ain't fun. In the past 7 years, I've endured Rita and Ike -- both direct hits. Both caused lots and lots of damage -- some of it (from Ike), I'm still fixing. You'll get to see how good your insurance company is as well. Prayers out to those "in the way." Chick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aunt Jen Posted August 25, 2011 Author Share Posted August 25, 2011 I did a bit of Ike, too. Some of mother nature's biggest storms. Whaddya have to do? Board windows Turn off sprinklers Steel ties between walls n roof in attic Put generator in steel shed by bathroom Move tv into bathroom Get in tub w the doggie Watch DVDs for 2 days?? Me, I'd get a motel room elsewhere for 2 days. That's what I did for Frances n Ike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mean Matt McCord, SASS #24683 Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 I hope this goes without saying, but speaking as a native Floridian (and I hope this does not sound like I'm being a know-it-all), I would advise all of our CAS brethren up north to NOT take this storm lightly. Hurricanes are nothing to trifle with. And don't even think about listening to any snowbird neighbors you might have if they start with that "Ah-I-have-been-though-them-before-nothing-to-worry-about" crap. Florida has a lot of cemetarys full of people who had that same attitude. Take the proper precautions, PLEASE! And the best precaution is get the heck out of its path! travelling 200 miles inland will usually suffice. If that is not an option, then stock up on drinking water, canned goods, batteries for your flashlights and radios. Make sure your cellphones are fully charged. Do not go outside for any reason. A number of fatalities during hurricanes are due to flying debris. Stay off the shorelines becuase of the surge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aunt Jen Posted August 26, 2011 Author Share Posted August 26, 2011 I'd keep an eye on the weather channel or some such, and if it were coming, I'd get into some kind of vehicle and head away/inland, like was said. Being in a house, no matter how well constructed, during a hurricane would be no fun at all. If/when the power goes out, a day or two of constant wind harder than anything ever else experienced, darkness....rain....is nowhere to be. And then if the roof gets blown off, or if someone else's roof gets blown into your house... I think it's better not to be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Elder Katie SASS 5707 Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 BTT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 Well, it went through. Less ferocity than Carol and Diane, a bit more than Gloria and Helene. Certainly less than the infamous Hurrricane of '38, which was before my time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 I'd keep an eye on the weather channel or some such, and if it were coming, I'd get into some kind of vehicle and head away/inland, like was said. Being in a house, no matter how well constructed, during a hurricane would be no fun at all. If/when the power goes out, a day or two of constant wind harder than anything ever else experienced, darkness....rain....is nowhere to be. And then if the roof gets blown off, or if someone else's roof gets blown into your house... I think it's better not to be there. Yeah, it's somewhat disconcerting when yore cbs walls start to vibrate from the wind. I hate it when that happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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