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crashdive123
07-22-2008, 06:53 AM
With Dolly headed your way - stay safe.
Ole WV Coot
07-22-2008, 08:12 AM
That's for sure, and if you are new to the area ask for instructions. It might not look bad but skip going outside to take pics.
Beo
07-22-2008, 08:55 AM
Stay safe.
skunkkiller
07-22-2008, 10:33 AM
don't forget about the animals . be safe!!!
Dennis K.
07-22-2008, 12:15 PM
Learn from Hurricane Rita:
1. Have an alternate evac plan that does not involve car travel on the main arteries. Keep a map with you, and accessible.
2. Fill your vehicles up with gas BEFORE the storm hits - if an evac order is given, the local gas-marts will run out very quickly.
3. Double check your go-bag - in addition to survival stuff, include things like ID, Insurance policies, bank info, Med insurance info.
4. Plan for the kids, too. Keep them busy and happy, because an unhappy child will send your stress level through the roof.
5. Be sure to have plenty of water & snacks in the car.

These are just a few bare bones things I learned from the Rita evac. Thousands of people stuck on the higways, out of gas, with no water, in a TX summer.... not pleasant.
commoguy
07-22-2008, 02:00 PM
Learn from Hurricane Rita:
1. Have an alternate evac plan that does not involve car travel on the main arteries. Keep a map with you, and accessible.
2. Fill your vehicles up with gas BEFORE the storm hits - if an evac order is given, the local gas-marts will run out very quickly.
3. Double check your go-bag - in addition to survival stuff, include things like ID, Insurance policies, bank info, Med insurance info.
4. Plan for the kids, too. Keep them busy and happy, because an unhappy child will send your stress level through the roof.
5. Be sure to have plenty of water & snacks in the car.

These are just a few bare bones things I learned from the Rita evac. Thousands of people stuck on the higways, out of gas, with no water, in a TX summer.... not pleasant.

i talked to the wife tonight before i left work to make sure she was keeping an eye on it. if she needs to evac shes going to evac with my dad.
TrappinGal
07-22-2008, 02:09 PM
dont wait to the last minute to evac if you have too.. when i lived in Virginia, people would wait so long that a good many of them got stuck on the interstate during the storm because the traffic is bumper to bumper and had to ride it out there.

God Bless ya'll and stay safe.
Dennis K.
07-22-2008, 02:10 PM
Good luck and stay safe to both of them.
Rick
07-22-2008, 02:16 PM
And if you hang around and loot stuff save something good for me!
trax
07-22-2008, 03:03 PM
Yeah, what Rick said. Someone try to get me a color tv, I promise to do my best to not shoot this one.

But wait til the worst of the storm passes....good luck.
panch0
07-23-2008, 03:02 PM
Im about 20+ miles from the coast of South Padre. They are getting hammered right now. Here where Im at its raining sideways and we got around 50mph winds but still have power. Its supposed to get a little worse but it doesnt look like its going to anything close to Katrina/Rita. Thank goodness. Just keep those folks on the coast in your prayers.
nell67
07-23-2008, 03:04 PM
Praying for them panch0.
Gray Wolf
07-23-2008, 04:14 PM
Stay safe and remember, stuff you can replace!
Via con dios my friends.
GW
MedicineWolf
07-23-2008, 04:14 PM
Hang out your dirty laundry and stay safe.
Dennis K.
07-23-2008, 04:16 PM
Would this be a good opportunity to try out that new rainwater collection system?
trax
07-23-2008, 04:19 PM
Yes, stay safe, and to you looters, any size tv is fine....
Beo
07-23-2008, 04:28 PM
Again be safe, this storm is growing stronger and faster last I heard.
Gray Wolf
07-23-2008, 04:49 PM
The Hurricane is a Category 2, with 98 mph sustained winds, with gusts up to 125 mph.
Rick
07-23-2008, 06:07 PM
I just read a news report that some captain is sitting out the storm on his boat.
crashdive123
07-23-2008, 06:08 PM
Some captains are stubborn, others are stupid.
crashdive123
07-23-2008, 06:12 PM
I just read the story. 65 ft, double decker boat tethered to a pier......my money is on stupid.

http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/weather/07/23/dolly.fishing.captain/index.html?section=cnn_latest
Rick
07-23-2008, 06:32 PM
That's the one!
trax
07-23-2008, 06:39 PM
I just read the story. 65 ft, double decker boat tethered to a pier......my money is on stupid.

http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/weather/07/23/dolly.fishing.captain/index.html?section=cnn_latest

aw c'mon crash...can't he be both?
panch0
07-23-2008, 07:28 PM
WOW! 70 mph winds are wicked!! Just got a small tree in my front yard snapped in half, wooden swingset in the backyard taken out. My neighbor got his shed and swing set taken out also. Hope the shingles on the roof and the power holds out.
Rick
07-23-2008, 08:50 PM
You do understand the meaning of EVACUATE, right?
crashdive123
07-23-2008, 08:53 PM
We had some 65 mph gusts this afternoon when the thunder boomers went through. Driving sure sucked.
crashdive123
08-04-2008, 08:03 AM
Looks like our friends in Texas are in for round 2. Be safe. http://www.accuweather.com/news-top-headline.asp?partner=accuweather&traveler=0&date=2008-08-04_08:15
Beo
08-05-2008, 09:02 AM
Those poor people can't catch a break. Mother Nature can be a bee-otch!
But its a cleansing in a way. Nature does things for a reason.
diggler
08-13-2008, 08:02 PM
I sure miss Padre Island and Boca Chica.
bulrush
08-14-2008, 09:17 AM
Learn from Katrina, don't count on FEMA.