I am in a stable house in Mandeville, but I have a wife and 3 small ones here. Is it best to wake them up and just head north? I have family in Lake Charles, but going west scares me in case of a break down. Or is staying put safe?

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Posted by UncleLester

West of the Mississippi

Member since Aug 2008

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Posted on 8/29/21 at 2:58 am to rcheber76

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I am in a stable house in Mandeville, but I have a wife and 3 small ones here. Is it best to wake them up and just head north? I have family in Lake Charles, but going west scares me in case of a break down. Or is staying put safe?

Yes. If you leave now, you will have ZERO regrets that you took the best efforts to protect your crew. Even if it take 90 minutes for you to prep, you will beat the traffic.

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Posted by RX94

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Member since Nov 2007

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Posted on 8/29/21 at 3:00 am to rcheber76

I think you should leave, especially with small children. We stayed in south LC for Laura. The weather station equipment at the airport near my home broke after recording gusts of 136 mph. That was early in the storm. It was the longest night of my life, stuck in a small closet, listening to objects hit my roof, hearing wood twisting. We all have PTSD from that.

Ida will be worse. Get your family out ASAP. Please

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Posted by SECbro

Member since Aug 2018

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Posted on 8/29/21 at 3:03 am to rcheber76

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I am in a stable house in Mandeville, but I have a wife and 3 small ones here. Is it best to wake them up and just head north?

For most, as long as you’re in a stable house and are not in a flood plain or an hour or so from the coast, you are generally safe. (Doesn’t mean you won’t have damage or lose power). That said, always follow you’re gut and do what you think is best to protect your family. Just dont get stuck in the car because of debris, water, traffic.

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Posted by Sao

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Posted on 8/29/21 at 3:14 am to rcheber76

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am in a stable house in Mandeville, but I have a wife and 3 small ones here. Is it best to wake them up and just head north? I have family in Lake Charles, but going west scares me in case of a break down. Or is staying put safe?

Dad, you're the only who matters. Doesn't matter if it misses you or hits you. Decide NOW how to take care of those kids. Simple as that.

This post was edited on 8/29/21 at 3:15 am

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