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re: Hurricane Irma - Spinning Down
Posted on 9/5/17 at 9:13 pm to Bluegrass_Cat
Posted on 9/5/17 at 9:13 pm to Bluegrass_Cat
Some parts of Louisiana were without power for months when Katrina hit. Granted, that was probably more isolated low population areas but I was in a higher population one and it took exactly 1 month to get our power back on. I don't know how it's networked up there but if it took that path I'd prepare for something similar considering this beast.
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Posted on 9/5/17 at 9:13 pm to Bayou_Tiger_225
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I've got two friends in Miami who refuse to leave. Idiots.
Yea F that. One thing to ride out a 2 or even a 3 if you're a bit inland. Quite another to stare down one of the strongest storms on record when you're on the coast.
This post was edited on 9/5/17 at 9:16 pm
Posted on 9/5/17 at 9:14 pm to jdd48
Port Charlotte...stay or leave?
Posted on 9/5/17 at 9:14 pm to Spasweezy
Leave
Posted on 9/5/17 at 9:15 pm to SEClint
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We will know a lot more when the new models come out in a few hours. I've been thinking it'll continue westward for longer than predicted. I want to be wrong, gulf doesn't need more of this shite.
I'm afraid it will continue west as well... landfall between Biloxi and Gulf Shores
ETA - I have absolutely no qualifications whatsoever, just a gut feeling.. whatever they are expecting to suck this thing north won't be strong enough to steer it like they think it will, so it will continue west
JMO though
This post was edited on 9/5/17 at 9:20 pm
Posted on 9/5/17 at 9:16 pm to RatLTrap
Based on the current recon data, it looks like winds of 85+ mph extend at least 70 miles north of the center of Irma.
Posted on 9/5/17 at 9:16 pm to East Coast Band
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Some can't get away from their jobs. First, they need the money, second, as you say, can't afford to go stay at a motel somewhere.
At $100/ night plus meals, you could spend $1000 or more for an extended leave. Sure, it could mean life or death,but some will argue that leaving when it isn't imminent,is a waste of what little cash they may have.
Invest in camping gear and MRE food. Drive to a safe distance and set up in a rest area or public park. If your boss considers themselves more important, tell them to GFY
This post was edited on 9/5/17 at 9:18 pm
Posted on 9/5/17 at 9:16 pm to Spasweezy
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Port Charlotte...stay or leave?
get out. my mother in law is leaving Venice in the morning.
Posted on 9/5/17 at 9:16 pm to Mr. Hangover
That's a hell of a jump from the other model
Posted on 9/5/17 at 9:16 pm to Paul Allen
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Aside from a hospital worker (medical field) or first responder (law enforcement), what job would you not be able to get away from?
I was thinking the same ... delivery people maybe who keep stores supplied wouldn't be able to evacuate until it's too late possibly. Business owners keeping stores open??? Idk.
Posted on 9/5/17 at 9:17 pm to Mr. Hangover
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I'm afraid it will continue west as well... landfall between Biloxi and Gulf Shores
And youre basing this on what exactly?
Dumbasses in this thread latch on to stuff like this
This post was edited on 9/5/17 at 9:17 pm
Posted on 9/5/17 at 9:17 pm to slackster
I have a friend who lives on St Thomas and she couldn't get on an airplane in time. Rightfully, she is scared shitless.
Posted on 9/5/17 at 9:17 pm to Furbs311
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My question too. Being in Hilton Head it seems this thing is coming our way, just a matter of how long it's over land first. If it makes landfall around Miami and starts tracking up the coast, will it slow down significantly? I evacuated last Oct for Matthew, really don't want to go again. Wish this thing would turn around and leave everyone alone
If I were in HH I would be planning my evac. and just hope I don't have to do it. I'd be thinking Thurs/Fri.
Posted on 9/5/17 at 9:17 pm to BananaPeel
Idk what that northernmost Leeward Island is called but it finna get loved quite tenderly.
Posted on 9/5/17 at 9:17 pm to Mr. Hangover
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landfall between Biloxi and Gulf Shores
Yeah, that wouldn't be good for me but that isn't going to happen.
Posted on 9/5/17 at 9:18 pm to Paul Allen
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Aside from a hospital worker (medical field) or first responder (law enforcement), what job would you not be able to get away from?
Power company employee
Medical gas supplier
City (water) employee
DOT
You'd be surprised
Posted on 9/5/17 at 9:19 pm to Riseupfromtherubble
Anyone that services those industries as well
Posted on 9/5/17 at 9:19 pm to redfieldk717
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Everyone I know who has ridden one of these out has said they would never do it again after the fact. Every single one of them
Yep.
Posted on 9/5/17 at 9:19 pm to FenrirTheBeard
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have a friend who lives on St Thomas and she couldn't get on an airplane in time. Rightfully, she is scared shitless.
Pretty much what happened to the FIL
Posted on 9/5/17 at 9:19 pm to Paul Allen
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Aside from a hospital worker (medical field) or first responder (law enforcement), what job would you not be able to get away from?
You don't think a-hole owners won't force their gas stations, fast food restaurants, hardware stores, and of course grocery stores, pharmacies,etc. to remain open as long as possible?
Then you have mail service, other service jobs that serve nation wide, radio and TV stations
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