SEVERE WEATHER ALERT FOR THE US

[Paul Riley]

Recent news reports indicate a HUGE storm called Irene is heading for the east coast of the US.Winds are expected to reach in excess of 120mph and shipping has been advised to vacate the immediate area.
This looks a truly terrifying storm,even the 'eye' could be seen from space :o

http://wattsupwiththat.com/2011/08/22/hurricane-irene-2011/

Hope some of you dont get hit by this monster.

[AVGWarhawk]

Don't know anything about it. :hmmm:

[Dowly]

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=187093

:salute:

[Rockstar]

Storm, what storm? I'm going fishing Saturday.

[AVGWarhawk]

Let me link you to a awesome site. Being that I do emergency response for FEMA and have already been moving disaster supplies since yesterday I use this site for best updates on current storms. Very interactive site and accurate.

https://secure.www.stormpulse.com/?fsd=1

[Paul Riley]

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=187093

:salute:

I never saw that thread before,oh well,now we got two threads ;)

[BossMark]

Storm, what storm? I'm going fishing Saturday.
Dont forgot your umbrella then :D

[Penguin]

WHAT? I CAN'T HEAR YOU! LOUDER, PLEASE!

http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/690/capslock28038.jpg

[Paul Riley]

Let me link you to a awesome site. Being that I do emergency response for FEMA and have already been moving disaster supplies since yesterday I use this site for best updates on current storms. Very interactive site and accurate.

https://secure.www.stormpulse.com/?fsd=1


FEMA - The governments are definitely preparing for something big thats for sure,maybe large scale de-population for starters.

[AVGWarhawk]

FEMA - The governments are definitely preparing for something big thats for sure,maybe large scale de-population for starters.


Currently I have 28 trailers of generators/relief supplies coming from Atlanta GA. This is one of FEMA's distribution center. These trailers will be spotted at Fort Bragg NC. I have two IMAT trucks coming from CA. These trucks are for search and rescue. These are my only tasks for now. There are others but these went to different transportation outfits.

[AVGWarhawk]

Tracking the storm since Sunday the predicted landfall has changed quite a bit. First predictions was landfall in Jacksonville FL. Then it moved to Charleston SC. The following day Wilmington NC. Then yesterday it showed landfall straight up the Chesapeake Bay. Now it shows landfall way up in the New England area. The jet stream is slowly pushing the storm back out to sea(eastward). This is favorable and a better outcome.

[Osmium Steele]

Kennebunkport gonna get hit again?!?! :har::har:

[AVGWarhawk]

Not sure but August might want to get some goulashes!

:DL

[Penguin]

Oh, this threat has potential for muchos funos!

Currently I have 28 trailers of generators/relief supplies coming from Atlanta GA. This is one of FEMA's distribution center. These trailers will be spotted at Fort Bragg NC. I have two IMAT trucks coming from CA. These trucks are for search and rescue. These are my only tasks for now. There are others but these went to different transportation outfits.

If I presume correctly, he meant something else - just type 'FEMA' and 'depopulation' into a search engine and check out the results ;)

OMG, You're one of... THEM :o It's NWOWarhawk! :haha:

[Paul Riley]

Tracking the storm since Sunday the predicted landfall has changed quite a bit. First predictions was landfall in Jacksonville FL. Then it moved to Charleston SC. The following day Wilmington NC. Then yesterday it showed landfall straight up the Chesapeake Bay. Now it shows landfall way up in the New England area. The jet stream is slowly pushing the storm back out to sea(eastward). This is favorable and a better outcome.

Hope it loses most of its energy if it moves eastward,there is a small island they call Britain out there *gulp*

[Paul Riley]

Oh, this threat has potential for muchos funos!



If I presume correctly, he meant something else - just type 'FEMA' and 'depopulation' into a search engine and check out the results ;)

OMG, You're one of... THEM :o It's NWOWarhawk! :haha:

You presumed wrong.

[AVGWarhawk]

Oh, this threat has potential for muchos funos!



If I presume correctly, he meant something else - just type 'FEMA' and 'depopulation' into a search engine and check out the results ;)

OMG, You're one of... THEM :o It's NWOWarhawk! :haha:

You lost me here brother. :hmmm:

FEMA is Federal Emergency Management Agency. I work for Landstar a transportation outfit. We provide transportation to FEMA when requested.

[Tchocky]

AVG! 20K!

[Paul Riley]

You lost me here brother. :hmmm:

FEMA is Federal Emergency Management Agency. I work for Landstar a transportation outfit. We provide transportation to FEMA when requested.

I know what he was referring to.There are conspiracy theorists that claim that FEMA is really a secret tool of the NWO (New World Order) that seeks to massively reduce world populations by using many nefarious methods,and then lie to the people and say it was an 'act of god' or 'mother nature' .

[Tchocky]

Oh what are you guys HAARPing on about?

[AVGWarhawk]

Hope it loses most of its energy if it moves eastward,there is a small island they call Britain out there *gulp*

Right now it is gulping the Bahamas. It looks to me the eye of the storm will be offshore right up the coast. The heaviest winds will stay on the east side of the eye. However, a lot of water is being pushed in front of the storm. The surge will affect the coastline to some extent. The Chesapeake Bay will probably have issues with the surge being pushed up a ever closing bay as it proceeds northward. This has happened before with hurricane Isabel that came up the mouth of the Chesapeake. I suspect a lot of rainfall along the coast. I believe the storm is 800 miles in diameter.

[AVGWarhawk]

AVG! 20K!

:yeah:

[AVGWarhawk]

I know what he was referring to.There are conspiracy theorists that claim that FEMA is really a secret tool of the NWO (New World Order) that seeks to massively reduce world populations by using many nefarious methods,and then lie to the people and say it was an 'act of god' or 'mother nature' .


Are you kidding? :har: FEMA is there own worst enemy. That is quite a theory concerning FEMA. Completely off the mark as well.

[Penguin]

You presumed wrong.

If so, then my bad.

I have read the term 'depopulation', especially in connection with FEMA only on conspiracy sites yet.
Bringing people out of a dangerous area into safety is called evacuation. However it is impossible to evac such a large and densely populated area like the one where the storm is heading.

[AVGWarhawk]

If you guys did not catch the link in page one of this thread. Great site for weather.


https://secure.www.stormpulse.com/?fsd=1

[AVGWarhawk]

If so, then my bad.

I have read the term 'depopulation', especially in connection with FEMA only on conspiracy sites yet.
Bringing people out of a dangerous area into safety is called evacuation. However it is impossible to evac such a large and densely populated area like the one where the storm is heading.

Not true! The coastal towns have evacuation plans and routes. These are used effectively. However, some people do not leave and often get into trouble or die. Most just need to get inland 10 or so miles. Much safer then sitting on the beach! This is no fault of FEMA's that some folks do not evacuate. And, FEMA is not the first responders. Local government is. Once the state is declared a disaster area by the President is FEMA activated to assist. The theory is way off the mark. :03: The depopulation is at the hands of those that do not heed the warnings to evacuate.

[Oberon]

Last I heard she was on the rebound and looking to head back out to sea. Which means we'll get the remnants in about a weeks time.

Great link AVG :D

[Paul Riley]

Are you kidding? :har: FEMA is there own worst enemy. That is quite a theory concerning FEMA. Completely off the mark as well.

They also claim that HAARP is a weather manipulation system that can 'engineer' storms and other extreme weather anomalies etc,it can also project holographic images into the sky,such as the Norway spiral of 2009,and even an alien invasion if they wanted to :ping:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2009_Norwegian_spiral_anomaly

http://www.cracked.com/funny-3304-haarp-conspiracy-theory/

[AVGWarhawk]

Last I heard she was on the rebound and looking to head back out to sea. Which means we'll get the remnants in about a weeks time.

Great link AVG :D


Yes, she is slowly being pushed by the jet stream that runs west to east across the US. Everyday her path puts further out to sea. That's fine by me. When we are really in the thick of the relief efforts I do countless days/nights with little to no sleep.

[AVGWarhawk]

They also claim that HAARP is a weather manipulation system that can 'engineer' storms and other extreme weather anomalies etc,it can also project holographic images into the sky,such as the Norway spiral of 2009,and even an alien invasion if they wanted to :ping:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2009_Norwegian_spiral_anomaly

http://www.cracked.com/funny-3304-haarp-conspiracy-theory/


I did see a program (briefly) were a chemical was released into a cloud and rain was generated. I think it is possible to engineer (chemically) a storm.

[Paul Riley]

Last I heard she was on the rebound and looking to head back out to sea. Which means we'll get the remnants in about a weeks time.

Great link AVG :D

I certainly hope they are only 'remnants' if we happen to get the tailend of it.

[Paul Riley]

I did see a program (briefly) were a chemical was released into a cloud and rain was generated. I think it is possible to engineer (chemically) a storm.

Yes,they are called Chemtrails and they stretch right across the sky,whereas contrails from planes only stretch a short distance behind the plane,they are all over the world and Britain's skies are full of them :down:

[Oberon]

Yes, she is slowly being pushed by the jet stream that runs west to east across the US. Everyday her path puts further out to sea. That's fine by me. When we are really in the thick of the relief efforts I do countless days/nights with little to no sleep.


Yeah, it's little comfort for the Bahamas and the other places already whalloped but at least the East Coast should hopefully escape the worst of it, might get some hefty wave action though and some high winds but nothing like it would be if she made landfall as a Cat 4 or 5.

Then of course in a week or so the UK gets high winds and rain.

Actually...let me change that...

In a week or so the UK gets more high winds and rain. :yep::03:

[Paul Riley]

Yeah, it's little comfort for the Bahamas and the other places already whalloped but at least the East Coast should hopefully escape the worst of it, might get some hefty wave action though and some high winds but nothing like it would be if she made landfall as a Cat 4 or 5.

Then of course in a week or so the UK gets high winds and rain.

Actually...let me change that...

In a week or so the UK gets more high winds and rain. :yep::03:

I wonder if the Windy City will get hit? :88)

[AVGWarhawk]

Yeah, it's little comfort for the Bahamas and the other places already whalloped but at least the East Coast should hopefully escape the worst of it, might get some hefty wave action though and some high winds but nothing like it would be if she made landfall as a Cat 4 or 5.

Then of course in a week or so the UK gets high winds and rain.

Actually...let me change that...

In a week or so the UK gets more high winds and rain. :yep::03:


Well, places like the Bahamas and Haiti are not alone. USAID are there to assist and they do. I have charted helicopters for Haiti. The chopper was used to get medicine and personnel around the island after the quake. USAID is getting relief supplies around the world daily. Millions are spent by USAID for others around the world.

[RickC Sniper]

Even if it becomes a cat 4 it looks like a near miss to me. Jut those Islands of the Carolina coast to worry about, and lots of rainfall.

[Tchocky]

Yes,they are called Chemtrails and they stretch right across the sky,whereas contrails from planes only stretch a short distance behind the plane,they are all over the world and Britain's skies are full of them :down:

I've spent too long in GT


I can't honestly tell

[Penguin]

Not true! The coastal towns have evacuation plans and routes. These are used effectively. However, some people do not leave and often get into trouble or die. Most just need to get inland 10 or so miles. Much safer then sitting on the beach! This is no fault of FEMA's that some folks do not evacuate. And, FEMA is not the first responders. Local government is. Once the state is declared a disaster area by the President is FEMA activated to assist. The theory is way off the mark. :03: The depopulation is at the hands of those that do not heed the warnings to evacuate.

I was referring to the map of the storm's projected path, where its route covers the entire BosWash area.
This would be impossible to manage in this short period, however I don't doubt there are plans even for NYC for worst-case scenarios.

I didn't know that traveling inland for such a short time can already bring you into a safe area, as I have no Hurricane experience. I thought the safest would be staying in a secure building rather than traveling.

And my respect to your commitment, AVG! I hope it came out clear that I also don't believe that the FEMA is evil - well, at least not more evil than other agencies ;)

[AVGWarhawk]

I was referring to the map of the storm's projected path, where its route covers the entire BosWash area.
This would be impossible to manage in this short period, however I don't doubt there are plans even for NYC for worst-case scenarios.

There is plenty of time. The storm is not going to be in the Washington Boston area until Saturday. We are only talking coastal towns. Evacuation can be done quickly.

I didn't know that traveling inland for such a short time can already bring you into a safe area, as I have no Hurricane experience. I thought the safest would be staying in a secure building rather than traveling.

Typically the storms looses energy once it hits land. Going inland gets one away from storm surge and higher winds. It is much safer. I have been through two hurricanes. I have been in the eye of one. Everything stops. No wind or rain. It is wild. Then the back half of the eye passes and it starts all over again.

And my respect to your commitment, AVG! I hope it came out clear that I also don't believe that the FEMA is evil - well, at least not more evil than other agencies

No worries mate. However, I work for Landstar. I contract my trucks on to FEMA. You may call FEMA what you like! :) FEMA is not evil but they are sure still disorganized!!!!

[RickC Sniper]

http://www.cracked.com/funny-3304-haarp-conspiracy-theory/

I have a brother-in-law who believes the government CAN and DOES manipulate the weather thanks mostly to Nikola Tesla and his work.

When people like me ask him why we have these huge weather related disasters if we can manipulate the weather his reply is:

"Because they don't know what the hell they are doing!!!:ping:
In other words, "they" are causing them.

Perhaps one day I'll share his beliefs on mind control.:88)

[AVGWarhawk]

I don't believe we are making catastrophic storms. Possibly indirectly with our daily activity (global warming yadda yadda lets spare the thread on this subject). We can make a cloud produce rain using chemicals.

[Penguin]

I have been through two hurricanes. I have been in the eye of one. Everything stops. No wind or rain. It is wild. Then the back half of the eye passes and it starts all over again.

Is it silent when you are in the eye, like the famous silence before the storm, or can you hear the roaring of the wind around you?


FEMA is not evil but they are sure still disorganized!!!!
I prefer disorganized over "cash first, then we might help!" ;)
However the last time I was in an emergency, the first responders were from the aid organization where I am a member of. Spent my Karma points well :DL

[Sailor Steve]

I've spent too long in GT


I can't honestly tell
It's simple. You just have to wish real hard.

[Jimbuna]

That's a cool link Chris :sunny:

If would should get a bit of the tail here in the UK in a week or so I shouldn't imagine we'll notice....after all we're already in the middle of our summer :doh:

[Paul Riley]

Is it silent when you are in the eye, like the famous silence before the storm, or can you hear the roaring of the wind around you?


I prefer disorganized over "cash first, then we might help!" ;)
However the last time I was in an emergency, the first responders were from the aid organization where I am a member of. Spent my Karma points well :DL

The general idea is that it is much calmer and quieter in the eye of a storm.

[Tribesman]

Oh, this threat has potential for muchos funos!

It certainly does.

This looks a truly terrifying storm,even the 'eye' could be seen from space :o

blimey, clouds that can be seen from space.


@oberon
Then of course in a week or so the UK gets high winds and rain.

Looking forward to it, it should bring up some swell over here. Though I hope it passes before the Iron Man

[flatsixes]

I'm really beginning to get bummed out about Irene.
I've rented a beach house on the northern Outer Banks (http://www.househunt.com/metro-real-estate/north-carolina/images/outer-banks-map.gif) for the annual family vacation, starting this Saturday.

365 days fricken' days to choose from and stupid Irene has to show up on my first day on the stupid beach. Stupid weather. I hate stupid weather.

I dated a girl named Irene in high school. She was stupid, too. If this is her payback, then I probably deserve it. But my kids don't. Stupid Irene.

[Dowly]

blimey, clouds that can be seen from space.


:rotfl2:

[Dowly]

Yes,they are called Chemtrails and they stretch right across the sky,whereas contrails from planes only stretch a short distance behind the plane,they are all over the world and Britain's skies are full of them :down:

Contrail Persistance and growth
Many chemtrail theorists claim that contrails do not spread out, but
chemtrails do. This is very untrue and shows a lack of knowledge of how
the upper atmosphere works. If the atmosphere is moist enough to hold a
contrail for an extended length, chances are that it will spread out to cover
sky, forming a layer of cloud known as cirrostratus. If the atmosphere is
dry, then the contrail will fail to persist and growth will not occur or will be
limited. It should be mentioned that weather balloons are used to retrieve
data in the atmosphere, then that information is used against the
Appleman chart for forecasting purposes.

There. :roll:

[razark]

There. :roll:
You can't just brings facts to a conspiracy theory fight!

You must be one of them!

[AVGWarhawk]

Is it silent when you are in the eye, like the famous silence before the storm, or can you hear the roaring of the wind around you?


I prefer disorganized over "cash first, then we might help!" ;)
However the last time I was in an emergency, the first responders were from the aid organization where I am a member of. Spent my Karma points well :DL


Yes, no wind in the eye. It is as if the a storm has just passed and wind/rain have stopped. It is quiet. Sometimes one can see the sun while in the eye!

Often the disorganized is the cause for too much cash expenditures. FEMA does not move until funding is approved on Capital Hill. This year FEMA was short on cash for forthcoming storms. Money was redirected from defense. Bur yes, it is all about dollars in the end.

[AVGWarhawk]

The general idea is that it is much calmer and quieter in the eye of a storm.

The idea is correct. I have experienced one. Truth be told it is eerie.

[AVGWarhawk]

I'm really beginning to get bummed out about Irene.
I've rented a beach house on the northern Outer Banks (http://www.househunt.com/metro-real-estate/north-carolina/images/outer-banks-map.gif) for the annual family vacation, starting this Saturday.

365 days fricken' days to choose from and stupid Irene has to show up on my first day on the stupid beach. Stupid weather. I hate stupid weather.

I dated a girl named Irene in high school. She was stupid, too. If this is her payback, then I probably deserve it. But my kids don't. Stupid Irene.

The outer banks will be hit hard. I believe the evacuation has already begun for that area.

[Osmium Steele]

Perhaps one day I'll share his beliefs on mind control.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v609/mrvideo/TinfoilHat2.gif

[flatsixes]

The idea is correct. I have experienced one. Truth be told it is eerie.

"Eerie" doesn't do do it justice. It's creepy. If you're "fortunate" enough to have the eye pass directly over you, you're standing in bright sunshine, the sky a sparkling blue over you head. Unfortunately, you're completely surrounded by towering dark grey walls of boiling, evil looking clouds shot through with rainbows. Okay, maybe "eerie" is a better description. :hmmm:

You really don't have a lot of time to appreciate the view, though, because Part 2 is bearing down on you ridiculously fast, and that's when the real fun starts. All morning you've been getting slammed by winds from the east (counterclockwise rotation). After the eye the winds come out of the west. So anything that was protected during Part 1 gets slammed in Part 2.

My wife and children have decided that we're still going to the Outer Banks, hurricane or no (we paid a lot of coin to rent the house). Probably Monday. I just hope the thing is still standing.

[AVGWarhawk]

There is mandatory evacuation of the outer banks. You will not be able to go on the spit of land. Also, the projections put Irene right on top of the outer banks. No amount of money is worth the risk.

As for me, the storm will affect the Chesapeake Bay. My house is between Marley Creek and Furnace Creek on a peninsula. The creeks are part of the bay. Hurricane Isabel flooded homes one block from my home. I'm talking by 2-3 feet of water as the mass of water pushed up the bay. I will be checking my sump pump and battery back up tonight. I will probably purchase a new deep cycle marine battery. If my electricity is off for whatever reason the marine battery should cycle for 20 hours keeping the sump basin from flooding my basement. If the juice is not restored in that 20 hours my basement gets flooded. :(

[Stealhead]

The last time the region of Florida I live in got hit was in 2004 and we got two that year luckily they where both cat 2 by then but they both took down tons of trees and power lines blew off parts of roofs or tress feel on roofs.The worst part was all the trees that had fallen across roadways.I live down a long private dirt and gravel road the only option was for everyone who lived on the road was to grab chain saws axes we also had a few tractors to pull limbs we checked to be sure that no power lines where in any downed trees and they weren't.

One of the odd things was on the second day in the morning there was a noticeable gust of wind for about 30 seconds it actually blew doors open inside the house.In a wooded area across from my house this wind had blown down flat every tree for a 200 foot radius as if a bomb had air bursted so it must have been a very strong wind.

The power was out for over a week after each storm so many people learned to buy a generator after 2004.I am very glad that I was not in south Florida during Andrew back in 92 or 93 was it. I know people that went though that one and it was pretty bad.

Id stay away form that vacation rental if I was flatsixes hurricanes are no joke that close to the sea in particular one storm surge will wash that house away and you with it that is not worth your life course if they have done an evac of that area you will not be able to get out there anyway.Mother nature does not care if you spent alot of money on something.

[flatsixes]

There is mandatory evacuation of the outer banks. You will not be able to go on the spit of land. Also, the projections put Irene right on top of the outer banks. No amount of money is worth the risk.

Oh, I heartily agree! I said "the wife and children have decided," not me, not the authorities, and not Irene herself. But after 12,563 of marriage, I've learned not to argue about things that haven't happened yet.

Boy, oh boy, though AVG, you're going to have your hands full when that tidal surge pushes up the Chesapeake, not mention maybe 13-14 inches of rain. I like the idea of the marine battery for the sump pump. Smart idea.

[Spyguy101]

Just heard they are evacuating the US fleet from Norfolk

[Rockstar]

Just heard they are evacuating the US fleet from Norfolk

When we were in Mayport for firefighting school a hurricane was forecast to arrive in the area. I think like two days before it was supposed to hit the fleet got underway and went to sea to weather the storm. We being on a USCG boat on the otherhand got underway and went further inland and moored starboard side to Jacksonville Landing granted liberty and hit the pubs.

It was a good time to be a puddle pirate :arrgh!:

[August]

Not sure but August might want to get some goulashes!

:DL


Nah. A little rain and wind ain't gonna hurt me. :DL

[flatsixes]

When we were in Mayport for firefighting school a hurricane was forecast to arrive in the area. I think like two days before it was supposed to hit the fleet got underway and went to sea to weather the storm. We being on a USCG boat on the otherhand got underway and went further inland and moored starboard side to Jacksonville Landing granted liberty and hit the pubs.

It was a good time to be a puddle pirate :arrgh!:

Heh. Don't be shy. In my experience, whenever my little frigate got ordered out from Norfolk to go get beat up in deep blue for a week or so, you Coasties got to have fun in the shallower water plucking the numbskulls off their doomed pleasure craft. We Navy pukes thought you guys had quite a pair. Still do.

[Oberon]

Looks like the track has been revised. North Carolina looks set to get the brunt of it...which is a kicker because myself and the other half have a friend in NC and she lives near the coast and the current track puts it heading right over her.

Dammit... :damn:

[AVGWarhawk]

Nah. A little rain and wind ain't gonna hurt me. :DL


:hmmm: It's more than a little rain. :O:

[Sailor Steve]

One of my fond memories from Subsim was Neal's constant running reports from when Ike hit Houston in 2008. Then at the meet we helped clean up the Seawolf Park.

[AVGWarhawk]

Oh, I heartily agree! I said "the wife and children have decided," not me, not the authorities, and not Irene herself. But after 12,563 of marriage, I've learned not to argue about things that haven't happened yet.

Boy, oh boy, though AVG, you're going to have your hands full when that tidal surge pushes up the Chesapeake, not mention maybe 13-14 inches of rain. I like the idea of the marine battery for the sump pump. Smart idea.

What a minute... if you wife is like mine she is the authority!!! :haha:

I have a battery back up on my sump. If the electricity is off there is a secondary pump that will not empty the sump but keep the surface from spilling over. A good deep cycle battery can run the secondary pump for 20 hours or so. This saves a flooded basement. I have been there and done that already. Ain't fun.....:cry:

[AVGWarhawk]

One of my fond memories from Subsim was Neal's constant running reports from when Ike hit Houston in 2008. Then at the meet we helped clean up the Seawolf Park.

I worked that storm with FEMA as well. (Katrina was my first) I had trucks parked in the dome. These trucks were loaded with water. I advised Neal if he needed anything I knew where MRE and water were located. :DL Connections baby. :up:

[AVGWarhawk]

Well fellers....FEMA has advise the flood gates are opening. With the direction change of the storm each state from NC up to Maine are being treated as potential disaster areas. The next 5 days + will prove extremely busy for me and sleep will be a fond memory...:shifty:

[Oberon]

Well fellers....FEMA has advise the flood gates are opening. With the direction change of the storm each state from NC up to Maine are being treated as potential disaster areas. The next 5 days + will prove extremely busy for me and sleep will be a fond memory...:shifty:

Good luck mate. Let's hope and pray she loses strength on her way up.

[AVGWarhawk]

Rolling goods up to Chicopee MA. At least August will have some MRE. :DL

[August]

Rolling goods up to Chicopee MA. At least August will have some MRE. :DL

If you run out of room you can store a few pallets in my basement. It's guaranteed to stay dry. :DL

[yubba]

1930 hrs thursday feeling the effects of Irene's outer bands been hitting us since 1600 hrs my prayers go out to the rest of you east coasters take care and be smart about what you do.

[Subnuts]

Working at a grocery store here, so I guess I'll just bag myself into exhaustion and have no desire to live when the storm actually hits. Keep on buying $200 worth of frozen dinners, folks - can't have too many of those when the power goes out! :rolleyes:

[Task Force]

Meh... im not to worried about this. Worst that will happen is where the power will go out.

[Platapus]

Here in North Virginia, where we just "survived" the earthquake, it was demonstrated that the citizens are incapable of evacuating Washington DC.

I hope the hurricane moves a bit more out to sea. If a real disaster ever hit DC, they are .. well the forum rules prevent me from typing it. :D

[Task Force]

lol, yea, been a interesting summer, with the dismal swamp fires (and smoke), the earthquake, and now this hurricane.

[Castout]

Here in North Virginia, where we just "survived" the earthquake, it was demonstrated that the citizens are incapable of evacuating Washington DC.

I hope the hurricane moves a bit more out to sea. If a real disaster ever hit DC, they are .. well the forum rules prevent me from typing it. :D

Somebody pls blow Irene to the easternly course.

Place you bets which general direction Irene is headed to
1. N
2. NW
3. NE
4. E
5. SE
6. S
7. SW
8. W
9. NW
10. Vegas.
11. Mexico.
12. Venezuela because Chavez is a hurricane magnet.
13. Hollywood because it could use the publicity.
14. You're unsure which to bet so you bet this.

[Castout]

I'll start: NE.


Just because I'm positive :DL , and no where near US eastern coast [thus able to] :O:

[Castout]

Joke aside that storm is gigantic. Hope everyone evacuates to safety wherever that be. Living in equatorial is advantageous I guess since the weather is a lot calmer.

[August]

Joke aside that storm is gigantic.

Nah, it's only a category 3 and they say it'll be down to a Category 1 by the time it gets to my neck of the woods.

[Tchocky]

Here in North Virginia, where we just "survived" the earthquake

http://i.imgur.com/7kDXs.jpg

[Oberon]

Nah, it's only a category 3 and they say it'll be down to a Category 1 by the time it gets to my neck of the woods.

Katrina was a Cat three when she made landfall at Louisiana. It's the storm surges I'm concerned about.

[Armistead]

What a year in NC, tornadoes, minor earthquake, first one I felt in my life and here comes the hurricane.

Hopefully it won't spawn too many tornadoes.

[flatsixes]

With my vacation to the Outer Banks on hold (at least until Monday, Lord willing), I've gone into full preparedness mode. This is an activity that usually provides my family with boatloads of amusement because, as I was reminded by daughter #4 this morning: "You do all this stuff and then nothing ever happens." The idea that "nothing ever happens" might be the direct result of my "doing all this stuff" doesn't appear to occur to her (or her sisters and brothers). For this I sent them to college?
:damn:

[Armistead]

Army helo's have been flying over my house all day, I assume they're from Cherry Point, maybe Bragg, not sure where they're headed, flying NW. I heard they were moving them.

Bands are rolling in,

[Sailor Steve]

Place you bets which general direction Irene is headed to
I think it's a reasonably safe bet she's not headed anywhere near Utah.

On a serious note, thanks for the updates from the folks actually affected. It's good to know you're all okay so far.

[Platapus]

http://i.imgur.com/7kDXs.jpg

There are several versions of that going around. :har:

The one I have on my office door is "we WILL rebuild" :haha:

[nikimcbee]

http://i.imgur.com/7kDXs.jpg

Now that is funny!:har:
Bravo.

[Jimbuna]

Whichever direction she takes...just ensure all you SubSimmers and your families and loved ones stay safe :sunny:

[AVGWarhawk]

With my vacation to the Outer Banks on hold (at least until Monday, Lord willing), I've gone into full preparedness mode. This is an activity that usually provides my family with boatloads of amusement because, as I was reminded by daughter #4 this morning: "You do all this stuff and then nothing ever happens." The idea that "nothing ever happens" might be the direct result of my "doing all this stuff" doesn't appear to occur to her (or her sisters and brothers). For this I sent them to college?
:damn:


It's a safe bet the Outer Banks will not be accessible on Monday. The surge not only takes down homes and trees it carries debris such as sand, seaweed and boats! This being said clean up usually requires bulldozers, wreckers and landfill dumpsters. When Galveston was hit no one was permitted to go on the outer beach front for weeks. Also, the water system sometimes get polluted with everything under the sun.

before and after shots:

http://www.anahuactexasindependence.com/IKE_DrJeffMasters_Sept08_files/crystalbeach.jpg



This might be the reality of the Outer Banks. Might think of another plan for the family just in case.

[flatsixes]

This might be the reality of the Outer Banks. Might think of another plan for the family just in case.

I with you there. In fact I've put the whole bunch of them up on Craigslist.
No takers yet.

[AVGWarhawk]

I with you there. In fact I've put the whole bunch of them up on Craigslist.
No takers yet.

:har:

[flatsixes]

For you folks near the water, here's a handy little storm surge predictor (http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/ssurge/risk/index.shtml?gm) to help scare the bejezzus out of you.

Keep your powder dry.

[FIREWALL]

On the hype-News this morning if, it makes landfall on one of those States the "Outer Banks" Will be "GONE" when it passes thru. :o

My thoughts and only prayer I know will be with all you members and residents of all the States in it's path.

Bless all of you and try to be safe FIREWALL Out :salute:

[razark]

Having ridden through Ike and aftermath, all I can say is: stay safe out there, and don't try anything stupid.

[Task Force]

hmm.... with all the hype the news stations are making! better get my rubber raft!

[razark]

hmm.... with all the hype the news stations are making! better get my rubber raft!
When I waded back to my house, I saw some of my neighbors kayaking around the street.

A raft would have been nice for getting things out of the house, actually.

[Stealhead]

It is true that the media does hype up things over hurricanes (well over anything really) but still they are pretty destructive at least along coastal areas even weak Cat 1 ones can do lots of damage.Really nasty cat 4 or 5 canes only hit an area every 30 or 40 years and people tend to forget.

Katrina was so bad because it went across South Florida and weakened then it got into the hotter Gulf of Mexico and got much stronger and many residents of LA,Miss,and Al did not take the threat seriously partly to be blamed on the hype news and also to blame on the whole "cry wolf syndrome" after several years of warnings people tend to get lax.I think the last time the Gulf Coast had a really nasty storm pre 2005 was back in the mid 60's Katrina took out the I-10 bridges near Pensacola and that was on the weaker end same for New Orleans they did not get the strongest bit either and look what happened.The last really bad one to hit FL was Andrew almost 20 years ago now same for NC and SC the last really bad one was in the late 80s.

I always feel better safe than sorry with a hurricane you dont have to go into panic mode though.

[Sledgehammer427]

New York Times put up a Tracking map for Irene.

http://www.nytimes.com/projects/hurricanes/#!/2011/Irene?hp

I'm right on the edge of New Haven, CT practically on the right side of the blue track line.
who knows, maybe this is god saying he's had enough of Jersey Shore.

[Stealhead]

I do wonder how some areas up further north will handle it if it goes up that way down South they plan more for such events as they are much more common.

[AVGWarhawk]

On the hype-News this morning if, it makes landfall on one of those States the "Outer Banks" Will be "GONE" when it passes thru. :o AVG and family... GET OUT OF THERE.

My thoughts and only prayer I know will be with all you members and residents of all the States in it's path.

Bless all of you and try to be safe FIREWALL Out :salute:

I'm in Baltimore MD. :up: However, I live on the water and storm surge is a concern as it travels up the bay. Hurricane Isabel did flood homes one block from my house. I live on a peninsula between Marley Creek and Furnace creek. These feed the bay. I suspect just wind and a lot of rain looking at the area that will be affected.

As for the Outer Banks...yes, good possibility it will be wiped clean. Nature is strong. Ocean City MD was created by a hurricane. Just as easily made it is easily erased.

[AVGWarhawk]

New York Times put up a Tracking map for Irene.

http://www.nytimes.com/projects/hurricanes/#!/2011/Irene?hp

I'm right on the edge of New Haven, CT practically on the right side of the blue track line.
who knows, maybe this is god saying he's had enough of Jersey Shore.

That projection shows the storm as weak to a point of being just a tropical storm. This is just off the Jersey Shore were this is projected. That is a good thing.

[FIREWALL]

15. Hugs the Coast. :yep: Eastcoasters don't try to out guess Irene.

Go West to family or friends with your own Bedding and Eats and a few boxs of Important Papers and ireplaceables. Not the whole house.

If no family or friends to bunk at keep, going West until your past the Gouging Motels.

[Stealhead]

I

As for the Outer Banks...yes, good possibility it will be wiped clean. Nature is strong. Ocean City MD was created by a hurricane. Just as easily made it is easily erased.


Very true if the last few years of storms have taught us anything it should be that we really should not develop some of these low lying areas very much as they naturally absorb the oceans wrath so will what you build there not mention that we take away the blocking effect that barrier lands create and then that means more trouble for areas inland water level wise.

[Oberon]

:hmmm:

Is it just me or is she weakening? Cat 2 now and forecast to hit shore as a Cat 1. :hmmm:

Would be about right after all the panic from the government and then a gentle breeze washes ashore instead of a Cat 3 hurricane.

Sods law, the only universal constant.

[flatsixes]

:hmmm:

Is it just me or is she weakening? Cat 2 now and forecast to hit shore as a Cat 1. :hmmm:

Would be about right after all the panic from the government and then a gentle breeze washes ashore instead of a Cat 3 hurricane.

Sods law, the only universal constant.

Weakening? YAY! Maybe all those chickens I've been sacrificing in the backyard are starting to have some effect!

[AVGWarhawk]

Yes, word is Irene is weakening. That works for me! :yeah:

[Task Force]

:hmmm:

Is it just me or is she weakening? Cat 2 now and forecast to hit shore as a Cat 1. :hmmm:

Would be about right after all the panic from the government and then a gentle breeze washes ashore instead of a Cat 3 hurricane.

Sods law, the only universal constant.

Even a .4 hurricane would knock power out for days here. lol:yep:

[Task Force]

Weakening? YAY! Maybe all those chickens I've been sacrificing in the backyard are starting to have some effect!

Chickens ah... might have to switch over to them... i dont have anymore Goats... already sacrificed them to the Hurricane gods.:hmmm:

[AVGWarhawk]

Even a .4 hurricane would knock power out for days here. lol:yep:


So you saying if I broke wind in your general vicinity I could shut down your entire grid for days? :hmmm:

:haha:

[Jimbuna]

Cat2 is looking most probable....thankfully.

[Stealhead]

Well Florida got hit by two Cat 2 hurricanes back in 2004 and they both took out power line and poles and I mean alot some rural areas where out of power for 2 weeks.You have to remember that that cat is average it does not mean that certain areas wont get much higher speed winds.The other factors to consider is that even if not 100 mph and only say 60mph that is 60mph winds for hours constantly combine that with the weight that trees gain from all the rain water and sooner or later they will topple over onto a house or power line.In FL back in 2004 most trees feel from the weight of all that rain water the root system got overloaded and they could no longer take the wind speeds.

Don't under estimate what even a cat 1 or 2 hurricane can do because they will show you by knocking out your power for 4 or 5 days.Maybe not much major damage but lack of power for days on end is pretty lame.Also many power companies do a very poor job of keeping their lines clear which can prevent power loss.

I would just hope that it passes over ever cooler water as colder water weakens and pray or slay chickens or goats that it does not pass over any warm currents and gets a sudden boost in power if things go well they will fizzle if they go badly a hurricane will get even stronger than before it weakened.

[August]

We battened down our hatches this afternoon when I got home from work. All that's left to do is move the trailer out from under the big pines and we're about as ready as we can be.

[Oberon]

Irene has just made landfall near Cape Lookout, NC as a Cat One Hurricane.

It's been 1079 days since the last hurricane landfall in the US (Ike)

[STEED]

I heard on the radio it's now Cat-1.

[Jimbuna]

We battened down our hatches this afternoon when I got home from work. All that's left to do is move the trailer out from under the big pines and we're about as ready as we can be.

Stay safe matey :sunny:

Irene has just made landfall near Cape Lookout, NC as a Cat One Hurricane.

It's been 1079 days since the last hurricane landfall in the US (Ike)

I heard on the radio it's now Cat-1.

That's good...could have been worse.

[STEED]

BBC CEEFAX p111 also states cat-1.

[Oberon]

AVG, your fine work has been noticed on twitter:


Just saw the 4th caravan of power trucks on i80. +1 for being prepared. #irene (http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23irene)

:yeah:

[Oberon]

http://www.justin.tv/justinthorn#/w/1676549488/9

Livestreaming from Greenville NC.

[AVGWarhawk]

I detect a disturbance in the atmosphere. :hmmm:

[CaptainHaplo]

I am in Western NC, and I won't see any of it puff of a breeze here and there. With the storm weakening, its not so much a question of strength, as it is of duration. This is a SLOW moving storm right now, so what is getting pounded is taking the beating for an extended period.

For all in the path, you are in my prayers. Be safe.

[nikimcbee]

I detect a disturbance in the atmosphere. :hmmm:
You're posting, so you must still have power and internetz connection:woot: Hopefully you'll still have power 2 hours from now:D

[AVGWarhawk]

Yes sir...lights on. A/C cranking....these storms are hot and humid. I'm monitoring my emails for FEMA tasks to cover. My coffee is hot. I playing WoT in the meantime. The clouds above my cave are on a distinct circular path spinning away. The wind has picked up quite a bit. The outer fringe has arrived....:o

[Task Force]

(looks out window)

"oah, hello rain..."

Cause that's all there is, is rain, rain, wind, and tree branches.

[AVGWarhawk]

And I hope that is all you get! Clean up sucks but it beats blowing away with your belongings. :har:

[Task Force]

And I hope that is all you get! Clean up sucks but it beats blowing away with your belongings. :har:

well, if I heard correct, i can start selling oceanfront property!

[AVGWarhawk]

NC is getting battered but for the most part the structures are standing tough. A lot of siding and roofing material blowing off but structures are not being taken down.

[nikimcbee]

(looks out window)

"oah, hello rain..."

Cause that's all there is, is rain, rain, wind, and tree branches.

You sound bored TF. You could go outside and collect rain samples:hmmm:.

[Task Force]

You sound bored TF. You could go outside and collect rain samples:hmmm:.

I should! Think of the contribution to science! Find out what hurricanes are made of!:D

*and in other news, a tree branch has fallen on our house. RIP gutters.

[nikimcbee]

I should! Think of the contribution to science! Find out what hurricanes are made of!:D

Here's a McBee science experement for you. Get a plain round cup and a sponge bob cup. Go out side and hold both cups. Which cup will collect more rain? The one in your right hand or left hand?:D:haha:

[Task Force]

Here's a McBee science experement for you. Get a plain round cup and a sponge bob cup. Go out side and hold both cups. Which cup will collect more rain? The one in your right hand or left hand?:D:haha:

Hmmmm.... i dont know, at the current rate its raining i think both cups would get full as soon as they go out the door!

[AVGWarhawk]

I should! Think of the contribution to science! Find out what hurricanes are made of

It is going to be tough beating NOAA with their hurricane aircraft and stuff. They go an awesome box of tools to study hurricanes.

[Task Force]

It is going to be tough beating NOAA with their hurricane aircraft and stuff. They go an awesome box of tools to study hurricanes.

But at the rate moneys going out the door, My method is far more effective!:D

Ill write a book. "How to collect rain in cups, WTF is a hurricane made of"

Page 1

Rain

Page 2

Some wind

Page 3

AND WHEN YOU STIR THEM UP!!! A CIRCILIE SPINIE THING IN THE SKY!

[nikimcbee]

Hmmmm.... i dont know, at the current rate its raining i think both cups would get full as soon as they go out the door!

Well, write up a hypothesis (10 page minimum) and submit it to the subsim science dept. Make sure you include data on how it effects the price of ferret snacks in Finland.

[Task Force]

Well, write up a hypothesis (10 page minimum) and submit it to the subsim science dept. Make sure you include data on how it effects the price of ferret snacks in Finland.

K... Just think... if the price goes up too much dowly will be in trouble. Beer and ferret snacks will break the bank!

[August]

Just looked outside. The first few drops are falling. :salute:

[nikimcbee]

Just looked outside. The first few drops are falling. :salute:

I hear copious amounts of rain leads to an increase in subsim spam:haha:.

[Task Force]

I hear copious amounts of rain leads to an increase in subsim spam:haha:.

Indeed. Rain makes spam expand, thats Low science! Much lower than my Rain study!

It appears that the power peoples put extra stuff on the power wires! as the power didnt go out.

[Oberon]

as the power didnt go out.


*bzzt*

http://blog.oregonlive.com/breakingnews/2007/09/IMG_3988.JPG

http://www.dom.com/storm-center/dominion-electric-outage-map.jsp


Anyway, for the most part it looks like the sudden weakening has saved the day.

[Task Force]

*bzzt*

http://blog.oregonlive.com/breakingnews/2007/09/IMG_3988.JPG

http://www.dom.com/storm-center/dominion-electric-outage-map.jsp


Anyway, for the most part it looks like the sudden weakening has saved the day.

Weakening, i love that word!

Oah awsome, didnt know Vapco had that.

[Oberon]

Weakening, i love that word!

You and most of the East Coast! :haha:

[Task Force]

You and most of the East Coast! :haha:

Indeed, though i think "The hurricane died today" is more perfered...

Tropical storm FTW

*holy hell, looked out the back doors, it appears we have the majority of a tree on our back deck.

[Oberon]

Alas, speaking of deaths. Two reported so far, one man from a heart attack whilst putting up plywood in preparation for Irene, and the other hit by a falling tree limb whilst walking outside of his home.

[nikimcbee]

Alas, speaking of deaths. Two reported so far, one man from a heart attack whilst putting up plywood in preparation for Irene, and the other hit by a falling tree limb whilst walking outside of his home.

What, no surfers washed out to sea?

[Jimbuna]

I hope TF is alright....he's just missed his return of service :DL

[Task Force]

Well herpaderpa the power went out... :shifty: power just came on.

[Oberon]

There's a saying about pride before a fall Task Force ;)

More deaths, alas.

According to my friend in NC "Oddly, evacuating took it's toll just as bad. On Thursday, a family from my own town were evacuating, hit a pallet in the road and the mother died. Last I heard, everyone else was in the hospital, critical. And that was before Irene even sneezed at us. You wouldn't think Evacuating would be dangerous..."

[August]

It's extremely muggy here. We've had intermittent light rain on and off since noon. No wind, not even a breeze but you can tell something is approaching.

Wind speed: 0mph
Wind direction:
Temperature: 80 deg
Humidity" 90%
Barometer: 29.86 and falling

[mookiemookie]

It's extremely muggy here. We've had intermittent light rain on and off since noon. No wind, not even a breeze but you can tell something is approaching.

Wind speed: 0mph
Wind direction:
Temperature: 80 deg
Humidity" 90%
Barometer: 29.86 and falling

Calm before the storm, eh?

Hold tight, east coast. Hope you've got a hurricane kit stocked away.

[Oberon]

It's extremely muggy here. We've had intermittent light rain on and off since noon. No wind, not even a breeze but you can tell something is approaching.

Wind speed: 0mph
Wind direction:
Temperature: 80 deg
Humidity" 90%
Barometer: 29.86 and falling

http://www.gonemovies.com/WWW/MyWebFilms/Oorlog/BootCapt2.jpg

"Now it all turns psychological..."

[Zepheron]

I took this weekend off to go camping.......seems like a bad idea now :-?

[Subnuts]

The grocery store where I work will be open for regular hours tomorrow, and I'm scheduled to work 9 to 3.

Seriously, what kind of numb-nuts goes grocery shopping during a tropical storm? I keep imaging someone pounding their fist on the customer service desk because we're out of twinkies, while tree branches whiz past the front window. :rolleyes:

[AVGWarhawk]

Twinkies man...I would go the distance for a Twinkie. :yep:

[Torplexed]

Seriously, what kind of numb-nuts goes grocery shopping during a tropical storm? I keep imaging someone pounding their fist on the customer service desk because we're out of twinkies, while tree branches whiz past the front window. :rolleyes:

Maybe you need to tell him about the Twinkie....


"Let's say this Twinkie represents the normal amount of accumulated cyclone energy in the New York area. Based on this morning's sample, it would be a Twinkie... thirty-five feet long, weighing approximately six hundred pounds."

http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ1TV3nUwZUA7ZHwHY2hYSQ-PapKj3fLdS2rvlwJLCEouN0UxGN&t=1

[Sledgehammer427]

its raining a little here, no wind yet. I think we just caught the northern tip of the weathery part. windyness will hit in the next...5-6 hours by my clock

[August]

Just after midnight.

Wind speed: 0mph
Wind direction:
Temperature: 75 deg
Humidity" 95%
Barometer: 29.74 and falling

[CCIP]

Been mostly a non-event in the DC area here. No rain amounts or winds that were especially bad, though it really wasn't a day to be outdoors. Looks like this will clear up by late morning.

Looks like further east has taken quite a bit more of a beating though...

[Sledgehammer427]

its 2:30 AM, its raining still, barometer around 29.9, just started watching it. very little wind.

For safety measures though I'm walking around the house in my stepdads 1980's M1 Helmet

EDIT: Just checked the Baro, its falling now. winds have picked up a little.

[Rockstar]

3:36am on our boat getting hammered by TS force winds. We are of course at dock but little good that does when they underwater :)??

[Tribesman]

@niki
What, no surfers washed out to sea?
Just the one so far, got pounded onto a florida beach.

[flatsixes]

Here in Richmond, it's stopped raining and the skies are starting to clear.
About 75% have no power (I'm among the lucky), but overall, I've seen a whole lot worse. Good luck to you folks up north.

[AVGWarhawk]

Now folks....watch out for Tropical Depression #12 in the Atlantic! Could be another one right up the east coast again!

[flatsixes]

Now folks....watch out for Tropical Depression #12 in the Atlantic! Could be another one right up the east coast again!

Is it still too early to panic? :D

[August]

August John Carter still lives!

My barometer got as low as 29.31. That was around 9am. I had just checked it, then I turned and looked out my back deck slider just in time to see a 50ft maple topple over into the woods (not against the house thank God!). It was a pretty hairy morning but by afternoon we were venturing out on the deck though the gusts were strong enough to keep us scurrying whenever a big one came over. Aside from the maple our damage is confined to broken branches a yard filled with debris. Just got our power back about an hour ago.

Lessons learned:

1. Having your own well is a great thing but if you loose power you soon loose water pressure. On my system a couple toilet flushes will pretty much do it.

2. Stocking up on food before an emergency is a good idea but it should be non perishable. Freezers full of food thaw quickly.

3. An AC power generator would solve both of these problems as well as the electric stove and hot water heater.

[AVGWarhawk]

Is it still too early to panic? :D


Yes. Hurricane Jose make a similar start but made a hard right turn North. Could happen with TD #12. But, it is worth keeping an eye on. TD #12 is a large depression all ready.

[AVGWarhawk]

August John Carter still lives!

My barometer got as low as 29.31. That was around 9am. I had just checked it, then I turned and looked out my back deck slider just in time to see a 50ft maple topple over into the woods (not against the house thank God!). It was a pretty hairy morning but by afternoon we were venturing out on the deck though the gusts were strong enough to keep us scurrying whenever a big one came over. Aside from the maple our damage is confined to broken branches a yard filled with debris. Just got our power back about an hour ago.

Lessons learned:

1. Having your own well is a great thing but if you loose power you soon loose water pressure. On my system a couple toilet flushes will pretty much do it.

2. Stocking up on food before an emergency is a good idea but it should be non perishable. Freezers full of food thaw quickly.

3. An AC power generator would solve both of these problems as well as the electric stove and hot water heater.


We had very strong winds. Our electricity stayed on. Many lost theirs. I'm investing in a generator....when I can find one! :DL

[Jimbuna]

We had very strong winds. Our electricity stayed on. Many lost theirs. I'm investing in a generator....when I can find one! :DL

The back of one of those lorries you coordinate :03:

[Oberon]

The back of one of those lorries you coordinate :03:


http://www.bbc.co.uk/archive/imageArchive/images/5200_gall_007.jpg

[Sledgehammer427]

everythings fine here in Connecticut, did a little driving, I'll see about going for a spin again and uploading pictures.
Most of the places my friends live are without power.

And a couple friends were stadning on the beaches on the CT shoreline when it hit.
nobody I know is hurt though. We'll make it...

as long as you don't go to the Burger King in Old Saybrook, my god, that place was like the Superdome after Katrina, I was eating Double Whoppers like all the other "refugees"

[AVGWarhawk]

The back of one of those lorries you coordinate :03:

This is a FEMA generator that is loaded onto my flat beds. This can be placed at my house. :DL

http://www.fema.gov/mitssdata/image/6115_generator.jpg

The also have these:

http://www.generator-turbine-powerplant.com/wp-content/uploads/wpsc/product_images/1250%20KW%20Caterpillar%203512%20Diesel%20Power%20 Module.jpg

[Jimbuna]

A few shrubs and a camo net, nobody should notice....just tell them it's an emergency toilet in the event your water connection is disabled :DL

[AVGWarhawk]

I could do the entire neighborhood with the tri-axle trailer. :DL

[August]

I could do the entire neighborhood with the tri-axle trailer. :DL

I'd bet more than that!

I think i'm going to go for something in the 10-15KW range. Propane powered.

[Jimbuna]

I'd bet more than that!

I think i'm going to go for something in the 10-15KW range. Propane powered.

Shoot across an FTP link and I'll hook you up on the Buna household grid :DL

[RickC Sniper]

You need a generator? Would this one do?


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v46/RickC/th_Generator.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v46/RickC/?action=view&current=Generator.jpg)

[AVGWarhawk]

You need a generator? Would this one do?


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v46/RickC/th_Generator.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v46/RickC/?action=view&current=Generator.jpg)


I'm not sure. What is the wattage output? :hmmm:

[Jimbuna]

44 D :o

[AVGWarhawk]

I'll take two! :D

[Jimbuna]

Wise decision...they only come in pairs :88)

[August]

You need a generator? Would this one do?

What generator? :hmmm:

[AVGWarhawk]

What generator? :hmmm:

It's right there under the fun balloons. :DL

[LiveGoat]

My basement apartment was ankle deep in water. It was like being at the bottom of the Gibralter Strait. Me and my roomies bailing water and scrambling to get our valuable up and away from the floor. I even slept curled up on my bed with my computer and other stuff piled around me. I can't complain though, the rent is super cheap for Brooklyn. Gonna be a few days getting the smell out though. :x

[Reece]

I'm not sure. What is the wattage output? :hmmm:
Depends on how much work is put into the input!:hmmm:

[Jimbuna]

My basement apartment was ankle deep in water. It was like being at the bottom of the Gibralter Strait. Me and my roomies bailing water and scrambling to get our valuable up and away from the floor. I even slept curled up on my bed with my computer and other stuff piled around me. I can't complain though, the rent is super cheap for Brooklyn. Gonna be a few days getting the smell out though. :x

I can imagine :DL

http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/5899/bailinganimwf3.gif

[AVGWarhawk]

My basement apartment was ankle deep in water. It was like being at the bottom of the Gibralter Strait. Me and my roomies bailing water and scrambling to get our valuable up and away from the floor. I even slept curled up on my bed with my computer and other stuff piled around me. I can't complain though, the rent is super cheap for Brooklyn. Gonna be a few days getting the smell out though. :x

Been there brother. We had about 1 inch of water in our basement back in 2003. Within 12 hours the stench from the carpet glue, etc was nasty. My wife and I ripped it up pronto. The rug was thrown outside and basement allowed to dry.

[Oberon]

I wonder if one of those gennies could be sent to Task Force, I think the power cut monster ate him.

[Task Force]

I Haz Internets! turns out my modem died during the storm

[Oberon]

I Haz Internets! turns out my modem died during the storm

RAAAAAAAAAAAAPTOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOORRRR!! You said it would be permanent!!!

[Raptor1]

That's not Task Force, it's an imposter cleverly planted to deceive us about him being alive. Lies, all lies! :stare:

[August]

That's not Task Force, it's an imposter cleverly planted to deceive us about him being alive. Lies, all lies! :stare:

You can tell because he's posting left handed... :yep:

[Oberon]

That's not Task Force, it's an imposter cleverly planted to deceive us about him being alive. Lies, all lies! :stare:

Is this Raptor or Rapror speaking? :hmmm:

[Raptor1]

Bah, Rapror would never have found out the truth. :nope:

[Jimbuna]

I Haz Internets! turns out my modem died during the storm

Most importantly though is the fact that your fine :yep:

[Gargamel]

So I'm on Vacation in Atlantic Beach, NC. Irene came ashore just a few miles from here. The fishing pier is half gone, and there's a church down the street with it's steeple at a 45' angle. And a lot of signs for stores are missing. Other than than, not much damage here. Nothing like what I saw in Biloxi when I was down there helping rebuild post-katrina. I'll get some pictures up eventually for you guys to see.

Sat in the hot tub tonight with a couple on their honeymoon. They had gotten married during the peak of the storm, in her sisters house, with no power. They had a huge church and reception planned, but few people could travel, and all the important guests were already at the house, so they went through with it. Pretty cool IMO. Kudos to them.