The Georgia / Alabama Irma Thread

9-11-17 | Eagles Field

[Dr. Sivana]

This will probably be a nothing burger.

We are at the "peak" here in Columbus, light rain and nothing special winds. Nothingburger is right, though I got to go home early for it.

[Dacula]

We are getting strong winds and rain right now.

Lost my repair job on the chicken coop. The girls are dry and safe for now.

[foundedonpurpose]

Saw pictures of the Ice storm. Glad I missed that.

[foundedonpurpose]

Over a million power outages now in Georgia.
https://poweroutage.us/Area/Region/South%20East

https://poweroutage.us/Area/State/Georgia

[tazman3]

Georgia Power link for specific area outages. You can zoom in.
http://outagemap.georgiapower.com/external/default.html?hp=tm_po_view_outage_map

[backwoods-engineer]

By the way: masking tape to protect windows from wind is no longer recommended.

[Dr. Sivana]

Using masking tape or duct tape to place tape in the shape of an “X” across the window is ineffective and provides a false sense of security. It also creates a problem by leaving a sticky residue on the window when the tape is removed.

I used the blue painter's tape which leaves no discernible residue. I actually used the tic-tac-toe pattern I saw in New England in the '70s. The other alternatives listed were more hassle and money than I would spend on a rental as we were far enough inland as to not get the real serious stuff. I guess I should have used nothing. I'm out $5.88, but the kids had 20 minutes of entertainment.

[backwoods-engineer]

Well, I guess using a roll of painter’s tape to entertain the kids is never a bad thing, even if it won’t keep your windows from breaking.