Thanks for the links. I had searched for previous threads but nothing came up. Guess I didn’t search correctly.
My main concern is the timing of this in relation to the capping of the oil spill. There are a lot of doom and gloomers out there who say there is a big methane bubble underneath the sea floor and if BP takes the pressure off this new cap, the well is going to blow. There are a lot of people trying to scare others, and while I’m not one of the conspiracy theorists, I’d like to know when I need to leave Florida.
I learned long ago to watch when those in high places begin to scramble, it’s a good idea to scramble, too. Does anyone think this ‘evacuation’ has anything to do with the possibility of a blow out in the Gulf? Just trying to get some level-headed responses.
Other than seeing those links about two weeks ago, I got nuthin’.
I would watch the Oil Drum blog because the discussions there are by experienced oil industry people who seem to be tuned in to what is really going on. If the oil drum blog or other news sources are shut down, look out.
I would worry about the methane and build up of pressure under the sea bed, and pay attention to the options available to the govt if this containment doesnt work because the well is compromised. The Energy Secretary is persoanlly getting briefed by BP every few hours as they tighten this cap and watch the pressure ...what does that tell you?
IF there is a doomsday plan, you will know in advance, but not too far in advance. What would worry me is that this is the most incompetent adminstration we may ever have experienced.
I would have an emergency plan to self-evacuate and stay away, for a worst case scenario- ie, discuss what if we had to leave, fast, for a long while (like a mega hurricane but longer) Maybe even permanently.
Where would you go? Relatives? Friends? How would you handle pets, finances, medical needs, staying in communications, what belongings and precious items would you take?