WHY aren't they also using the other lane to escape? I thought that was the MO in exiting this kind of disaster.
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Posted on 08/27/2005 8:05:55 PM PDT by NautiNurse
Hurricane warnings and watches are posted. Hurricane Katrina continues to strengthen in the Gulf of Mexico. The forecast models continue to converge upon New Orleans. However, all interests in the northern Gulf of Mexico should follow the path of this very large and dangerous storm, and be prepared for a major hurricane landfall. There have been reports of coastal animals leaving in droves for higher ground. Meanwhile, New Orleans continues to suggest that residents evacuate.
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Tropical Storm 12
| Category | Wind Speed | Barometric Pressure | Storm Surge | Damage Potential |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tropical Depression |
< 39 mph < 34 kts |
Minimal | ||
| Tropical Storm |
39 - 73 mph 34 - 63 kts |
Minimal | ||
| Hurricane 1 (Weak) |
74 - 95 mph 64 - 82 kts |
28.94" or more 980.02 mb or more |
4.0' - 5.0' 1.2 m - 1.5 m |
Minimal damage to vegetation |
| Hurricane 2 (Moderate) |
96 - 110 mph 83 - 95 kts |
28.50" - 28.93" 965.12 mb - 979.68 mb |
6.0' - 8.0' 1.8 m - 2.4 m |
Moderate damage to houses |
| Hurricane 3 (Strong) |
111 - 130 mph 96 - 112 kts |
27.91" - 28.49" 945.14 mb - 964.78 mb |
9.0' - 12.0' 2.7 m - 3.7 m |
Extensive damage to small buildings |
| Hurricane 4 (Very strong) |
131 - 155 mph 113 - 135 kts |
27.17" - 27.90" 920.08 mb - 944.80 mb |
13.0' - 18.0' 3.9 m - 5.5 m |
Extreme structural damage |
| Hurricane 5 (Devastating) |
Greater than 155 mph Greater than 135 kts |
Less than 27.17" Less than 920.08 mb |
Greater than 18.0' Greater than 5.5m |
Catastrophic building failures possible |
Shitty beer, too. Bud Light? Blech.
NN,
Have you been thinking what you'd do if this was headed our way?
Where you'd go, etc.
My husband has to stay in town because of EOC responsibilities, but he'd be at the EOC center.
We always assumed, since we aren't in an evac zone and never flood, we'd just board up and stay here, since hubby has to stay in town. But if I saw this thing headed for here, I think I'd load up the kid and dog and head south not east (too many people try to go east.)
What about you?
yesterday...... I remember I posted to he/she that he/she would like to see clear blue skies.
I sure hope not, but if the numbers who cannot get out are right and it comes into NO... thousands could be in major peril.
During the presser, I believe the mayor said they had 43 boats, and the eminent domain to commandeer private boats. I just wonder where they plan to store the boats through the storm.
Wonder how many countries will step up to the plate and help after this storm...LOL...we always do, but turn about is never fair play in their books.
Are you going to start a new thread?
Two small bottles of water *lol* That's right up there with the Titanic guy. He'll be looting the wet bars for water.
My mind won't let me believe the current predictions will happen.
sw
CNN has some disaster predictor on now - he is predicting 44,000 dead, the city submerged for 6 months, no drinking water, sewers, etc.
During Camille, there were 75 I think, who stayed for the hurricane party at that apartment complex which was leveled down to the foundation slab..ONE survived...and I think only 3 other bodies were ever recovered..
And then there's the 15-20 ft. waves.
WHY aren't they also using the other lane to escape? I thought that was the MO in exiting this kind of disaster.
General Question:
Any possibility of a FR collection drive and distribution based on charities known to be more valuable than the Red Cross?
Oops, I said it.
Her level of incompetence is beyond belief.
I was stationed in Biloxi in the 80's, they had us watch a video about Hurricane Camille when we in-processed. For us northerners it was a real eye opener. That hurricane changed the coastline forever. People were hosting parties, had no idea how dangerous the storm was. Reports of people riding mattresses out of 3rd floor windows, never to be seen again. It is just so hard to comprehend, the strength of nature.
While not something positive to say ...Something positive can be done.
From the FEMA website:
Contributions of Cash - Often the Best Donation
Monetary contributions allow the professional relief organizations to purchase exactly what is most urgently needed by disaster victims and to pay for the transportation necessary to distribute the supplies.
Donations of money given to recognized relief organizations are tax deductible and allow the relief supplies to be purchased in locations near the disaster site. This stimulates the economy and ensures the supplies will arrive as quickly as possible.
Confirm the Need
Exactly what is needed can be confirmed by checking with a relief organization on site at the disaster, or by calling the FEMA 800 number or a state 800 donations number set up specifically to provide such information in the emergency. The organizations involved regularly update their information to the coordination office which allows the needs to be made known. Only provide the requests associated with the needs list which is current and appropriate for the victims being served.
Donate Through an Organization
Before starting a collection of goods to send to a disaster site, it is essential to locate a reliable relief organization willing to receive the shipment of donated goods.
Distributing the relief supplies requires personnel and financial resources within the affected area. When unsolicited truckloads of items arrive at a disaster site there is often no place to unload the goods.
This often creates a problem resulting in not being able to utilize the items regardless of the need. To avoid this, designate a relief organization and work with them from start to finish.
Transportation Must be Planned in Advance
Do not assume unsolicited relief supplies will be transported at no charge. Local trucking firms may be willing to help in times of disaster, if funds are available to cover part of the expense.
Some volunteer agencies may have vehicles going to the disaster site and can deliver the donations or they may be able to identify other possible means of providing the donations to the site.
Certain precautions are necessary regarding inventory, shipping restrictions, warehousing of goods. Always work with an identified source to avoid transportation problems.
Donated Items Must be Well Packed and Labeled
It is more efficient when items are sent properly sorted, clearly labeled and ready for distribution. This should be handled in advance at the sending location.
Specific content lists should be taped to the side of each box sent. This allows the receiving officials to determine what is in the box without opening it, plus getting it to the proper distribution location in a timely manner.
Food items, if needed, should be boxed according to instructions provided by the organization with whom the donor is working.
Small Items and Unsorted Clothing May Go to Local Need
Relief organizations maintain prepared stocks of needed items, especially dry goods like clothing that are easy to store. These are usually the first relief supplies to the site.
Unsorted bags of clothing and donations not needed immediately at the disaster site are maintained and handled at the local level. These are often sent to the site at a later time.
The key to an effective donated goods system is to be informed before a disaster arises. Information can be provided through a relief organization
Thanks to generous, well-informed and involved individuals like you, relief organizations can make a real difference in the world.
Volunteers are always needed when disasters occur. It is important that individuals who want to respond to these situations register in the proper manner.
Any relief organization which uses volunteers will have a formal arrangement planned to utilize individuals. Plan ahead to attend training sessions and keep informed of volunteer opportunities.
In a disaster, the volunteer center in your community maintains a list of where volunteers are needed, by what agency, and handles all of the sign-up procedures. This is a coordinated process and allows everyone to serve.
Response and recovery work is often dirty, monotonous, mundane and far from glamorous. Very little individual recognition is noted. Volunteers should be committed to work under such conditions and fit within plans coordinated by the volunteer agencies.
This information is provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NVOAD).
Beer is a hurricane staple. Part of the routine supplies. No joke.
I'd hate to be that poor character driving into the city. Lord help anyone who is still on either the Causeway or the Twinspans when she hits. I've seen the water in the lake up to the bottom of the old highway 11 bridge and that wasn't like this.
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