I think Galveston will be far better prepared for this one. After noon on Friday personnel on my floor spent the afternoon covering everything with plastic and duct tape. All desks had to be cleared, computers unplugged and all components individually wrapped in plastic and sealed with tape. All file cabinets were also covered in plastic sheeting and taped.
I live 40 miles inland and spent last year getting a metal roof on my home that can withstand sustained winds up to 160 mph. I also had 3/4” lexan storm panels installed that screw into the bricks on the home. I’m storing photos and important documents in space bags. Foodstuff, water & supplies are already packed and in the car. All I’ll need to do is grab my clothes and the pets and I’m getting out of here. The evacuation for Rita was so stressful it almost killed me. I’m by myself this year so I’m not taking any chances.
REPEATING THE 800 PM AST POSITION...16.0 N...71.0 W. MOVEMENT TOWARD...WEST NEAR 17 MPH. MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...150 MPH. MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...920 MB.
Had a metal roof installed about four years ago. Love it! Chose the reflective white, and it cut electric bill for a/c 26% in July/August. 40 year warranty. Awesome!