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Hawaii storms: Iselle set for direct hit; Julio looms behind
CNN ^ | August 7 | Ben Brumfield, Jason Hanna

Posted on 08/07/2014 10:40:12 AM PDT by Justice

Edited on 08/07/2014 10:42:11 AM PDT by Admin Moderator. [history]

Hawaiians are preparing for a potentially devastating one-two tropical cyclone punch, starting with Hurricane Iselle, which in a rarity for the state could make direct landfall Thursday evening.

Iselle, on track to pass over the Big Island of Hawaii as a Category 1 hurricane with winds of 80 mph, could bring up to 12 inches of rain, life-threatening storm surges, flash floods and mudslides, forecasters say.


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TOPICS: News/Current Events; US: Hawaii
KEYWORDS: cyclone; hawaii; hurricaneiselle
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To: Justice

My prayers are with you and yours.

I would take precautions now. If you don’t have a picnic jug that you can turn the lever for water, I would get one. Put it by the sink and it easier for washing hands and such, better than pouring.

I would also do a good load of laundry especially underwear and towels, so if the power and water go out, you have lots to wear.

I would also cook the food in the refrigerator (before they spoil), freeze them, this way you have your favorite dishes and have prepared meals ready to go. This way you don’t have to cook and can just eat things that you can heat up in a solar cooker, or if you don’t have one, a black pot with a glass lid set outside. If you don’t have heat for preparing food, at least you can eat things that you like ordinarily. Also no water for prep work needed.

I would also clean house—not just to work off extra energy, but if the electricity goes out, you can’t vacuum, flush toilets, etc. Then take a shower and face the hurricane clean!

I think, although have never done, just thought of it, I would buy screening and a staple gun, then if your windows blow out, you can keep the bugs out but the trade winds through.

Lastly, this is my favorite preparedness show, Cade Courtley is great, former Seal, excellent instructor. This one is on how to survive a hurricane, although it deals with the south and how to wrestle an alligator, it contains lots of good information.

http://www.spike.com/episodes/axbjym/surviving-disaster-hurricane-season-1-ep-103

I wish you my aloha and blessings. As a kid in Hawaii, I was always afraid of tidal waves, and even though we live inland, I still am terrified of them in my dreams.


61 posted on 08/07/2014 1:19:26 PM PDT by lulu16 (May the Good Lord take a liking to you!)
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To: Justice

They were saying that it was coming Hamakua-side first, which would have it crossing Hilo before getting to you out there in Puna. But if it’s big it will just descend on us all.


62 posted on 08/07/2014 1:53:52 PM PDT by jobim (.)
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To: jobim

If you look at the Storm tracking graphic above it seems to be heading for the Eastern tip first.


63 posted on 08/07/2014 2:00:28 PM PDT by Justice
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To: Jean2

...along with some more paper backup copies of Lois Lerner’s emails...


64 posted on 08/07/2014 2:00:39 PM PDT by a fool in paradise (CNN suppressed news to maintain their Baghdad bureau under Saddam; they just did the same for Hamas.)
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To: Justice; BigIsleGal; doorgunner69; Pompah; Jean2

On this thread we have Justice in Leilani Estates, BigIsleGirl in Paradise Park, doorgunner69 in Kona (Kailua?), Pompah in Keahou, Jean in Waikiki, and me in Hilo Waiakea Uka. Storm fighters & freedom fighters unite!


65 posted on 08/07/2014 2:11:21 PM PDT by jobim (.)
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To: Justice
Stash plenty of water and non perishable food.

I was on Guam for super typhoon Pamela, and having stashed water and food, I was in good shape.

66 posted on 08/07/2014 2:48:41 PM PDT by Mogger (Independence, better fuel economy and performance with American made synthetic oil.)
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To: Mogger
Yes going out now to fill a bunch of 5 gallon pails for flushing etc.

Update: raining hard with some pretty good gusts.

Storm loop graphic here

67 posted on 08/07/2014 3:03:02 PM PDT by Justice
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To: Justice

Please let us know how you’re doing!


68 posted on 08/07/2014 4:41:49 PM PDT by xsmommy
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To: xsmommy

Hi: So far so good but the main brunt is not upon us yet. So far lots of rain (nothing new for this area) and some gusts. Worse won’t hit for several more hours. thanks for asking. I will post periodically as long as we have power here. Our kitties are huddled inside their safe zones today. They sense something is up.


69 posted on 08/07/2014 4:57:37 PM PDT by Justice
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To: thackney

Prayers for Hawaii.


70 posted on 08/07/2014 5:00:24 PM PDT by OldNewYork
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To: Justice

We are watching the weather channel coverage. We visited the big island 4 yrs ago, stayed at the Fairmont Orchid but drove all around. It’s definitely paradise. Prayers for your safety continue.


71 posted on 08/07/2014 5:08:48 PM PDT by xsmommy
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To: jobim

A bit of rain and some moderate gusts so far.
Aloha to all.

PS, web service spottier than usual.


72 posted on 08/07/2014 8:16:39 PM PDT by BigIsleGal (Wake Me Up When the Stupid Wears Off)
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To: BigIsleGal

Hey Justice, trees falling already I hear? Hwy 132 closed? Lotsa luck to all!
Aloha.


73 posted on 08/07/2014 8:21:32 PM PDT by BigIsleGal (Wake Me Up When the Stupid Wears Off)
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To: BigIsleGal

Hey Justice, trees falling already I hear? Hwy 132 closed? Lotsa luck to all!
Aloha.


74 posted on 08/07/2014 8:22:46 PM PDT by BigIsleGal (Wake Me Up When the Stupid Wears Off)
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To: Justice

Hope you are doing well this morning .. shaka


75 posted on 08/08/2014 4:40:46 AM PDT by Tugo (Never Forget.)
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To: Justice
Sorry guys but this is all a big nothing. Some windswept rains and a little wind for the Hawaiians who get perfect weather 99.7% of the time.

OK, so they are going to have to pick up a few palm tree branches and they might have the power knocked out for a few hours - not like they are going to freeze and shiver in their homes like I did when an ice storm kept me on a generator for two weeks.

This is one of those times.

I like Hawaii and I like the people who live there and I also like the way that almost all their restaurants have no walls so the fresh trade winds can blow their balmy air in while you sip your Mai Tai and eat your fish and rice. I really like Hawaii a lot. But sometimes...you are going to get a little rain and wind.

76 posted on 08/08/2014 2:18:06 PM PDT by SamAdams76
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To: Justice

Tina and I are ok. House is ok. Parking shed minor damage.   Will be considerable time with no power phone or cell reception at home.  Unreal number of trees down and utility damage. sending with limited cell reception from town. Sam you got no clue


77 posted on 08/08/2014 2:53:32 PM PDT by Justice
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To: Justice

Glad it was no worse for you. Hope the power and cell service come back sooner rather than later!


78 posted on 08/08/2014 5:08:07 PM PDT by xsmommy
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To: Justice
Tina and I are ok. House is ok.

Glad to hear that. Let Freeper know how things are when you can.

God Bless.

79 posted on 08/11/2014 11:05:02 AM PDT by thackney (life is fragile, handle with prayer.)
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