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OT no brakes on Hurricanes
I'm hoping all our friends on the Atlantic coast even inland as much as 200
miles are paying serious attention to Hurricane Earl. Hurricanes do not roar up to the beach and slam on brakes. They weaken just a little when they hit land but they spawn tornadoes and all manner of misery. Just because you don't live out on a pier, you need to be alert. Hurricane Earl looks like a deadly threat. Polly |
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OT no brakes on Hurricanes
Okay. Talking to myself here which is okay. If you are within 200 miles of
the Atlantic, you need: gas in your car. (service stations can not pump gas if they lose power) cash. ATMs don't work without power either. your pills. If streets are flooded, you can't run to the pharmacy. And please. If you have a glass topped table on the patio, bring it inside. Ask Michelle what kind of mess they can make. Polly "Polly Esther" I'm hoping all our friends on the Atlantic coast even inland as much as 200 miles are paying serious attention to Hurricane Earl. Hurricanes do not roar up to the beach and slam on brakes. They weaken just a little when they hit land but they spawn tornadoes and all manner of misery. Just because you don't live out on a pier, you need to be alert. Hurricane Earl looks like a deadly threat. Polly |
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OT no brakes on Hurricanes
I'm on the west coast but hope folks are taking precautions. We kind of
have to think of some of these things in regards to earthquakes but generally we just tend to put planning off. When a hurricane is coming in on you it is time to put the planning into motion. Be safe all you Easterners. Taria "Polly Esther" wrote in message ... Okay. Talking to myself here which is okay. If you are within 200 miles of the Atlantic, you need: gas in your car. (service stations can not pump gas if they lose power) cash. ATMs don't work without power either. your pills. If streets are flooded, you can't run to the pharmacy. And please. If you have a glass topped table on the patio, bring it inside. Ask Michelle what kind of mess they can make. Polly "Polly Esther" I'm hoping all our friends on the Atlantic coast even inland as much as 200 miles are paying serious attention to Hurricane Earl. Hurricanes do not roar up to the beach and slam on brakes. They weaken just a little when they hit land but they spawn tornadoes and all manner of misery. Just because you don't live out on a pier, you need to be alert. Hurricane Earl looks like a deadly threat. Polly |
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OT no brakes on Hurricanes
We all need to be ready.
Right now it is the time for those in the Hurrican zone to have their survival kits and plans of action. Plains and Midwest, a good winter project for you would be to get ready for the next tornado season, if not right now since your season is not quite over. Forest fire areas, evacuation plans and what to quickly grab. Those of us in earthquake areas, act now. Our gallon green tea jugs are full of water to water the plants and in the event, they are our water source, as well as a crank radio and flashlight amongst other things. Winter areas, do you have a survival kit in your car? I will. A rubbermaid tote keeps it all contained in the trunk. Once the snow flies it comes out from under the workbench and into the car. Anyone else, do what you need to. Also, choose a meeting place should you become separated, and have an alternate. Also have a phone number of someone well away from your potential disaster area where you can all check in, and an alternate phone. As those of us once in Boy Scounts knew/know, our motto was Be Prepared. I even have basic supplies in my cabinet at school should there be an earthquake as the bridges could go out and I couldn't get home. Basic clothes, food, toiletries, and always in my backpack, in case I am stuck anywhere with nothing to do, some hand sewing/quilting project. You didn't think I would forget that would you?! Steven Alaska "Polly Esther" wrote in message ... I'm hoping all our friends on the Atlantic coast even inland as much as 200 miles are paying serious attention to Hurricane Earl. Hurricanes do not roar up to the beach and slam on brakes. They weaken just a little when they hit land but they spawn tornadoes and all manner of misery. Just because you don't live out on a pier, you need to be alert. Hurricane Earl looks like a deadly threat. Polly |
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OT no brakes on Hurricanes
Watching Earl in Florida. More worried about DB in South Carolina who
is over 200 miles inland and got slammed by Hugo. Canned food in place. Coleman stove on the ready. Have time to get gas since we are too far south for Earl. Also time to turn over the glass top table. DS flyin from Boston to New Orleans this week. Earl may mess up his flight home- We have had very high tides and rip currents for the last week. Anna Belle in Palm Bay On Mon, 30 Aug 2010 21:55:49 -0500, "Polly Esther" wrote: Okay. Talking to myself here which is okay. If you are within 200 miles of the Atlantic, you need: gas in your car. (service stations can not pump gas if they lose power) cash. ATMs don't work without power either. your pills. If streets are flooded, you can't run to the pharmacy. And please. If you have a glass topped table on the patio, bring it inside. Ask Michelle what kind of mess they can make. Polly "Polly Esther" I'm hoping all our friends on the Atlantic coast even inland as much as 200 miles are paying serious attention to Hurricane Earl. Hurricanes do not roar up to the beach and slam on brakes. They weaken just a little when they hit land but they spawn tornadoes and all manner of misery. Just because you don't live out on a pier, you need to be alert. Hurricane Earl looks like a deadly threat. Polly |
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OT no brakes on Hurricanes
All of your warnings, Steve, are great practical stuff but in this day
of terrorism we need to add to the list. My husband works in Willis Tower (formerly named Sears Tower). After 9-11 he and his co-workers have added new plans. The company has regular fire drills where everyone in the office must exit all the way to the street level (its a long way down). Among his co-workers they have talked of plans if the entire Loop is shutdown and trains aren't running to the suburbs. He and all his co-workers are in good physical shape so they have planned to walk to Evanston, the nearest suburb where several of them live. It will be a long but doable walk. Even if I can not be in touch via telephone I will know that my husband will be safe in Evanston until we can figure out how to get him the next forty miles home. Susan On Mon, 30 Aug 2010 22:59:20 -0800, "Steven Cook" wrote: We all need to be ready. Right now it is the time for those in the Hurrican zone to have their survival kits and plans of action. Plains and Midwest, a good winter project for you would be to get ready for the next tornado season, if not right now since your season is not quite over. Forest fire areas, evacuation plans and what to quickly grab. Those of us in earthquake areas, act now. Our gallon green tea jugs are full of water to water the plants and in the event, they are our water source, as well as a crank radio and flashlight amongst other things. Winter areas, do you have a survival kit in your car? I will. A rubbermaid tote keeps it all contained in the trunk. Once the snow flies it comes out from under the workbench and into the car. Anyone else, do what you need to. Also, choose a meeting place should you become separated, and have an alternate. Also have a phone number of someone well away from your potential disaster area where you can all check in, and an alternate phone. As those of us once in Boy Scounts knew/know, our motto was Be Prepared. I even have basic supplies in my cabinet at school should there be an earthquake as the bridges could go out and I couldn't get home. Basic clothes, food, toiletries, and always in my backpack, in case I am stuck anywhere with nothing to do, some hand sewing/quilting project. You didn't think I would forget that would you?! Steven Alaska "Polly Esther" wrote in message ... I'm hoping all our friends on the Atlantic coast even inland as much as 200 miles are paying serious attention to Hurricane Earl. Hurricanes do not roar up to the beach and slam on brakes. They weaken just a little when they hit land but they spawn tornadoes and all manner of misery. Just because you don't live out on a pier, you need to be alert. Hurricane Earl looks like a deadly threat. Polly |
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DD keeps a 'bug out bag' in her trunk along side walking shoes. We are kind
of on our own at the edge of no where so I guess she would bug out to the other side of no where. Good that folks are planning for what the can. I think the latest that is advised here for an devastating earthquake is be prepared for NO help to get to us for at least 3 weeks. Be ready to survive on your own at least that long. Even govt. help that is set up will take at least that long. Taria "Susan Laity Price" wrote in message ... All of your warnings, Steve, are great practical stuff but in this day of terrorism we need to add to the list. My husband works in Willis Tower (formerly named Sears Tower). After 9-11 he and his co-workers have added new plans. The company has regular fire drills where everyone in the office must exit all the way to the street level (its a long way down). Among his co-workers they have talked of plans if the entire Loop is shutdown and trains aren't running to the suburbs. He and all his co-workers are in good physical shape so they have planned to walk to Evanston, the nearest suburb where several of them live. It will be a long but doable walk. Even if I can not be in touch via telephone I will know that my husband will be safe in Evanston until we can figure out how to get him the next forty miles home. Susan On Mon, 30 Aug 2010 22:59:20 -0800, "Steven Cook" wrote: We all need to be ready. Right now it is the time for those in the Hurrican zone to have their survival kits and plans of action. Plains and Midwest, a good winter project for you would be to get ready for the next tornado season, if not right now since your season is not quite over. Forest fire areas, evacuation plans and what to quickly grab. Those of us in earthquake areas, act now. Our gallon green tea jugs are full of water to water the plants and in the event, they are our water source, as well as a crank radio and flashlight amongst other things. Winter areas, do you have a survival kit in your car? I will. A rubbermaid tote keeps it all contained in the trunk. Once the snow flies it comes out from under the workbench and into the car. Anyone else, do what you need to. Also, choose a meeting place should you become separated, and have an alternate. Also have a phone number of someone well away from your potential disaster area where you can all check in, and an alternate phone. As those of us once in Boy Scounts knew/know, our motto was Be Prepared. I even have basic supplies in my cabinet at school should there be an earthquake as the bridges could go out and I couldn't get home. Basic clothes, food, toiletries, and always in my backpack, in case I am stuck anywhere with nothing to do, some hand sewing/quilting project. You didn't think I would forget that would you?! Steven Alaska "Polly Esther" wrote in message ... I'm hoping all our friends on the Atlantic coast even inland as much as 200 miles are paying serious attention to Hurricane Earl. Hurricanes do not roar up to the beach and slam on brakes. They weaken just a little when they hit land but they spawn tornadoes and all manner of misery. Just because you don't live out on a pier, you need to be alert. Hurricane Earl looks like a deadly threat. Polly |
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OT no brakes on Hurricanes
Up here in Maine, the local TV/radio stations (and newspapers) are
keeping a close eye on it. Even though it may not be a direct hit where you need to evacuate, still, the winds and heavy rains can be very destructive - loss of power, clean drinking water.... As a (retired) military family, we learned from typhoons that hit Japan, to keep supplies of canned food, large jugs for water, and all the stuff the others have listed (radio, batteries, medicines). I can also add: if you have kids, keep some games / books / coloring books&crayons on hand --- in case you lose power - it'll keep them occupied G Since the Navy days, we still keep supplies on hand. Some years back, we had a terrible ice storm and most areas lost power for a week or more. Thankfully, we had a shorter blackout and had many family members that stayed with us because they were without power. We also had a propane mini-stove - and a BBQ outside. Better safe/warm/fed than sorry. ME-Judy On Aug 30, 7:28*pm, "Polly Esther" wrote: I'm hoping all our friends on the Atlantic coast even inland as much as 200 miles are paying serious attention to Hurricane Earl. * * Hurricanes do not roar up to the beach and slam on brakes. *They weaken just a little when they hit land but they spawn tornadoes and all manner of misery. * * Just because you don't live out on a pier, you need to be alert. Hurricane Earl looks like a deadly threat. *Polly |
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Very good point Susan. I forgot about something like this, but then again,
for those like your husband that work in such a building, it is a daily and relevant reality. Our tallest building up here is 15 floors. Not negating the point, probably just why I didn't think of it. We do have a couple of stay put and lock down drills each year at school but that is more for an intruder or incident alert. In truth, I really should have considered something like what your husband and his co-workers are doing as I knew someone that died in the twin towers attack. Times have sure changed since my grade school days in the late 60's when we used to have to deal with bomb threats at our grade school on the college campus. Wishing everyone a be safe weekend and and beyond at all times. Steven Alaska "Susan Laity Price" wrote in message ... All of your warnings, Steve, are great practical stuff but in this day of terrorism we need to add to the list. My husband works in Willis Tower (formerly named Sears Tower). After 9-11 he and his co-workers have added new plans. The company has regular fire drills where everyone in the office must exit all the way to the street level (its a long way down). Among his co-workers they have talked of plans if the entire Loop is shutdown and trains aren't running to the suburbs. He and all his co-workers are in good physical shape so they have planned to walk to Evanston, the nearest suburb where several of them live. It will be a long but doable walk. Even if I can not be in touch via telephone I will know that my husband will be safe in Evanston until we can figure out how to get him the next forty miles home. Susan On Mon, 30 Aug 2010 22:59:20 -0800, "Steven Cook" wrote: We all need to be ready. Right now it is the time for those in the Hurrican zone to have their survival kits and plans of action. Plains and Midwest, a good winter project for you would be to get ready for the next tornado season, if not right now since your season is not quite over. Forest fire areas, evacuation plans and what to quickly grab. Those of us in earthquake areas, act now. Our gallon green tea jugs are full of water to water the plants and in the event, they are our water source, as well as a crank radio and flashlight amongst other things. Winter areas, do you have a survival kit in your car? I will. A rubbermaid tote keeps it all contained in the trunk. Once the snow flies it comes out from under the workbench and into the car. Anyone else, do what you need to. Also, choose a meeting place should you become separated, and have an alternate. Also have a phone number of someone well away from your potential disaster area where you can all check in, and an alternate phone. As those of us once in Boy Scounts knew/know, our motto was Be Prepared. I even have basic supplies in my cabinet at school should there be an earthquake as the bridges could go out and I couldn't get home. Basic clothes, food, toiletries, and always in my backpack, in case I am stuck anywhere with nothing to do, some hand sewing/quilting project. You didn't think I would forget that would you?! Steven Alaska "Polly Esther" wrote in message ... I'm hoping all our friends on the Atlantic coast even inland as much as 200 miles are paying serious attention to Hurricane Earl. Hurricanes do not roar up to the beach and slam on brakes. They weaken just a little when they hit land but they spawn tornadoes and all manner of misery. Just because you don't live out on a pier, you need to be alert. Hurricane Earl looks like a deadly threat. Polly |
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Hurricane weather folks are saying that too many are taking a cavalier
attitude about Earl. . . and mentioned that some areas of the east coast haven't had a ferocious hurricane since 1991. Judy, I'm so glad that you know the drill. Don't forget to put your kitchen trash can into the bathtub and fill it with water. That will let you flush if you loose power/water. Safe, warm and fed - those are good. So is flushing. Polly "ME-Judy" ... Up here in Maine, the local TV/radio stations (and newspapers) are keeping a close eye on it. Even though it may not be a direct hit where you need to evacuate, still, the winds and heavy rains can be very destructive - loss of power, clean drinking water.... As a (retired) military family, we learned from typhoons that hit Japan, to keep supplies of canned food, large jugs for water, and all the stuff the others have listed (radio, batteries, medicines). I can also add: if you have kids, keep some games / books / coloring books&crayons on hand --- in case you lose power - it'll keep them occupied G Since the Navy days, we still keep supplies on hand. Some years back, we had a terrible ice storm and most areas lost power for a week or more. Thankfully, we had a shorter blackout and had many family members that stayed with us because they were without power. We also had a propane mini-stove - and a BBQ outside. Better safe/warm/fed than sorry. ME-Judy |
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