ISABELLE ON TARGET TO HIT MY AREA TONIGHT/TOMORROW!!!

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Living here in the most Southern part of Va, near the outer banks of North Caronlina, puts me at great risk to have ISABELLE hit us...

In fact, all the schools are already closed as s are the courts...

Gas stations have run out of gas and the whole city is a total mess right now...

If I lose electricy, obviously I won't be posting until it returns...

Just letting you guys know...

My next door neighbor has evacuated, but I don't feel it to be necessary because this isn't the first one for me and my house is already secured...

It's amazing that we cannot watch any television because everything is interrupted with warnings about ISABELLE...

She is supposed to hit mainland around midnight tonight with the EYE hitting nearby sometime early tomorrow afternoon..

Anyone else affected or have something to add?

THE SHRINK
 

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good luck Shrink....make sure you have enough food and water for a few days
 

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Man Shrink, are you sure your not in any danger? This is a big one. Be careful sir.
 

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Shrink,
Be careful this one is a wild one!Get yourself a generator and keep posting to let us know you're OK! Stay safe and good luck! Gambling is great but life is more important, well a little more anyhow,lol!
 

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SHRINK

If it gets bad you can come to my Trailer in Richmond and hangout with me,my wife, 7 kids and 4 dogs.Were having Hamburger helper burgers, without the hamburger(i am on a tight budget).
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Seriously, I am in Richmond, and I know a lot of the Hotels are booked so if you need a place to stay you are welcome even though I don't know you.

It looks like the major part of the storm is going to miss you. GL
 

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Shrink, get on a plane and come visit, the only hurricanes here are the ones you can drink! Plenty of room at Grande Inn.
 

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GL - you probably won't have any problems, but I would assume you know what to do about the possibility of looters.

A tip: clean your bathtubs well and fill them with water. If the water supply gets contaminated or shut off, you can boil the water from the tub for what you need.

A list from FEMA - not all will apply or you will have done - GL ...

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BEFORE HURRICANE SEASON STARTS

Plan an evacuation route.

Contact the local emergency management office or American Red Cross chapter, and ask for the community hurricane preparedness plan. This plan should include information on the safest evacuation routes and nearby shelters.

Learn safe routes inland.

Be ready to drive 20 to 50 miles inland to locate a safe place.

Have disaster supplies on hand.

Flashlight and extra batteries

Portable, battery-operated radio and extra batteries

First aid kit and manual
Emergency food and water
Non-electric can opener
Essential medicines
Cash and credit cards
Sturdy shoes

Make arrangements for pets.
Pets may not be allowed into emergency shelters for health and space reasons.
Contact your local humane society for information on local animal shelters.

Make sure that all family members know how to respond after a hurricane.

Teach family members how and when to turn off gas, electricity, and water.

Teach children how and when to call 9-1-1, police, or fire department and which radio station to tune to for emergency information.

Protect your windows.

Permanent shutters are the best protection. A lower-cost approach is to put up plywood panels. Use 1/2 inch plywood - marine plywood is best - cut to fit each window. Remember to mark which board fits which window.

Pre-drill holes every 18 inches for screws. Do this long before the storm.

Trim back dead or weak branches from trees.

Check into flood insurance.

You can find out about the National Flood Insurance Program through your local insurance agent or emergency management office. There is normally a 30-day waiting period before a new policy becomes effective.

Homeowners polices do not cover damage from the flooding that accompanies a hurricane.

Develop an emergency communication plan.

In case family members are separated from one another during a disaster (a real possibility during the day when adults are at work and children are at school), have a plan for getting back together.

Ask an out-of-state relative or friend to serve as the "family contact." After a disaster, it's often easier to call long distance. Make sure everyone in the family knows the name, address, and phone number of the contact person.

DURING A HURRICANE WATCH

(A Hurricane Watch is issued when there is a threat of hurricane conditions within 24-36 hours.)

Listen to a battery-operated radio or television for hurricane progress reports.

Check emergency supplies.
Fuel car.

Bring in outdoor objects such as lawn furniture, toys, and garden tools and anchor objects that cannot be brought inside.

Secure buildings by closing and boarding up windows. Remove outside antennas.

Turn refrigerator and freezer to coldest settings. Open only when absolutely necessary and close quickly.

Store drinking water in clean bathtubs, jugs, bottles, and cooking utensils.

Store valuables and personal papers in a waterproof container on the highest level of your home.

Review evacuation plan.

Moor boat securely or move it to a designated safe place. Use rope or chain to secure boat to trailer. Use tiedowns to anchor trailer to the ground or house.

DURING A HURRICANE WARNING

(A Hurricane Warning is issued when hurricane conditions (winds of 74 miles per hour or greater, or dangerously high water and rough seas) are expected in 24 hours or less.)

Listen constantly to a battery-operated radio or television for official instructions.

If in a mobile home, check tiedowns and evacuate immediately.

Avoid elevators.

If at home:

Stay inside, away from windows, skylights, and glass doors.

Keep a supply of flashlights and extra batteries handy. Avoid open flames, such as candles and kerosene lamps, as a source of light.

If power is lost, turn off major appliances to reduce power "surge" when electricity is restored.

If officials indicate evacuation is necessary:

Leave as soon as possible. Avoid flooded roads and watch for washed-out bridges.

Secure your home by unplugging appliances and turning off electricity and the main water valve.

Tell someone outside of the storm area where you are going.

If time permits, and you live in an identified surge zone, elevate furniture to protect it from flooding or better yet, move it to a higher floor.

Take pre-assembled emergency supplies, warm protective clothing, blankets and sleeping bags to shelter.

Lock up home and leave.

AFTER THE STORM

Stay tuned to local radio for information.

Help injured or trapped persons.

Give first aid where appropriate.

Do not move seriously injured persons unless they are in immediate danger of further injury. Call for help.

Return home only after authorities advise that it is safe to do so.

Avoid loose or dangling power lines and report them immediately to the power company, police, or fire department.

Enter your home with caution. Beware of snakes, insects, and animals driven to higher ground by flood water.

Open windows and doors to ventilate and dry your home.

Check refrigerated foods for spoilage.

Take pictures of the damage, both to the house and its contents for insurance claims.

Drive only if absolutely necessary and avoid flooded roads and washed-out bridges.

Use telephone only for emergency calls.

INSPECTING UTILITIES IN A DAMAGED HOME

Check for gas leaks--If you smell gas or hear blowing or hissing noise, open a window and quickly leave the building. Turn off the gas at the outside main valve if you can and call the gas company from a neighbor's home. If you turn off the gas for any reason, it must be turned back on by a professional.

Look for electrical system damage--If you see sparks or broken or frayed wires, or if you smell hot insulation, turn off the electricity at the main fuse box or circuit breaker. If you have to step in water to get to the fuse box or circuit breaker, call an electrician first for advice.

Check for sewage and water lines damage--If you suspect sewage lines are damaged avoid using the toilets and call a plumber. If water pipes are damaged, contact the water company and avoid the water from the tap. You can obtain safe water by melting ice cubes.
 

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You're welcome - also, if you have eldery and/or infirm neighbors, it is always a good idea to check on them - often the elderly won't leave out of sheer stubbornness but may not be very well prepared.

Be aware your cell phone may not work if transmission towers get knocked out or the power goes out. Finally, when we lived in New Orleans we always carried a list of all emergency phone numbers (electricity, gas, phone, police, ambulance) and our relatives' and friends' phone numbers - the latter were for in case we had to evacuate in a hurry and wanted to be able to let them know we were okay from some motel.
 

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SHRINK - Just start drinking VODKA now and don't stop 'till you pass out.

When you come too it will all be over and your house will be OK.
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lol ...

"Joe Hardison decided to ride out the storm on his 35-foot houseboat on Bogue Sound in Morehead City, N.C., as he did with Hurricanes Hugo, Fran, Bertha, Bonnie and others whose names he couldn't remember.

The 59-year-old air-conditioning technician stocked the vessel with 120 pounds of ice, 50 gallons of water and a half-gallon of rum."
 

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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR> if you have eldery and/or infirm neighbors, it is always a good idea to check on them - often the elderly won't leave out of sheer stubbornness but may not be very well prepared.
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Jazz - Shrink is the eldery neighbor.
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Seriously Shrink, all the best riding out this storm.
 

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Thanks Lakerfan!!

The hurricane is about to hit the outerbanks of NC...

We will lose power here shortly, so I won't be able to post...
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Winds are really picking up momentum and it is raining hard...

Ken
 

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btw, also watch out for these ...

"At 5 a.m. EDT, Isabel was about 155 miles southeast of North Carolina's Cape Hatteras. It had picked up speed, moving northwest at around 14 mph. It's expected to stay at a similar strength as it moves closer to land and could spawn isolated tornadoes in eastern North Carolina and southeastern Virginia. Forecasters said Isabel's remnants could hit Quebec by Saturday."
 

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Jazz-
you must have llived in louisiana..
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I know the huricane to do list off the top of my head..

Shrink-
want me to send some generators up there for you so you can keep posting...
 

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yeah, lived in New Orleans for 10 years in the later 60's - mid-70's
 

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SHRINK, I hope you have time to read this, but you’re probably downstairs by now, hiding under an oak table. Well, I hope you brought your ‘Hurricane For Dummies’ book, very good pointers on ‘dos and don’ts’ for class three hurricanes. Also, you should have a canoe securely fastened to the roof of your home, as the water level will surely begin to rise, forcing you from your basement to the safety – temporarily – of your roof. Fear not tho. By the time the water level does reach your roof, I’m sure the 130 MPH winds will have diminished to under 50 MPH, so no worry of getting blown from your roof. Once the water does engulf your entire home, roof included, now is the time to board your canoe – don’t forget a life preserver!

As you paddle down what used to be your ‘Main Street’ you will likely observe many desperate people clinging to various objects, pleading for assistance. My advice, SHRINK, don’t help them. Likely a ruse to get your canoe. Remember, in these types of situations it’s EVERY MAN / WOMAN for themselves…Just keep paddling West SHRINK. You’re bound to hit land.

GL to ya!
 

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