Hurricane Isaac is coming....

JayTee146
JayTee146 Posts: 218 Member
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We're actually expecting the hurricane to make land fall on the coast area where I'm from either tonight or first thing tomorrow morning.

I'm ready but nervous because this go around I have an 11 month old.... I'm sitting at work checking my list of items and I guess I"ll go fill up my car.

When Hurrican Katrinia Came My mother, brother, and myself were without power for 2 weeks.. hopefully it won't be that bad :(

Anyone else affected by the hurricane?
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  • NewChristina
    NewChristina Posts: 250 Member
    Prayers to you and your area.
  • contingencyplan
    contingencyplan Posts: 3,639 Member
    Not this one no. However my mother and I lost our home and all our possessions in Hurricane Wilma in 2005.

    You need to evacuate. If you are in an area that is expecting any kind of serious effect from it you need to evacuate.
  • BandForAlyAnne
    BandForAlyAnne Posts: 321 Member
    i was hit by ike pretty bad. i dont think issac is going to be too terrible. hopefully not anyways. but my sister is pissed. she booked a trip to new orleans for this weekend. it sucks for her, but i am less worried about her vacation and more worried about people that actually live in the low area there.
  • nashai01
    nashai01 Posts: 536 Member
    Prayers go out to you and your family
  • horsepullerlovesme
    horsepullerlovesme Posts: 228 Member
    i will keep u in our prayers!!!!! hope u and ur fam will b safe! :wink:
  • jynxxxed
    jynxxxed Posts: 1,010 Member
    I'm in Florida and they expected it to hit us initially.. we had a lot of nasty storms and tornadoes yesterday from JUST the outskirts of the storm. Be careful and evacuate if you can!
  • Jeneba
    Jeneba Posts: 699 Member
    Please keep us informed. Keeping you in my prayers.
  • bellesouth18
    bellesouth18 Posts: 1,071 Member
    I'm in Mobile, waiting for it to get worse!
  • gjulie
    gjulie Posts: 391
    Oh dear God!We in Ireland complain about the rain but never see anything like that,I hope everyone will be alright,my prayers are with you all!
  • Alford96
    Alford96 Posts: 70
    yeah, we're in the Baton Rouge area so we are preparing now. tying everything down, taking care of the animals. etc... I'm not expecting it to be too bad, kind of like the storm we had the year before Katrina (I think it was Ike??) but you never know. Prayers to everyone in the affected areas!
  • dbevisjr
    dbevisjr Posts: 183
    If it isn't too late I would feel better if you and the baby got out of town for a fews days. The wind isn't going to be as bad as Katrina but since a good portion of NO is at or below sea level the storm surge and the amount of rain will be big issues. Especially if you are in the northeast quadrant of the storm. I lived in Marrero when Hurricane Babe came through back around 1977 or so. Got a lot of water. Hope all is well for you.
  • hkevans724
    hkevans724 Posts: 241 Member
    I am in Mobile.. I don't think it's going to be any worse than our regular afternoon thunderstorms.. to look at the radar it's not really that bad. It's still hasn't been upgraded to a hurricane.. I am just bored at work because everyone closed down.. it's not even raining..
  • bellesouth18
    bellesouth18 Posts: 1,071 Member
    I am in Mobile.. I don't think it's going to be any worse than our regular afternoon thunderstorms.. to look at the radar it's not really that bad. It's still hasn't been upgraded to a hurricane.. I am just bored at work because everyone closed down.. it's not even raining..

    Me, too! I really hope it's a dud.
  • jynxxxed
    jynxxxed Posts: 1,010 Member
    Even the edge of the storm was producing multiple tornadoes here yesterday off of very TINY cells that were coming through. They were extremely intense. Don't take it too lightly even though it's not a higher category storm.
  • bellesouth18
    bellesouth18 Posts: 1,071 Member
    Even the edge of the storm was producing multiple tornadoes here yesterday off of very TINY cells that were coming through. They were extremely intense. Don't take it too lightly even though it's not a higher category storm.

    I'm not. I've been through too many to take it lightly. Each is different.
  • jynxxxed
    jynxxxed Posts: 1,010 Member
    Even the edge of the storm was producing multiple tornadoes here yesterday off of very TINY cells that were coming through. They were extremely intense. Don't take it too lightly even though it's not a higher category storm.

    I'm not. I've been through too many to take it lightly. Each is different.

    Definitely. Here in Florida everybody seems to think we're immune to large storm systems since every single one always "comes right at us" and dodges us last minute. If we ever got hit by something we would be hit HARD since nobody takes them seriously and just throws hurricane parties and goes surfing.
  • mamakira
    mamakira Posts: 366
    Prayers go out to you and your family. Hope you stay safe.
    Luckyly no Hurricane area in Sweden where I live.
  • bellesouth18
    bellesouth18 Posts: 1,071 Member
    Even the edge of the storm was producing multiple tornadoes here yesterday off of very TINY cells that were coming through. They were extremely intense. Don't take it too lightly even though it's not a higher category storm.

    I'm not. I've been through too many to take it lightly. Each is different.

    Definitely. Here in Florida everybody seems to think we're immune to large storm systems since every single one always "comes right at us" and dodges us last minute. If we ever got hit by something we would be hit HARD since nobody takes them seriously and just throws hurricane parties and goes surfing.

    I remember when Camille hit Biloxi, Mississippi, in 1969. It woke up lots of people, but not enough. When Hurricane Frederick hit Mobile in 1979, it was one humongous wake up call to my area. It just about destroyed this whole city.
  • bellesouth18
    bellesouth18 Posts: 1,071 Member
    Prayers go out to you and your family. Hope you stay safe.
    Luckyly no Hurricane area in Sweden where I live.

    Lots of snow! I would act like a total fool, playing in the snow for hours on end. My inner child would take over. haha It snows here once in a blue moon and I go play in it every time. :o)
  • SeaChele77
    SeaChele77 Posts: 1,103 Member
    Even the edge of the storm was producing multiple tornadoes here yesterday off of very TINY cells that were coming through. They were extremely intense. Don't take it too lightly even though it's not a higher category storm.

    I'm not. I've been through too many to take it lightly. Each is different.

    Definitely. Here in Florida everybody seems to think we're immune to large storm systems since every single one always "comes right at us" and dodges us last minute. If we ever got hit by something we would be hit HARD since nobody takes them seriously and just throws hurricane parties and goes surfing.

    Whats wrong with a hurricane party? You can be smart and have a hurricane party!!
    We have PLENTY of time to prepare for these storms - its not like they form right on top of us!! We started to clean up, gas up, stock up on Wed and Thurs. By Sat we were ready to have friends over - cards and rum make for an awesome time waiting for the storm to come through.


    The thing is - people often wait until the very last moment. NOAA is really good at their job and has done great job at predicting where the storm will hit and the intensity.

    I'd rather deal with Hurricanes any day of the week over earthquakes, blizzards, tornados, wild fires!!!
  • Troll
    Troll Posts: 922 Member
    Im in SE texas, we're watching it. took down our canopy and moved lawn chairs. hope it doesnt get ugly for anyone. o had two friends bail out of new orleans last night.
  • RaeLB
    RaeLB Posts: 1,216 Member
    No Hurricanes in Ontario. I lived & worked in Mississippi post-Katrina, it was so tragic. My prayers are with the people (& my friends) in the Gulf Coast.
  • aegisprncs
    aegisprncs Posts: 236 Member
    Even the edge of the storm was producing multiple tornadoes here yesterday off of very TINY cells that were coming through. They were extremely intense. Don't take it too lightly even though it's not a higher category storm.

    I'm not. I've been through too many to take it lightly. Each is different.

    Definitely. Here in Florida everybody seems to think we're immune to large storm systems since every single one always "comes right at us" and dodges us last minute. If we ever got hit by something we would be hit HARD since nobody takes them seriously and just throws hurricane parties and goes surfing.

    Whats wrong with a hurricane party? You can be smart and have a hurricane party!!
    We have PLENTY of time to prepare for these storms - its not like they form right on top of us!! We started to clean up, gas up, stock up on Wed and Thurs. By Sat we were ready to have friends over - cards and rum make for an awesome time waiting for the storm to come through.


    The thing is - people often wait until the very last moment. NOAA is really good at their job and has done great job at predicting where the storm will hit and the intensity.

    I'd rather deal with Hurricanes any day of the week over earthquakes, blizzards, tornados, wild fires!!!

    I completely agree :-)
  • jynxxxed
    jynxxxed Posts: 1,010 Member
    Even the edge of the storm was producing multiple tornadoes here yesterday off of very TINY cells that were coming through. They were extremely intense. Don't take it too lightly even though it's not a higher category storm.

    I'm not. I've been through too many to take it lightly. Each is different.

    Definitely. Here in Florida everybody seems to think we're immune to large storm systems since every single one always "comes right at us" and dodges us last minute. If we ever got hit by something we would be hit HARD since nobody takes them seriously and just throws hurricane parties and goes surfing.

    Whats wrong with a hurricane party? You can be smart and have a hurricane party!!
    We have PLENTY of time to prepare for these storms - its not like they form right on top of us!! We started to clean up, gas up, stock up on Wed and Thurs. By Sat we were ready to have friends over - cards and rum make for an awesome time waiting for the storm to come through.


    The thing is - people often wait until the very last moment. NOAA is really good at their job and has done great job at predicting where the storm will hit and the intensity.

    I'd rather deal with Hurricanes any day of the week over earthquakes, blizzards, tornados, wild fires!!!

    Haha nothing wrong with a hurricane party! What I mean though is when a hurricane is expected to hit, people here only seem to buy alcohol instead of water/other essentials because they know it won't hit us, as usual. Majority of people I knew were posting on facebook to sound 'cool' about how they weren't going to prepare for the storm except to sit out on the beach for a while to catch waves.

    And of course, they were right. Our state somehow dodged it AGAIN. I hope that everybody in the storm's path is well prepared and safe!
  • SeaChele77
    SeaChele77 Posts: 1,103 Member
    Even the edge of the storm was producing multiple tornadoes here yesterday off of very TINY cells that were coming through. They were extremely intense. Don't take it too lightly even though it's not a higher category storm.

    I'm not. I've been through too many to take it lightly. Each is different.

    Definitely. Here in Florida everybody seems to think we're immune to large storm systems since every single one always "comes right at us" and dodges us last minute. If we ever got hit by something we would be hit HARD since nobody takes them seriously and just throws hurricane parties and goes surfing.

    Whats wrong with a hurricane party? You can be smart and have a hurricane party!!
    We have PLENTY of time to prepare for these storms - its not like they form right on top of us!! We started to clean up, gas up, stock up on Wed and Thurs. By Sat we were ready to have friends over - cards and rum make for an awesome time waiting for the storm to come through.


    The thing is - people often wait until the very last moment. NOAA is really good at their job and has done great job at predicting where the storm will hit and the intensity.

    I'd rather deal with Hurricanes any day of the week over earthquakes, blizzards, tornados, wild fires!!!

    Haha nothing wrong with a hurricane party! What I mean though is when a hurricane is expected to hit, people here only seem to buy alcohol instead of water/other essentials because they know it won't hit us, as usual. Majority of people I knew were posting on facebook to sound 'cool' about how they weren't going to prepare for the storm except to sit out on the beach for a while to catch waves.

    And of course, they were right. Our state somehow dodged it AGAIN. I hope that everybody in the storm's path is well prepared and safe!

    :happy: Gotcha!!

    And yes there are some idiots who are not prepared and suffer the consequences. Prepare, prepare and maybe a little more preparing - then PARTAY!!! :drinker:
  • sixout
    sixout Posts: 3,128 Member
    Um, isn't it mandatory to evacuate if you have a child that is unable to care for itself if you are incapable? If not, it should be. And you're completely ridiculous for not leaving if you honestly think it's going to be bad enough to cause loss of power.
  • Foxypoo61287
    Foxypoo61287 Posts: 638 Member
    We're actually expecting the hurricane to make land fall on the coast area where I'm from either tonight or first thing tomorrow morning.

    I'm ready but nervous because this go around I have an 11 month old.... I'm sitting at work checking my list of items and I guess I"ll go fill up my car.

    When Hurrican Katrinia Came My mother, brother, and myself were without power for 2 weeks.. hopefully it won't be that bad :(

    Anyone else affected by the hurricane?


    It was just a TS when it came to S. Fla. REALLY REALLY bad rain. If you look at the other Hurricane Isaac threads out there, and look at some of the photo's I posted...we are on the SOUTHEASTERN part of fla..which was hardly touched, and still had some serious flooding.
  • JayTee146
    JayTee146 Posts: 218 Member
    I went to the store yesterday because I got nervous that I didn't have enough water and.. it looked like a bomb hit the store.. people were clearing shelves of canned food, I seen people walking around with one and two baskets full of water... I thought wow! I just wanna grocery shop! not to mention I waited in line for almost 20 minutes.

    I just discovered a few hours ago I've been :grumble: "drafted":grumble: by my boss and his boss to volenteer at the shelter. I normally wouldn't have an issue except for now I have a child and I don't want to leave her for anything in the world. I'm to report there in the morning. I did tell my boss to tell his boss that I'm taking down addresses so that I can mail pics of my BUTT for them to kiss:smooched: if it's not looking right tomorrow. He kept talking and I said... hey.. sir... just tell me who to address this letter to because I'm not leaving my HOUSE! my heart goes out to anyone displaced by this storm/hurricane however I don't want to leave my baby at allllllllllllll!
  • JayTee146
    JayTee146 Posts: 218 Member
    Um, isn't it mandatory to evacuate if you have a child that is unable to care for itself if you are incapable? If not, it should be. And you're completely ridiculous for not leaving if you honestly think it's going to be bad enough to cause loss of power.

    no where to go... I don't have the resources or money to go anywhere. I'm not on the coast I'm about an hour and a half or so away... True I should have an emergency fund to go so I wouldn't have to worry but honest.. all extra money goes towards caring for my daughter and bills...
  • MidnightSaturn
    MidnightSaturn Posts: 16 Member
    Um, isn't it mandatory to evacuate if you have a child that is unable to care for itself if you are incapable? If not, it should be. And you're completely ridiculous for not leaving if you honestly think it's going to be bad enough to cause loss of power.


    No one is ridiculous if they can't leave their homes for stuff like this. We all have our individual situations, some of us have nowhere to go, and the power companies aren't exactly the best. We live in Baton Rouge and every time the wind blows our lights go out, whether there's a storm or a sunny day out. Please be a little more considerate when it comes to these things, they're quite devastating for everyone involved.

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