Hurricane Season Officially Begins Today ! - Page 3

pek1 · 06-04-2006, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by LuciaDisturbed

Same here. I grew up mostly in the midwest, and always hated it. I really hated the cold and the snow. I've lived in Florida, and loved it.

I'd rather take my chances with a hurriance than with a tornado.

With hurriance you get warning like a week or more before it is supposed to hit. You can pack up and leave. But with twisters...you only get like 30 secs to get your ass to the basement (if you have one)or cellar or to get to middle of house like a closet. That is a lot more scarier.

Heat, humidity (which everyone complains about), cockroaches the size of Texas, alligators, rattlesnakes and, worst of all, Crowds, CRowds, CROwds, CROWds, CROWDs, CROWDS EVERYWHERE!!!

Yuk!!

Oceanbreeze · 06-04-2006, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Reba

Is there room for all coastal residents to move into your neighborhood?

Personally, I prefer taking a rare chance with a hurricane over day after day, month after month, year after year of cold and snow.

The cold and snow is hard on my body. The hot weather is better suited to my health, and it's worth it to us to brave the anxiety of hurricane season.

Oceanbreeze · 06-04-2006, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by LuciaDisturbed

Same here. I grew up mostly in the midwest, and always hated it. I really hated the cold and the snow. I've lived in Florida, and loved it.

I'd rather take my chances with a hurriance than with a tornado.

With hurriance you get warning like a week or more before it is supposed to hit. You can pack up and leave. But with twisters...you only get like 30 secs to get your ass to the basement (if you have one)or cellar or to get to middle of house like a closet. That is a lot more scarier.

True, but check this out! You get tornados embedded in the bands of an approaching tropical storm or hurricane. So, you're screwed, either way.

Thankfully, the tornados that spawn from hurricanes are of the weakened variety, but they can still tear a roof off a house. But as far as warnings go, you're right. You don't exactly get a week to prepare, but you DO get time. Whereas with a tornado, you MAY get fifteen minutes to get to safety, if you're lucky!

Gimme a hurricane over a tornado ANY DAY!

pek1 · 06-04-2006, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Oceanbreeze

True, but check this out! You get tornados embedded in the bands of an approaching tropical storm or hurricane. So, you're screwed, either way.

Thankfully, the tornados that spawn from hurricanes are of the weakened variety, but they can still tear a roof off a house. But as far as warnings go, you're right. You don't exactly get a week to prepare, but you DO get time. Whereas with a tornado, you MAY get fifteen minutes to get to safety, if you're lucky!

Gimme a hurricane over a tornado ANY DAY!

Cochroaches flying through the screens. Yeah, really nice weather.

Oceanbreeze · 06-04-2006, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by pek1

Cochroaches flying through the screens. Yeah, really nice weather.

And, your point is.... ??????????

Nancy · 06-04-2006, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Oceanbreeze

Thank you. We'll be prepared. We always are. From what I heard, though, the EAST COAST (including most of FL), has a higher statical chance of getting hit this year. We'll see. We're under the gun from about Sept through the end of Oct.

Same here....I have been through the 3 Hurricanes about 2 years ago (Charley, Frances, and the other one).

Oceanbreeze · 06-04-2006, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Nancy

Same here....I have been through the 3 Hurricanes about 2 years ago (Charley, Frances, and the other one).

We were hit by Katrina, Dennis, Wilma, and Rita last year (not in that order). Wasn't fun.

Btw, Nancy, we're going to be moving up to the mainland after this hurricane season. I finally convinced the 'ol man that it's time to get the hell out of here!

Moondancer · 06-04-2006, 09:02 PM

I agreed with ob and nancy... We should wear the white shirts with the black bold prints said "we always be the surviviors when it hits with our wisdom". I am from gulf coast also.

Oceanbreeze · 06-04-2006, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Moondancer

I agreed with ob and nancy... We should wear the white shirts with the black bold prints said "we always be the surviviors when it hits with our wisdom". I am from gulf coast also.

I feel for you guys. Y'all actually get nailed more than we do, and by stronger storms. Good luck to you this year!

Moondancer · 06-04-2006, 09:12 PM

Yes true, ob. Iam awared of all kind of storms for years. Thanks for ur support!

Heath · 06-04-2006, 09:12 PM

Count me in when I move back to Texas.

Y · 06-04-2006, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by pek1

Cochroaches flying through the screens. Yeah, really nice weather.

LOL

Moondancer · 06-04-2006, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by pek1

Cochroaches flying through the screens. Yeah, really nice weather.

Cockroaches is nothing to harm with. U can splat them with ur shoes or a roll of newspapers. It is nothing to afraid of.

FreedummyRing · 06-11-2006, 10:20 AM

Alberto became a tropical storm today.
Will we have hurricanes every year from now on?

I wonder how many insurance companies will go bankrupt
and I wonder if FEMA will get fed up.

Cousin Vinny · 06-11-2006, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by FreedummyRing

I wonder how many insurance companies will go bankrupt and I wonder if FEMA will get fed up.

Already, insurance companies are leaving risky areas such as Coastal NY or FL. They already have experienced huge losses during the past two hurricane seasons.

Where does this leave us? With state-funded insurance companies of the last resort, usually requiring expensive premiums.

Even then, FL's Citizens Property Insurance is still in the red and the taxpayers have to bail them out eventually, if collected premiums still don't cover the shortfall.

LuciaDisturbed · 06-11-2006, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Moondancer

Cockroaches is nothing to harm with. U can splat them with ur shoes or a roll of newspapers. It is nothing to afraid of.

Guess you ain't seen cockroaches the size of TEXAS.

**Reba** · 06-11-2006, 01:50 PM

Our community is getting ready for the hurricane season. Last week they had a drill (practice) for changing the highway exits for one-way evacuation traffic.

They publicized the rules for the pet shelter. Only one family member can accompany each pet to the shelter that is pet friendly. The pet shelter is at the municipal coliseum. Pet owners must bring a crate for their pet, a three-day supply of food and water, a rabies certificate and a leash.

The first year that they used the shelter for people and pets was 1999, during the evacuation for hurricane Floyd. They had 350 people and 250 pets that time. They are better planned for the next time, so they can handle more pets. But they really recommend evacuating, not shelters, if you have pets.

On a personal level of preparation, we called the town (again) to get permission to cut down some dangerous trees that overhang our house. So far, no luck.

We'll keep trying.

IslandGal · 06-11-2006, 01:55 PM

Here I am keeping my eye on Alberto's path. They are predicting that it will hit Florida by Tuesday and that is where I am. Hopefully it will not turn into a hurricane at all.

IslandGal · 06-11-2006, 02:02 PM

The last major hurricane I went through was Hurricane Ivan when it hit Grand Cayman in Sept 2004. I was living there at that time. It was a category 4 and then a 5 and then back to 4 when it hit us. It was moving very slow at 8 to 9 mph and we were battered on for 2 days. It was the most destructive storm I have had experienced. The aftermath was really bad. The memories of Hurricane Ivan will forever linger in me. Whenever I see the name of "Ivan" I shudder.

Oceanbreeze · 06-11-2006, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ButterflyGirl

Here I am keeping my eye on Alberto's path. They are predicting that it will hit Florida by Tuesday and that is where I am. Hopefully it will not turn into a hurricane at all.

Keep an eye on the storm, but I think it's safe to say it won't be a hurricane. Last I heard, it was either going to dissipate, or worst case scenerio, be a weak tropical storm when it came ashore. I'd be prepared for power outages and what not, but I wouldn't sweat this one TOO MUCH.

It's a good wake up call for those who need to get prepared, though. Because later on in the season, we'll need to be on our toes!

Hang in there! Only 5 more mos til the end of the season!

IslandGal · 06-11-2006, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Oceanbreeze

Keep an eye on the storm, but I think it's safe to say it won't be a hurricane. Last I heard, it was either going to dissipate, or worst case scenerio, be a weak tropical storm when it came ashore. I'd be prepared for power outages and what not, but I wouldn't sweat this one TOO MUCH.

It's a good wake up call for those who need to get prepared, though. Because later on in the season, we'll need to be on our toes!

Hang in there! Only 5 more mos til the end of the season!

So true that it is best to be prepared than be sorry. I also don't think Alberto will be a bad one but never know. I am in Central Florida and right now it is getting very cloudy with looks of some rain coming down. I see you are also in Florida. You hang in there too

Heath · 06-11-2006, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Oceanbreeze

Keep an eye on the storm.

It's a good wake up call for those who need to get prepared, though. Because later on in the season, we'll need to be on our toes!

Hang in there! Only 5 more mos til the end of the season!

Hi Oceanbreeze,

Sometimes the t.v. weatherman can be wrong, he thought 5 hurricanes this season and it turns out there were 8 hurricanes this season. I treat all hurricanes no matter, how strong or weak as a very dangerous event. It always helps alots to be very prepared with emergency water, food, blanket and plenty of ammo to stop the looters etc. My prayers are with all of you guys living in a hurricane zone. God Bless .....

Oceanbreeze · 06-11-2006, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Heath

Hi Oceanbreeze,

Sometimes the t.v. weatherman can be wrong, he thought 5 hurricanes this season and it turns out there were 8 hurricanes this season. I treat all hurricanes no matter, how strong or weak as a very dangerous event. It always helps alots to be very prepared with emergency water, food, blanket and plenty of ammo to stop the looters etc. My prayers are with all of you guys living in a hurricane zone. God Bless .....

True. BE PREPARED for anything, but what I was saying to ButterflyGirl is, don't panic! Just be prepared for anything, but listen to what your weather person is saying. It's true. They have gotten it wrong before, but it's better to listen than it is to not listen.

Those of us who've had experience with these storms knows what to expect, and that is the unexpected! Case in point: One of the storms last season that hit our area, I can't recall which one, was NOT supposed to affect US. It was supposed to cause headaches for Miami-Dade, but we were only supposed to get some rain and wind out of it. BUT... the storm tracked further south than expected, and we were dealing with a LOT more than "just alittle rain and some winds". Was it a major hurricane? No, it wasn't. But, a category 1 hurricane is no picnic, either. Especially, when you're NOT prepared for it.

We learmed our lesson.

Anyway, so yes, I agree with you. But, I was just trying to express upon BG not to panic. More often than not, the weather guys are wrong the OTHER WAY, and what is thought to become a big deal DOESN'T pan out that way.

pek1 · 06-11-2006, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Oceanbreeze

And, your point is.... ??????????

Cockroaches carry diseases. A house is never clean or free of them once they move in. Give me a blizzard anyday, as those bugs can't survive in cold weather.

**Reba** · 06-11-2006, 03:57 PM

We prefer to call them "Palmetto bugs".

**Foxrac** · 06-11-2006, 04:11 PM

Tired of hurricane? then moving to CA or most islands of Hawaii that has no hurricane but Hawaii (except in Oahu, Maui and Big Island) got hurricane at once in 1992.

If need help then PM to Javapride then she can help you.

Oceanbreeze · 06-11-2006, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Reba

We prefer to call them "Palmetto bugs".

True.

But, they are nasty lil devils.

Oceanbreeze · 06-11-2006, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by TrippLA

Tired of hurricane? then moving to CA or most islands of Hawaii that has no hurricane but Hawaii (except in Oahu, Maui and Big Island) got hurricane at once in 1992.

If need help then PM to Javapride then she can help you.

Uh, no thanks.

I am happy where I am, thank you!

IslandGal · 06-11-2006, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Oceanbreeze

Uh, no thanks.

I am happy where I am, thank you!

Same with me!

By the way, TrippLA, there are some other natural disasters everywhere else so hurricanes are not the only ones

LuciaDisturbed · 06-11-2006, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by pek1

Cockroaches carry diseases. A house is never clean or free of them once they move in. Give me a blizzard anyday, as those bugs can't survive in cold weather.

People around here don't seem to act like cockroaches are a big deal. But people in MN do make a big deal about it.

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06-04-2006, 09:02 PM	#68 (permalink)
Moondancer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 427	I agreed with ob and nancy... We should wear the white shirts with the black bold prints said "we always be the surviviors when it hits with our wisdom". I am from gulf coast also.

06-04-2006, 09:12 PM	#70 (permalink)
Moondancer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 427	Yes true, ob. Iam awared of all kind of storms for years. Thanks for ur support!

06-04-2006, 09:12 PM	#71 (permalink)
Heath Banned Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 8,088	Count me in when I move back to Texas.

06-11-2006, 10:20 AM	#74 (permalink)
FreedummyRing Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 378	Alberto became a tropical storm today. Will we have hurricanes every year from now on? I wonder how many insurance companies will go bankrupt and I wonder if FEMA will get fed up.

06-11-2006, 01:50 PM	#77 (permalink)
Reba Granny Terp Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 39,531	Our community is getting ready for the hurricane season. Last week they had a drill (practice) for changing the highway exits for one-way evacuation traffic. They publicized the rules for the pet shelter. Only one family member can accompany each pet to the shelter that is pet friendly. The pet shelter is at the municipal coliseum. Pet owners must bring a crate for their pet, a three-day supply of food and water, a rabies certificate and a leash. The first year that they used the shelter for people and pets was 1999, during the evacuation for hurricane Floyd. They had 350 people and 250 pets that time. They are better planned for the next time, so they can handle more pets. But they really recommend evacuating, not shelters, if you have pets. On a personal level of preparation, we called the town (again) to get permission to cut down some dangerous trees that overhang our house. So far, no luck. We'll keep trying.

06-11-2006, 01:55 PM	#78 (permalink)
IslandGal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sunshine State Posts: 4,322	Here I am keeping my eye on Alberto's path. They are predicting that it will hit Florida by Tuesday and that is where I am. Hopefully it will not turn into a hurricane at all.

06-11-2006, 02:02 PM	#79 (permalink)
IslandGal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sunshine State Posts: 4,322	The last major hurricane I went through was Hurricane Ivan when it hit Grand Cayman in Sept 2004. I was living there at that time. It was a category 4 and then a 5 and then back to 4 when it hit us. It was moving very slow at 8 to 9 mph and we were battered on for 2 days. It was the most destructive storm I have had experienced. The aftermath was really bad. The memories of Hurricane Ivan will forever linger in me. Whenever I see the name of "Ivan" I shudder.

06-11-2006, 03:57 PM	#85 (permalink)
Reba Granny Terp Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 39,531	We prefer to call them "Palmetto bugs".