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Proclivities
Location: Paris of the Piedmont Gender:
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Oct 10, 2018 - 2:00pm |
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cc_rider wrote: Yeah, I'm keeping an eye on the updates. Lots of people did not leave, I think there are going to be a significant number of deaths.
Katrina had the same problem: 'Oh, we've been through dozens of hurricanes, we can handle it.'
Let's hope it's not as bad as I'm afraid it is.
I have (ex) relatives in Greenville and Montgomery, they could get hit pretty hard too. c.
In recent years a lot of people seem to base whether or not they'll evacuate purely on the Category rating - which is primarily wind speeds - and ignore the rain and surge predictions. Those are a lot of the folks who drown in flash floods or get their cars washed away in overflowing streams and rivers. That happened in NC to some extent a few weeks ago. Still, this storm is at Category 4 - I wouldn't have been sticking around.
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cc_rider
Location: Bastrop Gender:
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Oct 10, 2018 - 1:51pm |
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miamizsun wrote:i'm sure we'll see some damage/destruction
edit: mexico beach took it on the chin Yeah, I'm keeping an eye on the updates. Lots of people did not leave, I think there are going to be a significant number of deaths. Katrina had the same problem: 'Oh, we've been through dozens of hurricanes, we can handle it.' Let's hope it's not as bad as I'm afraid it is. I have (ex) relatives in Greenville and Montgomery, they could get hit pretty hard too. c.
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miamizsun
Location: (3283.1 Miles SE of RP) Gender:
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Oct 10, 2018 - 11:55am |
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cc_rider wrote: I'm sure it's code within X distance of the coast. But if the storm hits 145+ like they say it might, all bets are off.
Driving along 30A it's kind of amazing to see some of the old places that are still standing. My guess is most of those will be gone after this though.
c. i'm sure we'll see some damage/destruction edit: mexico beach took it on the chin
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oldviolin
Location: esse quam videri Gender:
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Oct 10, 2018 - 9:00am |
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cc_rider wrote: I'm sure it's code within X distance of the coast. But if the storm hits 145+ like they say it might, all bets are off.
Driving along 30A it's kind of amazing to see some of the old places that are still standing. My guess is most of those will be gone after this though.
c.
Like a scouring pad
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oldviolin
Location: esse quam videri Gender:
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Oct 10, 2018 - 8:59am |
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miamizsun wrote:
practically all of the new construction i've seen (or vacationed in) has super-duper reinforced glass that supposedly will withstand a hurricane, tsunami, earthquake, alien attack and the occasional indirect meteor strike
maybe
Watched a low Cat 1 come ashore at N. Myrtle Beach while on the 10th floor of one of those buildings several years ago. The balcony glass was at least a half inch thick and tempered. Must cost a fortune to build but I'll bet the rents pay for it all in just a few seasons
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cc_rider
Location: Bastrop Gender:
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Oct 10, 2018 - 8:57am |
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miamizsun wrote:
practically all of the new construction i've seen (or vacationed in) has super-duper reinforced glass that supposedly will withstand a hurricane, tsunami, earthquake, alien attack and the occasional indirect meteor strike
maybe
I'm sure it's code within X distance of the coast. But if the storm hits 145+ like they say it might, all bets are off.Driving along 30A it's kind of amazing to see some of the old places that are still standing. My guess is most of those will be gone after this though. c.
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miamizsun
Location: (3283.1 Miles SE of RP) Gender:
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Oct 10, 2018 - 8:50am |
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cc_rider wrote: I grew up in Alabama and spent a lot of time in the Ft. Walton/Destin area. Less so near Panama City, but still. To this day I'm spoiled for any other beaches.
Most of the big condo-type structures are built with a 'blow-through' design. The structural walls are heavily-reinforced concrete and perpendicular to the beach. The idea is, in the worst storms the interiors get blasted away, but the structure remains intact. Last time I was in the area I saw a number of houses being built on/near the beach, but all were concrete. Probably code now.
Best wishes to those folks, let's hope not too many try to ride it out. Living on the coast seems to get people complacent: seen one 'cane, seen 'em all. But recent history shows that ain't necessarily so... c. practically all of the new construction i've seen (or vacationed in) has super-duper reinforced glass that supposedly will withstand a hurricane, tsunami, earthquake, alien attack and the occasional indirect meteor strike maybe
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miamizsun
Location: (3283.1 Miles SE of RP) Gender:
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Oct 10, 2018 - 8:45am |
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cc_rider wrote:It's gonna be bad. Waffle House is closed. c.
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cc_rider
Location: Bastrop Gender:
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Oct 10, 2018 - 8:38am |
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It's gonna be bad. Waffle House is closed. c.
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cc_rider
Location: Bastrop Gender:
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Oct 10, 2018 - 8:23am |
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miamizsun wrote:it looks like this storm has strengthened
over the last few years i've spent time on cape san blas and all over the gulf area
most of the properties on the beach are beefed up and elevated to handle a surge
hopefully they have prepped and evacuated I grew up in Alabama and spent a lot of time in the Ft. Walton/Destin area. Less so near Panama City, but still. To this day I'm spoiled for any other beaches. Most of the big condo-type structures are built with a 'blow-through' design. The structural walls are heavily-reinforced concrete and perpendicular to the beach. The idea is, in the worst storms the interiors get blasted away, but the structure remains intact. Last time I was in the area I saw a number of houses being built on/near the beach, but all were concrete. Probably code now. Best wishes to those folks, let's hope not too many try to ride it out. Living on the coast seems to get people complacent: seen one 'cane, seen 'em all. But recent history shows that ain't necessarily so... c.
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Coaxial
Location: Comfortably numb in So Texas Gender:
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Oct 10, 2018 - 5:52am |
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miamizsun wrote:it looks like this storm has strengthened
over the last few years i've spent time on cape san blas and all over the gulf area
most of the properties on the beach are beefed up and elevated to handle a surge
hopefully they have prepped and evacuated
Yes...First time ever for one this big to actually make it to the Panhandle. Batten down the hatches, folks.
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miamizsun
Location: (3283.1 Miles SE of RP) Gender:
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Oct 10, 2018 - 5:48am |
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it looks like this storm has strengthened
over the last few years i've spent time on cape san blas and all over the gulf area
most of the properties on the beach are beefed up and elevated to handle a surge
hopefully they have prepped and evacuated
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miamizsun
Location: (3283.1 Miles SE of RP) Gender:
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Oct 10, 2018 - 5:12am |
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miamizsun wrote:if you're inclined try this or this will help too red cross
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oldviolin
Location: esse quam videri Gender:
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Sep 16, 2018 - 10:17am |
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need relief from over the top hurricane reporting machine...
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miamizsun
Location: (3283.1 Miles SE of RP) Gender:
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Sep 16, 2018 - 7:50am |
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miamizsun wrote:practically every disaster? i've given them money i know that LDS are johnny on the spot too i'm pretty sure haiti is the most or one of the most corrupt spots in the caribbean i may try direct reliefsee here if you're inclined try this or this will help too red cross
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miamizsun
Location: (3283.1 Miles SE of RP) Gender:
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Oct 4, 2016 - 4:18am |
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miamizsun wrote:practically every disaster? i've given them money i know that LDS are johnny on the spot too i'm pretty sure haiti is the most or one of the most corrupt spots in the caribbean i may try direct reliefsee here this is relevant again
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miamizsun
Location: (3283.1 Miles SE of RP) Gender:
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Oct 23, 2015 - 2:11pm |
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ScottFromWyoming wrote: practically every disaster? i've given them money i know that LDS are johnny on the spot too i'm pretty sure haiti is the most or one of the most corrupt spots in the caribbean i may try direct reliefsee here
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ScottFromWyoming
Location: Powell Gender:
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Oct 23, 2015 - 9:19am |
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miamizsun wrote:i'm sure the red cross will be on it I hope someone else is, too. I'm not sure how I feel about them after the NPR/ProPublica report. Has that been answered satisfactorily by anyone other than the Red Cross? Did they really produce such a one-sided report? The ARC seems to think NPR has it in for them.ShelterBox is a pretty good outfit, I think. But yes, they're going to need help.
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islander
Location: West coast somewhere Gender:
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Oct 23, 2015 - 9:17am |
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miamizsun wrote:the folks in mexico are probably going to need some help after patricia i'm sure the red cross will be on it ironically about twenty years ago i was in a nasty earthquake in puerto vallarta This one looks like it will miss baja. They are still rebuilding after the last one.
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miamizsun
Location: (3283.1 Miles SE of RP) Gender:
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Oct 23, 2015 - 8:32am |
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the folks in mexico are probably going to need some help after patricia i'm sure the red cross will be on it ironically about twenty years ago i was in a nasty earthquake in puerto vallarta
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