Hurricane Earl

souggy said:
You're not allowed to bring canisters and fuel on planes anyway, so hikers and backpackers just take the stove itself, then buy the fuel afterward when they land.
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you can bring the canister but it has to be empty..... right?
 
Oceanbreeze said:
That's also true for people down here. People come down from up North and are just absolutely clueless about these storms. It's infuriating, alright.

Stay safe, Reba! Earl isn't going to be a problem for us Floridians, but I'm thinking about everyone along the Eastern Seaboard!
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South Carolina won't be hit, so we're OK; it looks like North Carolina will get it though.
 
Just checked on conditions in VA beach and there's a hurricane watch for VA beach.
Forecast is still sunny for Lynchburg VA tomorrow.
 
Reba said:
It's not a good idea to use candles. They aren't as safe as battery lights. If you have a house fire after a hurricane there's a good chance that the fire department won't be able to help you.
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Bring super glow stick. It's 100% safe. :)
 
Reba said:
South Carolina won't be hit, so we're OK; it looks like North Carolina will get it though.
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Eep, just realized that my big sister might be in the path of Earl so I'll contact her and ask how things are. I think my niece might be affected as well so I'll contact her as well. :shock:
 
Reba said:
South Carolina won't be hit, so we're OK; it looks like North Carolina will get it though.
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Sounds like that includes the Outer Banks, an area I was perusing just last week.......looks like a ton of fancy places there. Topographically, they don't seem to be naturally sheltered??????
 
TXgolfer said:
I have a FEMA contact. I already have a FEMA number too. So when I show up I don't have to do paperwork. FEMA will usually set up a temp HQ in a Home Depot parking lot. Some times I will hook up with a local contractor and let him work under my number and I will use his contacts with inspectors.

Also insurance adjusters travel to the big storms (They make a fortune) because no area has enough adjusters for a major storm. I know many of those guys. Adjusters are usually the source of tarp and board up jobs because they are trying to save anything they can from rain and looters. They pay well too.

Once on the way, having a general idea of landfall. I will start contacting adjusters in that area and let the know the numbers of crew,supplies and tools I am bringing (especially generators....they love you if you have generators and tarps).

Finding the work is easy..... Figuring out where to stay is tough. I try to keep FEMA and the adjusters happy by having my guys in tents rather than hotels. This frees up the hotels for people who are displaced.

We usually try to find a small farm nearby with some damage and I will offer to repair their damage for free if they let us camp and hook up an RV. Never had anyone say no to that offer.....lol FEMA also has camps for workers and provides meals but we have passed on those.
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I just read this for the first time, and I must say that the sheer logistics seem overwhelming. I imagine it would be difficult if not impossible to get the lumber and other building material in the area. Do you haul it all yourself to the site from your state, or what? I have never attempted to do any of this, it sounds so darned hairy, lol.
 
Beowulf said:
I just read this for the first time, and I must say that the sheer logistics seem overwhelming. I imagine it would be difficult if not impossible to get the lumber and other building material in the area. Do you haul it all yourself to the site from your state, or what? I have never attempted to do any of this, it sounds so darned hairy, lol.
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Yep....that is what the trailers are for. :)

During Katrina I had 2 trucks running full time just for supplies. They would bring supplies in. Then go pick up a load of debris and haul to a dump site (at $800/load) on their way out. Pick up more supplies and and come back. At times they were driving all the way to Oklahoma and Arkansas to get supplies. Roofing materials are extremely hard to find.

It's even harder when you can't communicate by phone. It just takes having a solid plan.
 
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TXgolfer said:
Yep....that is what the trailers are for. :)

During Katrina I had 2 trucks running full time just for supplies. They would bring supplies in. Then go pick up a load of debris and haul to a dump site (at $800/load) on their way out. Pick up more supplies and and come back. At times they were driving all the way to Oklahome and Arkansas to get supplies. Roofing materials are extremely hard to find.

It's even harder when you can't communicate by phone. It just takes having a solid plan.
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My hat's off to you. You are indeed a pro! :)
 
TXgolfer said:
Yep....that is what the trailers are for. :)

During Katrina I had 2 trucks running full time just for supplies. They would bring supplies in. Then go pick up a load of debris and haul to a dump site (at $800/load) on their way out. Pick up more supplies and and come back. At times they were driving all the way to Oklahome and Arkansas to get supplies. Roofing materials are extremely hard to find.

It's even harder when you can't communicate by phone. It just takes having a solid plan.
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you definitely should start interviewing for an intern. You should contact several graduate schools that have Emergency & Disaster Management (EDM) department. I believe most of school's EDM's course requirement is an internship so you should be able to find a capable student quite easily :)
 
Beowulf said:
My hat's off to you. You are indeed a pro! :)
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:ty:

Jiro said:
you definitely should start interviewing for an intern. You should contact several graduate schools that have Emergency & Disaster Management (EDM) department. I believe most of school's EDM's course requirement is an internship so you should be able to find a capable student quite easily :)
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Actually I have thought about teaching this.

I did have a PA at the time that stayed in Dallas and helped coordinate. I am kinda Brett Favre on the issue. I want to be retired and I hate the boring stuff. But when a storm threatens I get the itch. :lol: That kind of work was always alot of fun to me.
 
TXgolfer said:
Actually I have thought about teaching this.

I did have a PA at the time that stayed in Dallas and helped coordinate. I am kinda Brett Favre on the issue. I want to be retired and I hate the boring stuff. But when a storm threatens I get the itch. :lol: That kind of work was always alot of fun to me.
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PA = ?

you know hurricane season lasts as long as one college semester so it doesn't hurt to do some mentoring during fall semester :thumb:

with the knowledge and experience you have.... it would be such a shameful waste to not share it with the young minds.

btw - here's Vagasil for your itch :ugh2: j/k
 
Tousi said:
Sounds like that includes the Outer Banks, an area I was perusing just last week.......looks like a ton of fancy places there. Topographically, they don't seem to be naturally sheltered??????
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They are exposed to the storms there.
 
Just checked weather report for my sister's hometown. It doesn't indicate hurricane lvl weather projections for the weekend but I still would like to hear from my sister.
 
I do not think that hurricane earl hit my area?... But Praying hopefulness not happen serious!
 
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