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08-25-2011, 02:21 PM
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| Quarry Creeper  Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Franklin, Va
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|  Damnit Irene!
So, I live in Camden, NC, about 20-25 miles from Nags Head. Usually I could care less when hurricanes come around, but this one kinda has me on edge! Might need to think about leaving, but I probaly won't. Anyone else nervous about it? I thought the talks of evacuating NYC are a little absurd... |
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08-25-2011, 02:23 PM
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| ~THE SCALE SHOP~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: KILLEEN TX
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i would just love to get a few drops of rain out of it. what are we at now? 50-60 straight days of 100+ and no rain since 2010. be safe though. |
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08-25-2011, 02:38 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: In the woods
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be careful man.I live about 30 miles from carolina beach.we are supposed to get some strong winds,but not like you guys on the outer banks.just hope we dont lose power for too long.got a freezer full of food and no generator.:( I was watching the news this morning and they said that NYC hasnt had a direct hit from a hurricane in over 100 yrs. everyone be safe during this mother nature trip. |
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08-25-2011, 02:42 PM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: waretown,nj
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08-25-2011, 02:43 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: E. City
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Hoyta, I'm in Elizabeth city and my family is leaving tomorrow. I'll most likely have to stay since I'm a student at the CG base. Be safe and I wish you the best.
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08-25-2011, 02:49 PM
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| Moderator Rule Breaker   Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Austin, Tx
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08-25-2011, 02:52 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Safety Harbor
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If you decide to stay make sure you board up the windows and have PLENTY of supplies,enough for at least 2 weeks.Generator and gas is a plus.I was stationed in Miami when Andrew hit.BE PREPARED!! Just remember that after the storm passes you will be on your own for a while so no police or rescue services.That is if it hits you. don't slow down....I'm a retired AVT.What school are you going to at E City? With this storm you'll be plenty busy.Good that your family is leaving. |
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08-25-2011, 02:58 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Houston, TX
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I've been through a fairly bad hurricane before (no power for 16 days) and it wasn't as bad as I expected. If you are no where near flood zones, then it will just be lots of rain and LOTS of wind. Stock up on bottled water, candles (we buy large bags of those tea candles), non-perishible food, camping stove (and gas), fill up your gas tanks and spares and one helpful tip....the night before, fill up all bathtubs with water. That is helpful if the water lines are shut down and you need to flush the toilets. Cook all of your perishible food first. Make sure to keep your refrigerator closed as long as possible if you lose power. Quote:
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08-25-2011, 04:25 PM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: waretown,nj
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they just said a mandatory evacuation for long beach island which is right near me
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08-25-2011, 04:50 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Calabash, NC
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I'm in Calabash, south of Carolina Beach (on the NC/SC line). All of the Brunswick County barrier islands are on a mandatory evacuation and we are under a hurricane warning. I am about a mile off of Sunset Beach (tiny barrier island). I got supplies earlier this week, I'm charging all of my power tools now. I grew up across the border in North Myrtle Beach, so I've been through a few major hurricanes: Hugo, Diana, David and Floyd and countless smaller ones. Just gassed up the 4Runner and gotta go to work tomorrow to prepare for the storm. Got to get out to pick up the crap in the yard now. |
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08-25-2011, 05:28 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mechanicsville, VA
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If you look at a radar right now you can see the spin off we're getting right now. If it hits where they say we're def going to get a little pounding. Im about 50-60 miles from the water. I heard the winds from a cat3 extend 200 miles from the center. She looks pretty big on radar... |
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08-25-2011, 05:31 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Franklin, Va
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Just evacuated Currituck co, next county over from us. Don't slow down- Number is 252-337-4490 if you need anything bro! Kinda nervous- All the 'necks were stocking up on beer at the store... lol |
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08-26-2011, 11:25 AM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: E. City
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I'm at the AET school by the way. Last edited by dont slow down; 08-26-2011 at 05:20 PM. | |
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08-26-2011, 11:40 AM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Charleston
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in north charleston, here and i am on her outer edges right now, not much to report right now, i don't expect that i will get much more then i have already. though i do expect power to go at some point.
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08-26-2011, 02:37 PM
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08-26-2011, 02:50 PM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Athens, TX
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Whats the worse that could happen?
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08-26-2011, 04:13 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: bridgeport
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I live in ct and they're calling for 10" of rain and 100 plus winds so everyone is freaking out. And they're shutting down some highways and evacuating some ereas. Me,i'm fine,just worried about the trees in the back yard and the flooding,were in a flood zone and the emergency dept in my town told us that we might have to leave tommorrw?they will call us in the AM. |
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08-26-2011, 04:37 PM
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| I wanna be Dave  Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Happiness is a warm AK.
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Just put Barry out on the shore w/ a teleprompter and a speach on the green economy, that blow hard shouldn't have any problem blowing enough hot air to change the course of Irene.  |
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08-26-2011, 05:50 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: In the woods
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well been boarding up windows today at carolina beach and surf city for the company i work with. this is at surf city,near topsail beach when we got there this afternoon.    and this was about 15-20 minutes later.and it was still low tide.    |
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08-26-2011, 05:52 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: cape crud... will you be my friend
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oh man, be safe guys. i'm out here on cape cod, and we are setting to get blown around a bit. i'm only worried about the trees in the back yard and a little water.  |
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