Hurricane prep in full swing.... wind starting up here in Lafayette - darn near the first wind all summer.
Stuff all over the yard from my many projects - have to put away as much as I can. Nailing up a missing 4-ft. length of soffet on the SW corner of the eaves that burned in the fire I had in Nov. - can't let the wind get in there and lift the roof. Not overly worried about wind here in Lafayette - just a deluge - maybe 24 hours non-stop. Finally got the tailgate installed on my old truck last night. Going to take the boat off the trailer in case the drain hole plugs with leaves, so that the weight of the water doesn't collapse the trailer. Everyone's going about their business calmly here in Lafayette - gassing up - checking the generator - shelves are empty of water. I have my own well of sweet clean water & a generator cord that runs it, so the horses won't go thirsty. Kerosene lanterns, rabbit ears and digital converter box for the TV, propane stove.... Spam recipes ready to go.
Most of us here in Lafayette probably won't even lose power. It's the flooding of the low-lying areas that may cause problems. I'm on a ridge at 25 feet above sea level. Ten miles south of me, Erath and Delcambre are at 2 feet. Lots of water coming.
Prayers for those in the way of the storm surge. This is life in south Louisiana
Thanks for the update! Stay safe!