Hurricane Dorian - August/September 2019 #1

[?mysterian?]

Hurricane Dorian Update Statement

SUMMARY OF 700 PM EDT...2300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...26.6N 77.6W
ABOUT 70 MI...110 KM E OF FREEPORT GRAND BAHAMA ISLAND
ABOUT 150 MI...240 KM E OF WEST PALM BEACH FLORIDA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...185 MPH...295 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 5 MPH...7 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...910 MB...26.88 INCHES

 

[GuyfromCanada]

South Carolina’s governor has ordered a mandatory evacuation of his state’s entire coast as Hurricane Dorian threatens.

Gov. Henry McMaster’s order goes into effect at noon Monday, when state troopers will begin reversing lanes so that people can all head inland on major coastal highways.

The order covers nearly 1 million people, many of whom are evacuating for the fourth time in four years.

The Latest: Evacuations ordered for parts of South Carolina - KNBN NewsCenter1

 

[JudgeJoe]

Gotta hand it to FL for reducing financial stresses in emergency: waiving tolls, chipping pets, app to report rate hike fraud, free water, free sand... Class act preparedness imo. Hats off!

 

[mickey2942]

Gotta hand it to FL for reducing financial stresses in emergency: waiving tolls, chipping pets, app to report rate hike fraud, free water, free sand... Class act preparedness imo. Hats off!

The American Red Cross provides free classes, continuously, for "Emergency Preparedness Training". My daughter and I became certified in all sorts of things, from "Shelter Management" to "Evacuation of Disabled". We both received EMT certification. Lots of simulations with various agencies, and coordinating.

You sign up to be a volunteer, and they provide classes and training activities. That way, you can actually be competent as a Red Cross volunteer, knowing what is expected.

 

[dixiegirl1035]

On Saturday night in Columbia County, hundreds of trucks were lined up at the fairgrounds, ready to roll out at a moments notice. Crews were waiting to hear exactly where they'll end up as the storm's track remains in question.

"The more saturated it gets, it's going to knock over more of the powerlines and trees," said Charles Sampson, a lineworker.

Linemen from 34 different states and Canada are in Columbia County staging for what’s to come. Linemen have one of the most dangerous jobs during and after a storm.

Thousands of utility workers ready to respond during Hurricane Dorian

 

[PayrollNerd]

Gotta hand it to FL for reducing financial stresses in emergency: waiving tolls, chipping pets, app to report rate hike fraud, free water, free sand... Class act preparedness imo. Hats off!

Yeah, we know “how to hurricane” pretty well. My friends and I tend to look out for those new to the area. For example, about 6 years ago a professional colleague moved here from Chicago. We helped her understand and taught her what/how to prep. She had no idea. My aunt and uncle from NH just bought a mobile home near Melbourne, FL in Feb. They went back to NH for the summer. I asked them, who is putting up their hurricane shutters? They responded, we don’t have any. Yikes! I hope they have a place to come back to!!!

 

[?mysterian?]

Hurricane Dorian Public Advisory

SUMMARY OF 800 PM EDT...0000 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...26.6N 77.6W
ABOUT 75 MI...120 KM E OF FREEPORT GRAND BAHAMA ISLAND
ABOUT 155 MI...250 KM E OF WEST PALM BEACH FLORIDA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...185 MPH...295 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 5 MPH...7 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...915 MB...27.02 INCHES
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Pressure has increased to 915 MB.

 

[?mysterian?]

Yeah, we know “how to hurricane” pretty well. My friends and I tend to look out for those new to the area. For example, about 6 years ago a professional colleague moved here from Chicago. We helped her understand and taught her what/how to prep. She had no idea. My aunt and uncle from NH just bought a mobile home near Melbourne, FL in Feb. They went back to NH for the summer. I asked them, who is putting up their hurricane shutters? They responded, we don’t have any. Yikes! I hope they have a place to come back to!!!

They might get lucky and end up with an oceanfront property if their dwelling moves

 

[Inthedetails]

"South Carolina’s governor has ordered a mandatory evacuation of his state’s entire coast as Hurricane Dorian threatens.

Gov. Henry McMaster’s order goes into effect at noon Monday, when state troopers will begin reversing lanes so that people can all head inland on major coastal highways."

https://nypost.com/2019/09/01/south-carolina-to-evacuate-entire-coast-as-hurricane-dorian-closes-in/

 

[KALI]

"South Carolina’s governor has ordered a mandatory evacuation of his state’s entire coast as Hurricane Dorian threatens.

Gov. Henry McMaster’s order goes into effect at noon Monday, when state troopers will begin reversing lanes so that people can all head inland on major coastal highways."

https://nypost.com/2019/09/01/south-carolina-to-evacuate-entire-coast-as-hurricane-dorian-closes-in/

 

[KALI]

Oceanblueeyes, aren't you in north Carolina?

 

[they'll get you]

Good God. Gusts of 220 beyond imagination. Lord protect those still there.

Sending love and prayers from Sydney Australia.

 

[crhedBngr]

Prayers going up from Cali as well.

 

[PayrollNerd]

FL hurricane.coms Facebook post features Levi’s video

Flhurricane.com

Here is Tropical Tidbits (direct link)

Tropical Tidbits

 

[?mysterian?]

Hurricane Dorian Update Statement


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LOCATION...26.6N 77.7W
ABOUT 70 MI...110 KM E OF FREEPORT GRAND BAHAMA ISLAND
ABOUT 150 MI...240 KM E OF WEST PALM BEACH FLORIDA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...185 MPH...295 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 5 MPH...7 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...915 MB...27.02 INCHES

 

[Steph8angels]

No link but Fl, Georgia, SC and NC are not going to tolerate looting.
All potential loser looters better beware.

 

[PayrollNerd]

FLs price gouger app has been activated.

Florida's Attorney General launches price gouging app

 

[tabitha111]

Well, I'm on the state line of NC and VA. Outer Banks is just down the road from me. My family in the DC area are asking me to leave and come up there. Will wait to decide further in the week.

 

[JudgeJoe]

FLs price gouger app has been activated.

Florida's Attorney General launches price gouging app

Didn’t see a download link, but this is the title/developer on Apple App Store:
No Scam- Stop Price Gouging
Florida Office of the Attorney General

Pretty cool!

 

[happy128]

Our daughter is at UNC-Wilmington for her first year. They are making a decision Monday at noon about the rest of the week. They were hit hard last year so I imagine they won't take a chance.