Hurricane Laura - August 2020

[Scoutce]

@Scoutce Please let us know if you’re ok whenever you can. Stay safe and dry!

Thank you. We are safe. I was really so worried my horses would be hit by limbs/trees/debris or barn collapse, but they made it through as well. We have some property damage and of course no power - but lives are spared! Thank you for checking in.

 

[Gardenista]

Local tv station

Cynthia Arceneaux Kplc

 

[PayrollNerd]

Local tv station

Cynthia Arceneaux Kplc

Wow! It makes you realize how risky it is for the news staff to remain live and in air as long as possible. That building looks like it is beyond repair.

 

[Gardenista]

Wow! It makes you realize how risky it is for the news staff to remain live and in air as long as possible. That building looks like it is beyond repair.

I know! I’d love to hear the backstory on how their evacuation happened. Wondering if they were on the air when they decided it was time to get the heck out of there

 

[PayrollNerd]

Only 6 deaths which is remarkable.

Hurricane Laura leaves at least six dead and a trail of destruction
Hurricane Laura leaves at least six dead and a trail of destruction

 

[CSIDreamer]

Sorry if this is a repeat.

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=958077117991263

 

[PayrollNerd]

Sorry if this is a repeat.

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=958077117991263

Not even a shipping container home could survive that.

 

[CSIDreamer]

Lake Charles drone footage

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=344186606759195

 

[anneg]

U.S. death toll from Hurricane Laura rises to 14

U.S. death toll from Hurricane Laura rises to 14
The U.S. death toll from Hurricane Laura more than doubled on Friday to at least 14. At least 10 people died in Louisiana and at least four died in Texas, most by trees falling on homes or by carbon monoxide poisoning from generators.

 

[dixiegirl1035]

U.S. death toll from Hurricane Laura rises to 14

U.S. death toll from Hurricane Laura rises to 14
The U.S. death toll from Hurricane Laura more than doubled on Friday to at least 14. At least 10 people died in Louisiana and at least four died in Texas, most by trees falling on homes or by carbon monoxide poisoning from generators.

It just breaks my heart when I hear that people set up generators in their homes, unknowing of the dangers.

I've never purchased nor used a generator, but I do know never ever ever put in a closed space.

So sad...............

 

[PayrollNerd]

It just breaks my heart when I hear that people set up generators in their homes, unknowing of the dangers.

I've never purchased nor used a generator, but I do know never ever ever put in a closed space.

So sad...............

That’s exactly what I was thinking. There are warnings everywhere on the boxes and units! I’ve been looking at electric generators just for this reason. Otherwise, I’m too afraid to use one. My skill set definitely does not include gas or propane generators.

 

[dixiegirl1035]

That’s exactly what I was thinking. There are warnings everywhere on the boxes and units! I’ve been looking at electric generators just for this reason. Otherwise, I’m too afraid to use one. My skill set definitely does not include gas or propane generators.

RBBM I'm ignorant even after googling. What are electric generator options that don't use gas or propane when electricity is gone after a storm when the electricity is out?

 

[PayrollNerd]

RBBM I'm ignorant. What are electric generators for use when electricity is gone after a storm when the electricity is out?

To keep my phone, laptop, mini fridge powered quietly. I’m a cancer patient and will be in treatment forever. So I must have contact with my doctors.

This type generator can be charged by plugging it in, solar panels or by a car battery. This is an example but it’s too pricey for me.

electric generators - Google Shopping

 

[Warwick1991]

RBBM I'm ignorant even after googling. What are electric generator options that don't use gas or propane when electricity is gone after a storm when the electricity is out?

These are really giant batteries.

 

[dixiegirl1035]

To keep my phone, laptop, mini fridge powered quietly. I’m a cancer patient and will be in treatment forever. So I must have contact with my doctors.

This type generator can be charged by plugging it in, solar panels or by a car battery. This is an example but it’s too pricey for me.

electric generators - Google Shopping

Your link shows gasoline powered...still don't understand a generator that can be plugged in as that's why used... you don't have plugs that work? I'll look more for solar panels that have the output needed as that is of interest to me for family that lives near places that have such for hurricanes.

I'll search for one by solar panel or car battery, but that sounds just for small electronics vs whole house? The one you linked, that's what I thought they were.. gas operated, some propane. Carbon monoxide issue with these in the homes.

These are really giant batteries.

Yes, I have lithium battery backups for small stuff for my computer and phone, but nothing like the power of a "generator" for major appliances.

I even have a battery powered lawn mower and lawn equipment. But have never heard of a battery that is analagous to a gas/propane powered source for the home itself to hook up.

 

[PayrollNerd]

I must have picked the wrong link. Here’s one that’s more like what I want. It can be used inside. No gas, no propane.

Nature's Generator 1,800-Watt Solar-Powered Portable Generator - Gold System | Cabela's

whole house solar generator - Google Shopping

 

[PayrollNerd]

These are really giant batteries.

I’ve looking at how to build one just to save some money. I need to talk to my neighbor who is an electrician. See if I can get some tips from him.

 

[PayrollNerd]

These poor people.

As Laura heads east, hundreds of thousands are left behind with no power ahead of hot weekend
As Laura heads east, hundreds of thousands are left behind with no power ahead of hot weekend - CNN

Across the Mid-South, the storm has left more than half a million people without power, according to poweroutage.us. That's especially dangerous for communities in parts of Louisiana, Texas and Arkansas that are still reeling from the storm's damage and under a heat advisory for this weekend.

 

[Warwick1991]

I’ve looking at how to build one just to save some money. I need to talk to my neighbor who is an electrician. See if I can get some tips from him.

There are several brands of these backup power sources. Home Depot calls them “Battery Generators.” They are large batteries, often on wheels, that need to be kept charged. Kohler made one of the first ones, intended for construction job sites. Other brands include EcoFlow, Duracell and GoalZero. You would likely have to order one online. Amazon carries some; I think Lowes does as well. The problem with them is twofold - once they draw down they can’t be refueled, and the amount of wattage available is usually smaller than a fueled generator. You need to compute the amount of electricity you need for the mini-fridge, as well as anything else, and figure out how many hours or days the wattage you select will give you what you need. I was thinking about buying a very large battery generator, but I couldn’t power a full size refrigerator for too long... There isn’t enough wattage from most of them to power, say, a microwave, refrigerator and a box fan.

 

[PayrollNerd]

There are several brands of these backup power sources. Home Depot calls them “Battery Generators.” They are large batteries, often on wheels, that need to be kept charged. Kohler made one of the first ones, intended for construction job sites. Other brands include EcoFlow, Duracell and GoalZero. You would likely have to order one online. Amazon carries some; I think Lowes does as well. The problem with them is twofold - once they draw down they can’t be refueled, and the amount of wattage available is usually smaller than a fueled generator. You need to compute the amount of electricity you need for the mini-fridge, as well as anything else, and figure out how many hours or days the wattage you select will give you what you need. I was thinking about buying a very large battery generator, but I couldn’t power a full size refrigerator for too long... There isn’t enough wattage from most of them to power, say, a microwave, refrigerator and a box fan.

There are some that can be recharged with solar panels and/or a wind turbine. However, that just adds to the cost. I've heard, haven't confirmed it yet, that if you buy from one of our local battery stores, they'll let you recharge it during a storm at their store. Of course that is assuming their store is able to reopen.

I just really need to keep my phone and laptop charged for medical communication. The mini fridge would be a plus along with a small fan. I have no plan to do big appliances at all. I have a grill to cook food if I need it. I had to evacuate to Louisiana during Irma. One of the sneaky things our county does is, they drive around listening for generators. If someone on your street has one, your street gets put at the bottom of the list for power repair.

I've watched this video a few times. I think it might work for my needs.