Insomnia ([info]insomnia) wrote in [info]neworleans,
@ 2005-08-28 10:14:00
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Still need to evacuate the hurricane?
I've been doing searches of posts from people in the New Orleans area, and have noticed several people who are apparently riding out the storm, with some who apparently have no way to leave and nowhere to go to.

If you need to evacuate but don't have a ride, food, or a place to evacuate to, please reply to this post, and leave your email address or phone number so that others can get ahold of you and offer up assistance.

Likewise, if you are outside of the danger area for the hurricane and can open your home for awhile to someone so they can evacuate, or if you are evacuating from New Orleans soon and can offer someone a ride out of town, please reply too and let people know how they can contact you and take you up on your offer.

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[info]bobbysan
2005-08-28 05:28 pm UTC (link)
Thanks for the post. I do think I'll be ok. The dogs help. :)
It will all be good. I'm sure.

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[info]insomnia
2005-08-28 05:58 pm UTC (link)
Best of luck. Just in case you need it, here is a comment another LJer left:

I'm not looking for a way out, but I'm in a really secure building in the warehouse district if anyone needs a place to stay. It's pet friendly, and I'm willing to open my doors to anyone who needs anything. we've socked away tons of water and the place is taped up like fort knox, and we have a super-secure internal hallway on the fourth floor with no windows or anything. Just give me a call, anyone who wants to ride out the thing with company.
Lynn
267-252-7903

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[info]enlabelleaurore
2005-08-28 05:46 pm UTC (link)
I'm not looking for a way out, but I'm in a really secure building in the warehouse district if anyone needs a place to stay. It's pet friendly, and I'm willing to open my doors to anyone who needs anything. we've socked away tons of water and the place is taped up like fort knox, and we have a super-secure internal hallway on the fourth floor with no windows or anything. Just give me a call, anyone who wants to ride out the thing with company.
Lynn
267-252-7903

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[info]cieldumort
2005-08-28 06:07 pm UTC (link)
"taped up"?

tape up against a category 5?? don't waste your time with tape


stay put in that internal hallway with no windows

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[info]enlabelleaurore
2005-08-28 06:15 pm UTC (link)
you are totally right, which is why i mentioned the hallway.

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[info]insomnia
2005-08-28 07:29 pm UTC (link)
While I'm thinking about it, take the time now to fill every container that you can -- including your bathtub -- with fresh water. You probably won't have it later, and may not have access to it for weeks.

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[info]enlabelleaurore
2005-08-28 06:38 pm UTC (link)
also, I can't physically put shutters on the windows, or I would, believe me. I'm on a high-enough floor that I can't get outside to do it, and don't have any way to transport plywood anyway.

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[info]cieldumort
2005-08-28 06:59 pm UTC (link)
that sorta sucks, but good thing that you are on a high floor away from the potential flooding waters...


something to keep in mind

A 175mph hurricane is the equivalent of a F3 tornado... except it's about 20-50 miles, not yards, wide. Winds of this speed rip off roofs and knock down walls. Once either of these have occurred, the integrity of the entire structure has been completely compromised, as the winds now blow in ... and without anywhere to go... the force eventually just sorta blows up inside (knocks out more windows, walls, etc.) So yeah, your best bet is probably that internal hallway with *no* windows.

stay safe & good luck!

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[info]whereistruth
2005-08-28 08:37 pm UTC (link)
You are absolutely right. This is more intense than Camille. Here are a couple images for those of you who don't quite understand how serious this is. If you still have doubts, visit this website about Camille: http://www.geocities.com/hurricanene/hurricanecamille.htm

Damage from Camille:
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The damage from an F3 tornado, taken from the Storm Prediction Center's website:
Image hosted by Photobucket.com

PLEASE leave if you can!

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[info]cieldumort
2005-08-28 09:05 pm UTC (link)
Yes, Camile is a F3 tornado, and then some!.

Say Nec, you're not down chasing around there, are you??

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[info]whereistruth
2005-08-28 09:09 pm UTC (link)
No, but I am still a spotter. I had to stop driving - car got too expensive. I report what happens from my apt. It has been fairly mellow here storm-wise, too. New York is only harsh in the winter, it seems.

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[info]cieldumort
2005-08-28 09:26 pm UTC (link)
Ahhhh. Good deal. Yeah, gas is a liiitle expensive these days, too

New York does get some derechos, tornadoes and the rare tropical cyclone, tho.. I remember living in Connecticut mmmmmm winter! :)

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[info]cieldumort
2005-08-28 06:04 pm UTC (link)
Ignorance is bliss, Cypher would say. If you can still get out, and someone is offering to help you do so, get out.

This is no Ivan, no Dennis. You thought those were hurricanes?

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[info]alobar
2005-08-28 06:41 pm UTC (link)
Thanks for your concern, but I would not want to muss this adventure by evacuating. When something this big comes to call, best I be here to greet it formally. I am keeping an on-going series of posts on my thoughts in my LJ for those interested.

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[info]insomnia
2005-08-28 06:44 pm UTC (link)
Good luck out there. Keep us informed what things are like there for as long as you can.

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[info]cieldumort
2005-08-28 06:55 pm UTC (link)
Oh man, and if you live through this your LJ may become a classic!

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[info]alobar
2005-08-28 11:03 pm UTC (link)
Maybe I can sell movie rights and be able to afford to buy the building I am now renting!

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[info]cieldumort
2005-08-29 12:34 am UTC (link)
after katrina is done with it, you may only have to sell your inflatable matress ;)

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[info]insomnia
2005-08-28 07:29 pm UTC (link)
While I'm thinking about it, take the time now to fill every container that you can -- including your bathtub -- with fresh water. You probably won't have it later, and may not have access to it for weeks.

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[info]alobar
2005-08-28 11:05 pm UTC (link)
I have enough water to last me a week. Beyond that and I shall have to inflate my air mattress (battery powered air pump) then paddle out to someplace where someone will spot me.

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[info]truesunn
2005-08-29 02:37 am UTC (link)
Remember too, that wood floats. A kitchen table top, or bedroom headboard could also be used in an emergency.

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[info]darthbecca
2005-08-28 11:43 pm UTC (link)
Best of luck to you, you're in my thoughts.

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[info]harveytchainsaw
2005-08-28 07:20 pm UTC (link)
Here is a page of dozens of people ready to open their homes to those in New Orleans who are evacuating. Austin, Jacksonville, Nashville, Ann Arbor -- just pick a place.

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[info]whereistruth
2005-08-28 08:50 pm UTC (link)
Also, there is a live webcast from channel 4 for those of you without a tv here:
http://www.wwltv.com/perl/common/video/wmPlayer.pl?title=beloint_wwltv&props=livenoad

This way you can keep up on what is happening, as well as find out where the shelters are.

Best of luck to those of you who stay =)!

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[info]i
2005-08-28 09:07 pm UTC (link)
thanks for that

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[info]whereistruth
2005-08-28 09:17 pm UTC (link)
No problem. They have been providing excellent information, and some really blut opinions.

Bottom line: If you absolutely can't leave or get to a shelter, make sure you are at least 25 above sea level, and away from all windows and doors. If you have any inflatable device, -air mattress, anything - have it ready.

I am so concerned =\ I wish I wasn't so far away so I could help.

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[info]darthbecca
2005-08-28 11:44 pm UTC (link)
me too

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[info]truesunn
2005-08-29 02:28 am UTC (link)
I live up in MI, but my fiance is a licensed Class A CDL roll off driver (carries huge dumpsters full of debris on semi's). He's thinking of volunteering to come down and help clean up the aftermath. There's always something that you can do to help. I know Salvation Army and Red Cross has volunteering and donations programs.

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Re: Friend still in the city
[info]everyinchofme
2005-08-29 04:04 am UTC (link)
After the initial storm, when everyone is in boats, I'll alert whoever comes to get us about your friend.

(I'm in the middle of downtown myself.)

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[info]yarn_harlot
2005-08-29 04:07 am UTC (link)
Thank you! I've just had a message from another friend telling me they were able to get the police to take him to the hospital.

Stay safe.... all of you still there will be in my thoughts.

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[info]lcsbanana
2005-08-29 04:49 am UTC (link)
I'm in Houston, right off I-10, and can put up a couple people (and pets) for a while. 713-805-6678, if that doesn'tpick up then try 713-218-6821 and ask for Vivian.

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Austin
[info]_regina
2005-08-29 05:47 am UTC (link)
I know it's a long drive, but if anyone needs a place in Austin, I'm here. regina.terra at gmail dot com

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