Hurricane Earl (Wells: garden, eat, title)

[Kiwiluver]

Like others here, went through Hugo, no joke. Also worked for a state agency for years, often had to go "down east" (Eastern NC) to assist staff after 'canes over the years. They are nothing to joke about or take lightly. I've been in a few earthquakes in Kalifornia, and New Zealand, prefer them to hurricanes. Their saying it will make landfall in NC, east of the I-95 corrider.Won't hit here in the Piedmont Region of NC. Y'all batten down the hatches, and stay low. I want to meet ya when I come up there!

[Zymer]

Originally Posted by cantthinkofaname

Wow you guys sure know a lot more than I do. I do agree after reading what some of you here told me that it's to dangerous to run in my apartment and the gas would smell as well as be very dangerousthank you for your help.

I think I will check around for a batter operated generator. Something I can plug in that will store up and charge the battery then run a refrigerator for at least a few days. This way it won't need gas/oil or anything dangerous not to mention smelly to run on. I have egress lighting in the hallways but that's about it as far as electric failure.

Apartment? Battery to run fridge for a few days?

Forget it. A fridge draws a lot of current when the compressor kicks on. Unless I have somehow missed some impressive leap in battery technology, I doubt you would find something like that. Even battery backups for computers, which draw less current, last only a few hours at most.

[elston]

I am believing .... but am still watering my garden this morning .... there is a part of it that is so drought stressed....I can't chance it that we will get torrential rains on Fri or Sat....and if we do....it is all good.....the earth is so dry so deep.

So my prayers are for safety for those at or near the sea....strong houses for those in the winds way.....stout trees along the power lines....and good neighbors for those who are in need. Hang on and hang in there.

[mommax3plus2]

well- morning comes, new plan. smaller boats are coming out of the water today. take a look around the yard to see if anything can go sailing around in the wind. will try to tidy up our preperations today as we live on a dead end road with mostly summer homes and old retired folks, so we will likely be checking in on them to see if they need a hand with anything tomorrow. depending on if the track holds, may take the kids out of school early or even keep them home so they can help out neighbors if needed.
now just have to wait to see which tide it will hit on. yesterday it was coming in on the ebb, now, that may be changing. but then, its changed so many times since monday i'm sure we wont know whats really going to happen until it actually gets here. makes it hard to plan.

[Kiwiluver]

Gonna hit the Outer Banks tonight, Wilmington, NC.

[Roland 544]

The Pirates still invading Lubec saturday?

[Maineah]

Hurricane WARNINGS are now posted for Cape Cod Massachusetts and a Tropical Storm Watch has been posted for coastal Maine and New Hampshire. Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket are under a major hurricane warning at this time. Still too early to tell where Earl will track as it approaches Maine though the consensus is we will see more wind and much higher storm surges that previously forecast. .... Earl is the first Category 4 storm to be this far north (Carolinas). The national Weather service in Caribou has posted a preparations statement for people in Washington County. Google NWS Caribou and click on the map of your area. NWS Gray has done the same for South Coastal Maine. They are telling people to prepare for this serious storm. Haul boats, secure docks and if you live on a boat to secure it in safe harbor and seek shelter on land. Google NWS Gray and click on your area for warnings and updates. Keep an eye on this serious storm.

[RiverBird]

washingtonpost.com


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VAX0...eature=related


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kE7Vu...eature=related


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLml7...eature=channel


This is what's happening further south of you.

Even though you may not live on the coast, high winds coming inland can obviously knock out your power. The most dangerous thing is downed power lines that you may not see, so keeping pets and kids indoors is wise. A friend of mine lost her husband when he fatally stepped on a live downed wire while responding to a car in distress.

Does anyone know what the best thing to do is when you are in your car and you come in contact with a downed wire? Stay in car, attempt to get out...what?


PS: This is the GIS map of the Nat'l Hurricane Ctr: http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/graphics_at2...large#contents
It does not say the time it was posted today

[MRVphotog]

Probably abit trivial in light of all the other dangers of a hurricane. One little thing if Earl hits Maine and you have Zucs in your garden pull the developed ones off the plants. The large leaves of the plant will incur heavy damage from the winds. Last summer we had a wind event and all my zucs were destroyed. Save what you can. Same for tomatoes and corn.

[Maineah]

newenglandgirl said:The most dangerous thing is downed power lines that you may not see, so keeping pets and kids indoors is wise. A friend of mine lost her husband when he fatally stepped on a live downed wire while responding to a car in distress.

Does anyone know what the best thing to do is when you are in your car and you come in contact with a downed wire?Stay in car, attempt to get out...what?


Stay in the car and don't touch anything metal. Usually the downed line will ground out in a few minutes and blow the circuit breaker further up the line from the broken line. Wait until someone tells you it's ok to exit the car!! Don't attempt to GUESS if the line is dead or not. Most of the 10,000 volt lines on top of power poles are bare. You can get electrocuted touching any part of a bare wire. As your friend's husband tragically found out the power will ground through you if the wire is live.

A wet tree touching the wire can be just as deadly. STAY far away from downed lines and trees touching power lines. Call the power company if you see broken lines or trees leaning on them.

You should not be out driving around during a storm anyway! Stay in the house until the storm passes and you're sure it's safe to go outside!