[JViello]

Originally Posted by Cambium

I heard single pane won t hold 90mph, double pane can. Maybe J.V has insight on this.

West Haven as of right now should get over 90mph wind gusts and maybe sustained at 70

I don't sorry. I have opinions, but I don't dare give solid advice on something so serious without hard knowledge.

What I do know, is once you lose a window, you just let the nose of the camel under the tent. You're house gets pressurized and things go downhill quickly.

If it seems like the Long Island Express all over again (Hurricane of 38) I'm going to throw ratcheting tow straps over the roof...probably 6 or 8, and latch them down. Once the shingles get ripped off it doesn't take much for the wind to get under the sheathing, especially if you have an older home like mine with tongue and grove slat board and not plywood.

What absolutely blows my mind is how the shore towns have allowed such development over the years with NO hurricane codes. NONE. Not even roof clips. Are they freakin stupid?

Also Art Horn brought up an interesting point that our trees have had 50 years to mature and if we get nailed with something serious I think the figure was to expect 1/3 of the trees in CT to go down. THAT will be a huge problem.

[BagongBuhay]

Originally Posted by JViello

Thanks bitbit. I always wonder why people want to make french toast during bad weather? (Bread, milk, eggs.)

As for us, we are the family shelter. Whole house generator: Check. Well and septic system: Check. Gas stove and tankless hot water heater: Check. Satellite TV: Check. Backup 4g wireless internet: Check. (Wood stove in Winter: Check)

So long as none of the big oaks around us don't crash on the house, we'll probably have 10 adults and 5 kids camped out here. lol

YW! Don't forget the ever handy flashlight and batteries or weather radios if you could muster one. We have one of those flashlights that turn on the light using a pumping motion...no batteries needed. Don't forget CASH in case power is out, debit/credit/ATM cards don't work and you still have to buy stuff from the grocery (or package store ). Have some gas in your car in case you need to evac to somewhere.

I never imagined CT will ever be hit by a hurricane. I still hope it veers toward the sea and spare EVERYONE!

[Angelic_Avalon]

I hope all this change in the future

[Cambium]

Originally Posted by JViello

I don't sorry. I have opinions, but I don't dare give solid advice on something so serious without hard knowledge.

What I do know, is once you lose a window, you just let the nose of the camel under the tent. You're house gets pressurized and things go downhill quickly.

If it seems like the Long Island Express all over again (Hurricane of 38) I'm going to throw ratcheting tow straps over the roof...probably 6 or 8, and latch them down. Once the shingles get ripped off it doesn't take much for the wind to get under the sheathing, especially if you have an older home like mine with tongue and grove slat board and not plywood.

What absolutely blows my mind is how the shore towns have allowed such development over the years with NO hurricane codes. NONE. Not even roof clips. Are they freakin stupid?

Also Art Horn brought up an interesting point that our trees have had 50 years to mature and if we get nailed with something serious I think the figure was to expect 1/3 of the trees in CT to go down. THAT will be a huge problem.

Yup... Most trees around us that are 40-50 years old have enjoyed non extreme events and are standing because they havent been tested.

The landscape can easily be changed in a few days.. Lets see if anything changes.

Interesting on the straps...I just put a new roof on in 07 with new 1/2" plywood... I will cover my Chimney since I have an old damper and normal rains go down my Chimney.

Sideways Rain is the worst

[Cambium]

Night Vision Satelite. You can see Irene down there and city lights.

[Nightmary]

Do I need to board up windows in Enfield? I know we are in for lot of rain and wind?

Thanks again

[Cambium]

Here's a storm surge map for NY area... I cant find any for CT but I gotta assume spots will be under water... Reds indicate what land would be covered in water with a Cat 1.

Obviously most of us dont have to worry about surge...
Flooding, trees, power outage, and impassible roads we do.

[Cambium]

Originally Posted by Nightmary

Do I need to board up windows in Enfield? I know we are in for lot of rain and wind?

Thanks again

Lets wait till Friday to see about boarding up. Bring all outside loose stuff inside.

[CTGirlNoMore]

I am worried most about the trees in my yard. They have been tested with high winds, and even the ice from teh winter, but I fear for what is supposed to come this weekend.

Time will tell and I hope we are spared.

[Cambium]

Quick Side Note: Spotty Severe storms tomorrow afternoon/night.