[b]Isaac warns us toll free[/b]
France-Antilles Guadeloupe 24.08.2012
http://www.guadeloupe.franceantilles.fr ... 183854.phpWhile the archipelago was placed on red alert, the storm Isaac was slightly collapsed. Its effects were lower than advertised.Launched Wednesday at 3 p.m., Hurricane red vigilance was thrown 8 hours later by the prefecture, while tropical storm Isaac caused the least damage to Guadeloupe. Warning free of charge, so, except for companies which have lost half a day of work or sales.
On the course, forecasters were not err. The storm centre well crossed the archipelago Guadeloupe Wednesday evening, passing on the Petit cul de sac and the South of the Basse-Terre. The effects, however, were lower that those announced by Météo France and the Center of Miami. Maximum gusts on Guadeloupe were of the order of 70 km/h - with a peak at 90 km/h at La Désirade - away from the 110 planned.
To this, two reasons, explains on the weather center. "On the one hand, the storm slightly collapsed to its immediate approach of the archipelago, on the other hand, his active part was located on the margins of its centre and avoided our islands." Note finally that this system was not yet fully organized and it was difficult to locate its windiest parts to a few tens of kilometres around. Rains have still caused rollups of 80 mm in a few hours on the southern Basse-Terre, Marie-Galante and les Saintes, up to 120 mm in Trois-Rivières. The sea, for his part, strongly deteriorated Wednesday evening and remained high yesterday, with average lows of 3 to 4 m, and 6 to 7 m waves.
THE OPERATIONAL CENTRE IS FUNCTIONALThis rehearsal to the rescue system was functional. Departmental operational centre (COD) is set up without a glitch in the prefecture, and links with the Commons have been tested. The population, on the whole, met the instructions. Shortly after the announcement of Red vigilance and 15 hours, he was, it is true, quite difficult to move, while August is an off-peak in terms of use of roads and of economic activity and that no one has to retrieve in a school child. This will be an element to be considered in other possible warning, after economic and academic school.
Remain economic consequences we cannot underestimate. In some businesses - DIY stores, supermarkets... - the increase in activity had more or less offset the additional hours of closure. Number of food stores that normally close between 13 and 15 hours elsewhere, have chosen Wednesday, stay open during the lunch break. In contrast, the loss is dry for other sectors, including restaurants, bars, discos...
[b]-Station to the syndrome of 1995[/b]
As often when the cyclonic phenomena do not have the expected effects, spirits, sorrows invest radio transponders and social networks for vitupérer as alerts they deem unnecessary or disproportionate.
Since 1995, however, it is known that such behaviour can induire.1995, it is remembered, had been a very active hurricane year, where alerts had succeeded alerts. Some of these alerts had been considered as premature, or even unnecessary, particularly by economic environments who complained of caused losses.
Controversy was born. Had this controversy weighed on the State of mind of the prefectural authority of the time? Always is it that phenomenon following, the alert was very, very late, and it had been near the disaster. It was Marylin...
-The DT 10 shifts(D.C.-L.)
While Isaac continues his route and will strengthen in the Caribbean Sea, tropical depression No. 10 also inflates and will reach the tropical storm stage. But the projected it would influence its trajectory towards the Northwest and not apply to our islands.
-Fishermen in the expectationFAR-SIGHTED. Wednesday, most of the fishermen had released water vessels or, at least, double the lines. (R.B.)
The fishermen are likely to be most affected professionals by Isaac. Sea, indeed, responded to the forecasts of weather services, with average lows of 4 m and maximum waves measured 6 m two days of fishing were lost, but that's not all.
"There must not be damage on boats, explained yesterday, Jean-Claude Yoyotte, Chairman of the Fisheries Committee.". On the more exposed shores, Capesterre-Belle-Eau, boats were out of the water. But with the swell, it may be loss of traps and nets. For the moment, we don't know anything. It is expected that the sea amortize so that we can go out and see the damage. »
There will inevitably be losses. But what about any compensation? "The statements of loss are always possible, continued president Yoyotte." But it is random. Traps, it is not as banana trees, where we immediately see the damage: must be invoices... Finally, the Committee is accustomed to this kind of files: If there is place to have it, we will do. »
-The MGB has taken risks.SOLIDS. Modern cranes are designed to withstand winds of 150 km/h.The instructions by the prefecture plan Orsec cyclone are clear. The OM 17 includes "implementation sites for business security: dismantling cranes, aerial facilities and echaf audages...". "Wednesday but time was not the dismantling of cranes and, on some sites, the construction workers continued to work. When questioned, a crane was not surprised. For cranes, the crucial element, it is the speed of the wind." Most modern cranes withstand winds of 150 km/h, provided that they are guyed and laid down on the ground. Moreover, in circumstances of this type, every good crane knows that the arrow of the spacecraft must be weather vane:, it rotates freely and placed in the bed of the wind, which decreases considerably the taking to the wind. »
Of course, unmounting, followed a new montage of gear of this kind takes time and money. It is therefore attempting to, while forecasts expect to winds gusting to 100 km/h maximum, to pass in addition. Rest that do not follow the instructions committed the responsibility of the company. Accident...
-Pole Caribbean catches up with the lost timeThe tarmac of Pole Caribbean hosted yesterday, a newcomer. For the passengers of flight Orly - Pointe-à-Pitre Wednesday, cancelled due to the passage of the storm Isaac, Air France chartered an additional plane drawing in the SkyTeam fleet. Passengers have not been disrupted since he was a 777 last generation, like those who are crossing between Europe and the Caribbean. Only the dressing of the aircraft and its exterior colours were able to surprise the most curious.
The Air Caribbean company has resumed its flights to the usual schedule, yesterday. Three aircraft were planned: the TX 541 / SS 3541: destination of Orly South at 16 h 25, TX 543/SS 3543 destined for Paris Orly Sud was to take off at 19 h 45, and TX 5343 from 22 August to 18 hours. Note that the first aircraft had to turn back after take-off for a reason we didn't know yesterday. The passengers were able to embark on another aircraft, four hours later.
On its regional network, the company had scheduled two extra flights reserved to passengers who could not travel on Wednesday, bound for Martinique and Saint-Martin Juliana.
Air France chartered an additional aircraft to carry passengers to flights on 22 August. (D.C.-L.)
-It is your opinion: Isaac did not fearIf the memory of Hugo remains highly serious in memory, the Guadeloupian are accustomed to Cyclone alerts and had no fear of the passage of Isaac. They are kept informed and have complied with the instructions. Pending the next.
Bertrand Bisson: "I took my precautions."
"I followed the information, I have attention." I stopped my work at 15 hours. I went to buy water and I went home to close to be close, barricade the Windows and doors. I took my precautions. I myself am reveillé at night to see if there was damage. And this morning, I came to work normally. Thank God there was no damage. »
Daniel Singarin: "I have not found it alarming."
"Given that it was not too large cyclone, it is not too impressed me.". The winds were too strong and I have not found it alarming. But I remained vigilant. »
Candy Florena: "the children were afraid a little."
"I have not had any fear." I have known Hugo. Children who do not know were a little afraid. They remained in their house. But these phenomena are natural home and should not be afraid. »
Marion Bloede: "was lucky".
"I admit that the weather was quite disturbing and I returned very soon my work do not take risk.". I just closed my home, tidy the terrace and I waited for it. It was fortunate that the storm does not really passes over us and it was less impressive than was expected. »
Gilbert Lollia: "red alert does me not troubled."
"I've lived Hugo and it makes the difference between a force of Hugo cyclone and storm." The winds are not as strong. The red alert has not worried me. I just followed the instructions to the letter. The shelters were empty because many precarious habitats have disappeared since Hugo, and for those who still occupy, they went in knowledge. »
Josephus Paul: "as it is prevented...". »
"As it is warned in advance, it takes his precautions." In addition, it was very quiet. A bit of wind, a bit of rain. This was not very disturbing. »
Hélène Falla: "eventually get used."
"This is not the first time that our island is threatened by a severe weather any.". There is no fear of a thing which eventually get used. I was afraid of Hugo but it was another thing. »
-SALES: 80The passage of Isaac, on Wednesday evening, caused rains of 60 to 80 mm in a few hours on the southern Basse-Terre, Marie-Galante and les Saintes. Nord Basse-Terre and Grande-Terre were spared by these showers, but have been affected by low and continuous rain.
-The cyclone caused buzz on FacebookWednesday evening, while many were bored, a young woman had the idea to launch an event on Facebook, an aperitif on the canvas until Isaac.
The idea has attracted. Mid evening, nearly 500 people were connected, exchanging jokes and pictures of their respective aperitifs.
Thanks Gusty!
It's not you but the translation software. Which one do you use?
but hopefully the issue was positive 
