DH not taking Rita seriously - help

[msbee]

keep talking Mitzki
just keep talking
my husband said the same thing in 1995 when Luis was approaching us. I was off island and was warning him.
he laughed at me and said he's from the caribbean and knows all about hurricanes.
Luis shocked him when he saw what happened on the island.
and after Luis, he willl never take a hurricane for granted again.
Good luck!

[timNms]

Tell your friend to GET OUT! I'm 90 miles inland and if Rita threatens this area, my family and I are planning to go to Tennessee!

Be sure you have at least a week's supply of goods...batteries, water, ice if you have somewhere to keep it and a generator! Get LOTS of gas also! Get enough to run your generator for a week if possible. Otherwise, once power is restored, you'll be waiting in LONG gas lines.

[jasons2k]

Well, to be honest, I wouldn't worry excessively about this storm until it is three days out. I mean, yeah, get ready to go, but it's not time for full freak-out mode yet. If the track still points at you tomorrow, then by all means, get outta Dodge. If at any point your emergency managers suggest you get out, then get out. But for all we know this could be a Cat 1 storm going into Brownsville on Saturday.

Now, if your hubby still doesn't want to go when the emergency managers come around telling everyone to leave and the meteorologists are screaming doom about your area being blown over like a wolf-sieged straw house, then maybe you should consider why you married such an id... I mean, maybe you should physically hit him over the head with a heavy pan and stuff him in the boot.

Besides, you can always threaten to leave without him. Just make sure he knows that if he stays without you and survives it will be many months before you provide him again with certain "emergency relief efforts".

with the new guidance it IS 3 days out. time is wasting away FAST

[Jagno]

When given the time between meals we would try to always go mingle with the evacuees to get to know them better. One of the families that we spoke to told us of their decision to evacuate or not. Basically the wife was terrified and began packing 4 days before Katrina struck. The husband on the other hand watched and told her she was being ridiculous and paranoid. She continued packing and loading the vehicle while he laughed. When the mandatory evacuation order finally was issued the one thing she had not packed came as a huge suprise to the husband. Now keep in mind this woman is a teacher. She told me that in their 28 years of marriage her and her husband never ever raised their voices to one another.
When the time to leave arrived she politely reached in her precious handbag and pulled out a loaded 38, held it to his temple, and in a very low and controlled voice asked if he was going to drive or did he want her to drive. He never uttered another word, got in the SUV and drove straight to our shelter.......at gunpoint.

There home is completely gone and he thanks God that he found out which line not to cross where is dear wife is concerned.
Now I'm not saying that this is something you should consider in the least. Just thought I'd share this with you. I thought it was funny as hell and even her husband was laughing.

[Windy]

Well, to be honest, I wouldn't worry excessively about this storm until it is three days out. I mean, yeah, get ready to go, but it's not time for full freak-out mode yet. If the track still points at you tomorrow, then by all means, get outta Dodge. If at any point your emergency managers suggest you get out, then get out. But for all we know this could be a Cat 1 storm going into Brownsville on Saturday.

Now, if your hubby still doesn't want to go when the emergency managers come around telling everyone to leave and the meteorologists are screaming doom about your area being blown over like a wolf-sieged straw house, then maybe you should consider why you married such an id... I mean, maybe you should physically hit him over the head with a heavy pan and stuff him in the boot.

Besides, you can always threaten to leave without him. Just make sure he knows that if he stays without you and survives it will be many months before you provide him again with certain "emergency relief efforts".

with the new guidance it IS 3 days out. time is wasting away FAST

Again, panicking people doesn't help. Storm impact is for early Saturday anywhere from Mexico to the west banks of Louisiana. There are no watches or warnings issued yet. I know everyone is still jumpy from the Katrina debacle, but I don't see the point in evacuating the entire Texas coast when by this time tomorrow we'll have a much better idea of where this is going to go.

[soonertwister]

I haven't seen anyone advocating the entire Texas coast, but those inside the cone of potential landfall effects need to pay close attention.

I found the latest evacuation map for Brazoria/Harris/Galveston County, and it was useful in figuring out those areas that evacuate in certain possible hurricane conditions.

While I don't know the city limits of Pearland, it does appear that those in Pearland who live in Brazoria County are completely out of the evacuation zones, unless Pearland extends far to the south, where it's possible a small area would be in evacuation Zone C. Those in Pearland within Harris and Galveston Counties are all in at least Zone C, meaning that if there was the possibility of hurricane category 4 of 5 storm surge, you should evacuate. It may be (but it's hard to tell) that a small portion of far eastern Pearland could be in Zone B, which is an evacuation zone for hurricane category 3 storm surge.

Also, people need to realize that storm surge effects lag behind changes in hurricane intensity by a lot of hours. If a hurricane has been a category 4 or 5 hurricane for and extended period of time and then weakens a few hours before landfall, the wind damage may be less, but you will still get category 4-5 storm surge.

Just a tip for those who are in those Zoned areas along the coast, beware of the last paragraph, and pay attention to the information provided by your local emergency authorities, your national weather service office, and the National Hurricane Center.

Evacuation map for Brazoria/Harris/Galveston Counties:
http://www.srh.noaa.gov/hgx/tropical/wo ... ionMap.pdf

[Windy]

I haven't seen anyone advocating the entire Texas coast, but those inside the cone of potential landfall effects need to pay close attention.

The entire Texas coast (and some of Mexico and much of Louisiana) is in the cone. When people speak of evacuating people in the path of the storm right now, I presume they're talking about all the people in the cone. (Surely they're not talking about people on the thin black line... right?)



I think you're making my point for me. I advocate watching it closely, not leaving, until a either TS/Hurricane watch is issued, your emergency management officials reccomend that you go, or it becomes very apparent that a hurricane strike is imminent. I want people to be precautious, but if we start clearing out large swaths of land again when it isn't warranted, we're going to run into the same problem that we did with Katrina -- when people ARE told to go, they'll assume it's another false alarm.

[msbee]

When given the time between meals we would try to always go mingle with the evacuees to get to know them better. One of the families that we spoke to told us of their decision to evacuate or not. Basically the wife was terrified and began packing 4 days before Katrina struck. The husband on the other hand watched and told her she was being ridiculous and paranoid. She continued packing and loading the vehicle while he laughed. When the mandatory evacuation order finally was issued the one thing she had not packed came as a huge suprise to the husband. Now keep in mind this woman is a teacher. She told me that in their 28 years of marriage her and her husband never ever raised their voices to one another.
When the time to leave arrived she politely reached in her precious handbag and pulled out a loaded 38, held it to his temple, and in a very low and controlled voice asked if he was going to drive or did he want her to drive. He never uttered another word, got in the SUV and drove straight to our shelter.......at gunpoint.

There home is completely gone and he thanks God that he found out which line not to cross where is dear wife is concerned.
Now I'm not saying that this is something you should consider in the least. Just thought I'd share this with you. I thought it was funny as hell and even her husband was laughing.

That is an absoultely fabulous story
why is it that men always think we women are hysterical and paranoid? Most of the time we are right!

[Miztiki]

Local news just on; officials are suggesting voluntary evacuations, especially those on the south and east. May call for mandatory later.

That's me, so I'm packing and leaving in the morning unless there's a significant change.

[Hfcomms]

i would wait for at least 48 hours before really becoming too concerned...the track and intensity will be better known by then and there will still be plenty of time for evacuation.

With all due respect...the ones that waited to long with Katrina are floating in the water face down and the vermin are feeding on them. If anyone waits until the panic starts then your going to be a refuge probably due to experience the same things as the Katrina victims.

Those in Katrina that got real concerned early, made it out with their families and adequet supplies and gasoline to make it to their destinations in peace. Do you want to take that chance?? Take a few personal days or an unscheduled vacation. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of.......

[karenfromheaven]

Local news just on; officials are suggesting voluntary evacuations, especially those on the south and east. May call for mandatory later.

That's me, so I'm packing and leaving in the morning unless there's a significant change.

I support you and your decision, Miztiki. Thanks to the internet and folks on this board, my partner and I saw Ivan coming way ahead of the neighbors. When we came home with the plywood for the windows, the neighbor across the street had a nice laugh about the "paranoid" neighbors. 2 days later, when I was packed and ready to leave, they were crying about the long lines and how there was no more plywood for them. I hit the road towing a trailer with our most important things and our 2 beloved cats. Ivan's track was right over Panama City, and looking like a cat 4 or 5 hit. I left thinking I may never see our house or my sailboat again. I left 1 day before the Bay County EOC was scheduled to meet and discuss evacuations, and I had a smooth and pleasant drive to my sister's house in Gainseville. Evacuations were ordered the next day, and I missed all the traffic, stress, and gasoline shortages that subsequently occurred. My partner had no choice and had to stay due to being a corrections officer in the next county. Ivan went west and spared our city, but I don't regret leaving for one minute.

[MomH]

The husband on the other hand watched and told her she was being ridiculous and paranoid. She continued packing and loading the vehicle while he laughed.

A thought occured to me! Maybe these men of ours are not as stupid as we think. Who did all the gathering and packing and who just had to get in the car????

[carve]

If your in the landfall zone..plzz get out..i just got back from Long Beach mississippi..it was once very nice..total destruction..please take all warnings very seriously and please don't try to ride this out..

[jasons2k]

Well, to be honest, I wouldn't worry excessively about this storm until it is three days out. I mean, yeah, get ready to go, but it's not time for full freak-out mode yet. If the track still points at you tomorrow, then by all means, get outta Dodge. If at any point your emergency managers suggest you get out, then get out. But for all we know this could be a Cat 1 storm going into Brownsville on Saturday.

Now, if your hubby still doesn't want to go when the emergency managers come around telling everyone to leave and the meteorologists are screaming doom about your area being blown over like a wolf-sieged straw house, then maybe you should consider why you married such an id... I mean, maybe you should physically hit him over the head with a heavy pan and stuff him in the boot.

Besides, you can always threaten to leave without him. Just make sure he knows that if he stays without you and survives it will be many months before you provide him again with certain "emergency relief efforts".

with the new guidance it IS 3 days out. time is wasting away FAST

Again, panicking people doesn't help. Storm impact is for early Saturday anywhere from Mexico to the west banks of Louisiana. There are no watches or warnings issued yet. I know everyone is still jumpy from the Katrina debacle, but I don't see the point in evacuating the entire Texas coast when by this time tomorrow we'll have a much better idea of where this is going to go.

If you disagree, fine and dandy, but do NOT put words in my mouth. I did not say that. Thank you in advance.

[MGC]

Go to the store and buy him a life preserver and a tag so that if his body is recovered he can be identified. That might convince him to leave.....MGC

[Marilyn]

The husband on the other hand watched and told her she was being ridiculous and paranoid. She continued packing and loading the vehicle while he laughed.

A thought occured to me! Maybe these men of ours are not as stupid as we think. Who did all the gathering and packing and who just had to get in the car????

True MOM H this is True I remember once we were waiting for Floyd Here in NC and I was the only one that panicked and packed and not only did i have to get everything together but i had to work a shelter all night. Guess who got to sleep while i was working during a hurricane Yep the Boys and the DH

[curtadams]

Sounds like you're on top of the risk. If you're inland, you can wait some before actually evacuating since you have less distance to go and less of a bottleneck. Wise to be packed and ready to go, of course. I agree if you're in a flood zone and Rita's coming nearby you MUST get out. As to motivating your husband, remind him:

3 feet of water and his CAR is ruined!

That's how to motivate a guy!

[al79philly]

The answer to this one is easy. Cry, cry, cry. Don't stop crying until he agrees. No guy can take that - it's like the secret ultimate weapon that women have (well I can think of another, but this isnt the place to discuss that).

[gwalls]

No sex for a year!! Works every time!

[Acral]

Take a look what an F3 tornado can do in 30 seconds then ask those who do not want to leave if they REALLY want to ride out an F3 damage path for 6 to 12 HOURS.