I live in Grand Isle!

gmail · #1 Postby **gmail** » Mon Sep 13, 2004 12:45 am

I live in Grand Isle, Louisiana. People are evacuating now even though I don't think it'll hit here. Should I evacuate? If I don't and it hits here, I'm scared the hurricane will wipe out our whole island!

Website · #2 Postby **FritzPaul** » Mon Sep 13, 2004 12:46 am

If EOC says leave, then go!

Hwy 1 goes under water way before the storm approaches.

PTrackerLA · #3 Postby **PTrackerLA** » Mon Sep 13, 2004 12:51 am

Gmail, if by tomorrow afternoon model guidance shows a hit close to New Orleans, GET OUTTA THERE! You do not want to be down there with this thing approaching the coast.

#4 Postby **TSmith274** » Mon Sep 13, 2004 12:54 am

Been to Grand Isle many times on fishing trips and things like that. Used to have family there. But I believe that Louisiana has built rock jetties all over that Island. The island will still be there. Yes, the island will be under water, so bring valuables and make sure you put other things high enough, perhaps inside. Is your house raised as many houses there are? If so, put these valuables in your house, board the windows, and lock it up tight. You'll be ok. Good Luck!

Sean in New Orleans · #5 Postby **Sean in New Orleans** » Mon Sep 13, 2004 12:54 am

You'll know if you need to leave---they'll practically force everyone off of the island.

Website · #6 Postby **FritzPaul** » Mon Sep 13, 2004 12:57 am

The rock jetties are for prevention of beach erosion not protection for the people on GI.

SwampDawg · #7 Postby **SwampDawg** » Mon Sep 13, 2004 1:00 am

FritzPaul wrote:If EOC says leave, then go!

Hwy 1 goes under water way before the storm approaches.

I agree 100%. It doesn't even take a Hurricane for LA 1 to go under water. You need to leave if they say leave.

LSUChamps0002 · #8 Postby **LSUChamps0002** » Mon Sep 13, 2004 1:02 am

Metairie here. I'm getting out of here if it comes this way. Grande Isle should not even be something to think about. Leave if they recommend it.

SwampDawg · #9 Postby **SwampDawg** » Mon Sep 13, 2004 1:04 am

I'm not even sure Grand Isle can withstand something like this

AggieSpirit · #10 Postby **AggieSpirit** » Mon Sep 13, 2004 1:06 am

On the way out from Grand Isle, don't speed in Golden Meadow. Cops there are jerks.

Website · #11 Postby **FritzPaul** » Mon Sep 13, 2004 1:06 am

The scary thing is everytime a storm approaches, there are a handful of GI res. who refuse to leave.

SwampDawg · #12 Postby **SwampDawg** » Mon Sep 13, 2004 1:07 am

AggieSpirit wrote:On the way out from Grand Isle, don't speed in Golden Meadow. Cops there are jerks.

You got a ticket too??

Greg · #13 Postby **Greg** » Mon Sep 13, 2004 1:18 am

Fast forward, in you mind, to Tuesday at midnight, when the hurricane is close. Feel the adreneline. Your heart is pumping. You no longer have much of a choice. The roads are packed. You don't want to be stuck on the road in your car when it hits. If it would just turn.

That's what I did with Charlie, except it wasn't a "fast forward". Charlie ended up turning, but I still play that night over and over in my mind.

Website · #14 Postby **FritzPaul** » Mon Sep 13, 2004 1:20 am

SwampDawg wrote:
AggieSpirit wrote:On the way out from Grand Isle, don't speed in Golden Meadow. Cops there are jerks.

You got a ticket too??

Yeah you right! I fish down there a lot. :lol:

gmail · #15 Postby **gmail** » Mon Sep 13, 2004 1:56 am

Thanks for all the replies guys! Yea, my house is raised above the ground so I'm not really worried about flooding in my house, except for my cars! I guess I'll just have to wait and see what happens. Do you guys think we'll have a definite answer as to where it's going to hit tomorrow afternoon?

Oh yea, and I've already gotten a ticket in Golden Meadow! LOL

SwampDawg · #16 Postby **SwampDawg** » Mon Sep 13, 2004 2:02 am

I don't think anyone has definite answers at this point. Mr. Ivan is having a field day with everyone.

B-Bear · #17 Postby **B-Bear** » Mon Sep 13, 2004 3:42 am

gmail wrote:Thanks for all the replies guys! Yea, my house is raised above the ground so I'm not really worried about flooding in my house, except for my cars! I guess I'll just have to wait and see what happens. Do you guys think we'll have a definite answer as to where it's going to hit tomorrow afternoon?

Oh yea, and I've already gotten a ticket in Golden Meadow! LOL

You're worried about flooding in your house? My friend, if this thing hits at its current intensity your house might be sitting in 25 feet of water. Is your house 25 feet above the water? And what the storm surge doesn't take out, 160 mph winds will take care of post-haste.

Worry about your life.

#18 Postby **TSmith274** » Mon Sep 13, 2004 3:51 am

Ivan will weaken before he makes lanfall. And also, I know jetties only prevent beach erosion. That was my answer to his concern that the whole island might be gone.

B-Bear · #19 Postby **B-Bear** » Mon Sep 13, 2004 3:54 am

TSmith274 wrote:Ivan will weaken before he makes lanfall. And also, I know jetties only prevent beach erosion. That was my answer to his concern that the whole island might be gone.

Hmm. How about this: Ivan MAY weaken before he makes landfall.

wxwatcher2 · #20 Postby **wxwatcher2** » Mon Sep 13, 2004 7:57 am

gmail
Please, do the prudent thing and evacuate now. Today.....
The longer you wait, the more crowded the roads are, the less gasoline is available and the worse the weather will get.

I agree with the poster who said, don't worry if your house is high enough, If IVan hits as a cat IV or higher, .........
Just go and be safe.
I realize it's an inconvenience but you need to be safe.

Ivan is not your usual hurricane.

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