It's Too Late...

Sean in New Orleans · #1 Postby **Sean in New Orleans** » Wed Sep 15, 2004 6:28 am

...Those along the MS/AL coast that are still home, should stay home, IMO. If you are in LA, you could still make it to the West and escape the storm. This system is moving at a much quicker clip this morning. http://www.ssd.noaa.gov/PS/TROP/DATA/RT ... -loop.html

Innotech · #2 Postby **Innotech** » Wed Sep 15, 2004 6:34 am

the gas situation is stupid. Here at work EVERY STORE I call is running out of gas and every one of them is demanding more fuel that just CANNOT be delivered fast enough. Racks shut down, refineries closing, drivers evacuating...Its driving me insane. STOP THIS MADNESS@

jes · #3 Postby **jes** » Wed Sep 15, 2004 6:34 am

I just got up - to make my decision. I also have only had 4 hours sleep. To prevent me from having to read everything would you please tell me if the storm has weakened and where you think it is going.

Innotech · #4 Postby **Innotech** » Wed Sep 15, 2004 6:37 am

jes wrote:I just got up - to make my decision. I also have only had 4 hours sleep. To prevent me from having to read everything would you please tell me if the storm has weakened and where you think it is going.

this morning the storm appears more disorganized, but still a 140 mph Cat4. It remains on track headed for mobile, AL.

Nimbus · #5 Postby **Nimbus** » Wed Sep 15, 2004 6:37 am

Ivan appears to have outrun the "rockey mountain trough".

http://www.nco.ncep.noaa.gov/pmb/nwprod ... 0_000m.gif

The Lake Pontchartrain scenario for New Orleans was analyzed years ago I wonder why they did not develop a busing convoy solution for the the shotgun shack folks living in the lowest parts of New Orleans?

flashflood1998 · #6 Postby **flashflood1998** » Wed Sep 15, 2004 6:48 am

jes, please contact your local emergency management team immediately and take their official advice, not the advice of fellow storm2k members.

#7 Postby **Terry** » Wed Sep 15, 2004 6:54 am

Jes - Please do listen to your local emergency folks with regard to where your home is located and evacuation, etc. However, if you can put those kitties into carriers (or pillowcases as mentioned in another thread) do so and get the heck out of dodge. IMHO the low pressure and strong winds, storm surge, rain, etc. will be far more traumatic to your pets and to you than heading out of town.

And do let this board know what you've decided to do! Many are concerned for your safety (and the kitties also).

#8 Postby **jlauderdal** » Wed Sep 15, 2004 7:33 am

Innotech wrote:the gas situation is stupid. Here at work EVERY STORE I call is running out of gas and every one of them is demanding more fuel that just CANNOT be delivered fast enough. Racks shut down, refineries closing, drivers evacuating...Its driving me insane. STOP THIS MADNESS@

same thing happened in florida..this should not come as a surprise to anyone that waited this long.

Raider Power · #9 Postby **Raider Power** » Wed Sep 15, 2004 7:54 am

On a radio report, an owner said they were out of regular unleaded, but still had higher grades in supply.

Innotech · #10 Postby **Innotech** » Wed Sep 15, 2004 8:00 am

jlauderdal wrote:
Innotech wrote:the gas situation is stupid. Here at work EVERY STORE I call is running out of gas and every one of them is demanding more fuel that just CANNOT be delivered fast enough. Racks shut down, refineries closing, drivers evacuating...Its driving me insane. STOP THIS MADNESS@

same thing happened in florida..this should not come as a surprise to anyone that waited this long.

Ive had to explain to our customers that New orleans area is in almost a state of Martial law and we cannot get NAYONE in there to deliver. Baton Rouge is also suffering runouts. We just cant get gas in there. Were trying, but its pretty much impossible. Putting drivers in harms way is NOT how we do business.

Website · #11 Postby **Brent** » Wed Sep 15, 2004 8:08 am

jes wrote:I just got up - to make my decision. I also have only had 4 hours sleep. To prevent me from having to read everything would you please tell me if the storm has weakened and where you think it is going.

It's headed your way, Strong 3 or a 4 at landfall. My advice is to leave, but it's probably too late. Tropical Storm Force winds should arrive this afternoon.

Guest · #12 Postby **Guest** » Wed Sep 15, 2004 8:13 am

It says on the hurricane pamplets during the heart of hurricane season keep your gas tank full. Now this is why. Lets hope it is not as bad as it looks. Good luck.

#13 Postby **vbhoutex** » Wed Sep 15, 2004 8:41 am

If you can get to I-65 N out of Mobile, it is now one way north all the way to near Montgomery- I believe Hwy 80 is where they said it would go back to normal 2 way traffic.

#14 Postby **tronbunny** » Wed Sep 15, 2004 9:44 am

If you cannot reach another place of safety further away...
contact your local emergency management office.
Tell them where you are, so that they may be aware of your situation. (not to be morbid, but give them the conatct information for your nearest out-of-area kin/friends)
Get a list of shelters nearby and enroute to your desired destination.
Be calm, and you will be safe.

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