Anyone getting ready for ISABEL yet? (Now with MAP)

kmcwed Posted: Sep 14, 2003 02:37 PM

Anyone getting ready for ISABEL yet? (Now with MAP)

I just heard on the Weather Channel that everyone on the Eastern seaboard should start making preparations for Isabel right away, candles, batteries, stuff like that--because it looks like it will most likely hit somewhere, although they're not sure exactly where yet.

Is anyone getting prepared yet?? I don't want to be the only nut who goes out and gets batteries and bottled water tomorrow...

(already have plenty of candles thanks to my latest White Barn Candle Co. raid....)

Samanthas Mom Posted: Sep 14, 2003 02:44 PM

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last nite and today the stop n shop parking lot was insane!!! the lines were nuts

Stacey1403 Posted: Sep 14, 2003 03:01 PM

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If and that's a BIG if, it hits us it won't be till the end of this week. Everyone still has time to get the essentials

NovemberSue Posted: Sep 14, 2003 03:02 PM

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Went to a few stores and they were all out of batteries already.

Xelindrya Posted: Sep 14, 2003 03:04 PM

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From Hurricane Post:

For now Im just checking the tires, the brake fluids, brake inspection and windshield wipers. Making sure both cars are up to speed on maintance.. no surprises.. Can you imagine your battery dying in a serious rain storm?? ick. We are planning to give ourselves extra time to and from work. Quick meals for dinner and just sorta wait this one out.

Being from San Antonio, we never got hit BY a hurricane.. but ALWAYS had to deal with it's blacklash. Im sorta used to it. haha

Just read the post on the tree falling issue. That is a serious concern. We've had some tough weather in the last year, trees have fallen and serious windstorms (remember 9/11/02?) This could have weaken the holdings some trees have. Try to think of alternate (several) ways to work... with floods or down trees in mind. And remember.. If you're alive and it's only water and wind.. try to stay calm and not rush into stuff. It ain't worth trying to cross a flooded area to get home. If something takes hours longer than usual... fine. It's the biggest mistake we saw in Texas.. people 'pushing it' to get somewhere. Idiots.

Xelindrya Posted: Sep 14, 2003 03:09 PM

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Theres no one at the Walbaums in Westbury.. place is deserted..

Batteries are there.. so is food and sorts of stuff if you're concerned.

butterfly20 Posted: Sep 14, 2003 03:21 PM

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i think we will know better on like tuesday, which should be plenty of time to go out and pick up stuff

NovemberSue Posted: Sep 14, 2003 03:23 PM

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I went to a few stores and everyone is out of batteries.

RichsBride Posted: Sep 14, 2003 03:31 PM

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Dh & I went to BJs earlier for our regular stuff-we bought batteries & water too-we got the last pack of flashlights. People seemed to be stocking up but not too crazy.

kmcwed Posted: Sep 14, 2003 06:14 PM

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Out of batteries already???? OMG! Guess I'm not the only 'nut' who thinks I should prepare....

My DH and father are just blowing it off, saying the media is just playing it up for ratings. Why are men SO pig-headed sometimes??? They never believe ANYTHING until it's right up their noses.

Grrrrrrrr!

kptoys Posted: Sep 14, 2003 06:16 PM

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NO CANDLES!!!! NO CANDLES!!!! NO CANDLES!!!!

OPEN FLAMES CAUSE FIRES!!!!!!!!!!!

GET FLASHLIGHTS AND BATTERIES!!!!!!

kelly4 Posted: Sep 14, 2003 06:22 PM

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I just stocked up on batteries, but I'm in need of more candles (sorry) I love candlelight and why not make this a romantic occaision????? Bring on the storm!

Julybaby Posted: Sep 14, 2003 06:23 PM

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Well, the cats have plenty of food.

kmcwed Posted: Sep 14, 2003 06:32 PM

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* * Hurricane Supply List * *

Minimum of 3 days drinking water, One gallon per person per day

Non-Perishable food, canned goods and dried goods are the best

A Manual can opener to open the canned goods if power fails

Hand tools, Hammer, Nails, Screw Drivers, ax and a Handsaw

Unscented Household Bleach for Water Purification

Several Flash lights along with plenty of extra Baterries

Portable Battery operated Radio and a NOAA Weather Radio

A First Aid Kit that includes extra Prescription Medicine

Wooden Matches, Toliet Paper, Disposable Plates and Utensils

Extra set of Car keys and Extra Cash or Travelers Checks

kmcwed Posted: Sep 14, 2003 06:34 PM

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Lol Julybaby!! My dog is stocked up too! If worse comes to worst, I'll steal from her!

tommybride Posted: Sep 14, 2003 06:34 PM

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candles in a storm like this isnt a good idea
flashlights are easier and more effective.
trust me if your roof flys off how in the mood will you be looking for some of your loved ones in the dark with a candle that blows out every few seconds fromt he 100 mph winds.. hehehe

guess whatim trying to say use your candles but for safetys sake ALWAYS have a flashlight
it can save your life

Julybaby Posted: Sep 14, 2003 06:36 PM

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Thanks for the supply list. I still have my water jugs from the blackout, but I never did think of plastic utensils.

I don't know if I can steal from the cats. All we have is liver and tuna flavored stuff and I hate liver. Besides, the smell of their food would make me reconsider stealing their food.

tommybride Posted: Sep 14, 2003 06:36 PM

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I just thought of something
for those of us who have new cars and park them outside under trees what should we do???!!!

I would hate it if a tree crushed my poor little car

kmcwed Posted: Sep 14, 2003 06:52 PM

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I guess all we can do is be prepared, stock up on the things that we're supposed to, and listen to news and radio for the latest info.

It's getting scary, though. This thing is POWERFUL.