Hurricane Florence

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   ethel smithposted 6 years ago

   Good luck to all those affected in the USA. Reports here in the UK claim that although winds are weakening a disaster is expected. Thoughts with you all

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   lobobrandonposted 6 years ago

   Yup, it's slowing down which is good news for many, but due to it moving slower it stays in one place longer which increases the chances of floods.
   
   On a somewhat related note, I read this: https://abcnews.go.com/US/north-carolin … d=16913782 People can be so stupid.

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      ethel smithposted 6 years agoin reply to this

      Gosh they can
      
      This interetsing  https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/13/clim … rence.html

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         lobobrandonposted 6 years agoin reply to this

         Yup.

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      ethel smithposted 6 years agoin reply to this

      That link is from 2012 lobobrandon so who knows by now state of play

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         lobobrandonposted 6 years agoin reply to this

         That link is old, but I read a post on Reddit today of someone from their government who referred to this and prevented something from moving forward.
         
         I was at the uni when I read this, so when I saw your post I did some googling with what I remembered and found that 2012 post. 2012 is not a long time ago, most likely the same people in government.

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   RTalloniposted 6 years ago

   Thank you for thinking of the needs!  Hurricanes are so unpredictable but technology is able to track it, which is a huge help in evaluating expectations of their future path. This storm's winds are now beginning to reach the coast but anyone wanting to be in a safer place still has a chance to get out of danger's way.
   
   Wind and rain damages will have to be evaluated after the fact, but year after year hurricanes are a part of life in coastal areas. These areas have evolved over time, people have adapted their thinking and rebuilt according to new knowledge.
   
   The most important thing for people to do in the future is to determine whether they are really ready to live the coastal life and are prepared to deal with these storms. As soon as the 2018 hurricane season is over the 2019 season begins and that is the time to begin preparing for it.
   
   Patience will be needed in the cleanup and rebuilding processes. It would be a good thing if news media would use their power to help people think calmly and rationally, help them be realistic and practical. Instead they act as if this is the first hurricane in history.
   
   If they would draw from historical examples, interview people who have successfully gone through previous incidents to learn the best how-to methods of doing so rather than interviewing people who've never seen one and are panicked by justifiable warnings everyone would be better off.
   
   One difference in this east coast one and the one that just pummeled Maui is the speed. That this is a slow moving one means more water and wind damage is likely but there are many, many crews of all sorts–power, emergency, aid workers–already on the move. Most importantly, I am thankful to be able to pray for all involved.

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      ethel smithposted 6 years agoin reply to this

      Yep modern tech and science will help but will still be tough for many people. Hope everyone stays safe

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   Sherry Hewinsposted 6 years ago

   I am in central North Carolina, and this is my first hurricane. It was headed straight for us, but it has taken a turn to the south, veering away from us a bit. Also, since I am inland, storm surge was never a danger here. We are in an area where people who are evacuating are coming to. Still, flooding, high winds and power outages are a concern.
   
   It's so strange to me how we have so much notice of these things. It's good because we have time to prepare, but now that I've done what I can, I admit I am a bit antsy for the storm to get here and get it over with. I may change my tune about that tomorrow.
   
   After decades living in the Sierra foothills in California, I know how to deal with a power outage, that and falling trees seem like the most likely detrimental effect for me personally. Also the stores run out of supplies, and gasoline is hard to get, but I'm all stocked up and ready to hunker down and ride out the storm.

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      ethel smithposted 6 years agoin reply to this

      You sound prepared Sherry. Good luck

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      ethel smithposted 6 years agoin reply to this

      https://6abc.com/weather/live-video-hur … c/4200733/

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      lobobrandonposted 6 years agoin reply to this

      Nice that you've prepped up.

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      RTalloniposted 6 years agoin reply to this

      The unpredictability of these storms is amazing, and it keeps us on our toes. Good to read your perspective at this time. It's important to note that people who live a criminal life on coastal streets will be inland for a while. They will not be headed back that way until given permission. Be cautious and stay safe!

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