If there is a Catagory 5 hurricane coming your way will you leave or try to survive?
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The major destroyer of Hurricane Katrina and really of all hurricanes is the storm surge.  Biloxi and coastal Mississippi was decimated by the surge which swept inland as far as a mile or two and destroyed most everything in its path.  Flooding in New Orleans came after the hurricane when the levies broke due to the increased strain by the surge.\nHomes further inland were not that badly damaged.  Wind can definitely do damage, but very few homes are actually obliterated by the wind, even in category 5 hurricanes.  And most that are are again right along the coast, as winds very quickly decrease as friction from the land slows them down as you travel inland.\n\nSo, if you aren't too near the coast (a few miles), the danger is not nearly as high.  Still, evacuation is always your safest bet, and from one who's been in quite a few hurricanes, you won't have much to do if you do stay.  No reason not to leave.  You make the choice, you have weigh the risk.\n\nIf you are within a couple miles of the coast, your location is prone to flooding, or you live in a mobile home (which are very weak and easily destroyed by the winds), then you definitely should evacuate.
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yes, sadly, it did. and i feel your pain. my husband and i were having troubles before the storm. after the storm, the situation that was causing us problems didn't get any better, so 5 days after katrina hit, my husband left me. i should say that the on going arguement was about my daughter. she is involved in an interacial relationship and my husband is a biggot. he didn't want me to see my daughter after the storm. he had seen his family. he knew they were ok. i just wanted to see my daughter. she's 22. long story short. i packed up my 3 suits of clothes and hopped a plane for obx,nc. been here a little over 4 months now. new life. new job. new home. new friends. sure miss some of the old stuff. how bout you? if you need to talk to someone who knows what you're going through, you can email me at Clepine64@yahoo.com. i'll give you the details if you email. ok. good luck with whatever you decide to do with your life. i've tried to make this my new beginning. maybe you can too. keep the faith.
714303
This question will survive a long time because YOU my friend are a survivor!!!  Hang in there.  \n\n(Don't worry, I won't sing "I Will Survive" 2 u)
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What kind of storm? A tornado of sufficient force can certainly blow you away - heck, powerful tornados can even pick up entire trucks. A hurricane might not quite pick you up and deposit you somewhere, but its strong winds can knock you off your feet, especially in the midst of all that rain and water from the storm surge.
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Go read " A Cruiser's Guide to Hurricane Survival" from Cruising Guide Publications..174 pages on how to survive a hurricane in a sailboat, at anchor or on the dock....and how to evaluate where you are\n\nas far as insurance company wanting to know........you got it backward..the insurance company should tell you........there is no recognized Government list so the CG wont be any help........that says this harbor is safe.....be prepared for the ins. company to give you a hard time as to what "safe" is if you have to put in a claim........generally anyplace sheltered from wave action is  a better bet than not.....if your marina has a wide open fetch for waves to build up and batter a boat, find somewhere else.......and in a direct hit by a major storm, like when Hugo went through SC in 87, all bets are  off!
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What sort of time frame did you have in mind?  I'd like to know because I'd better be moving to higher ground.  \n\nUsually I don't bother with this sort of thing, but the recent hurricane season has got me thinking that something is up.  \n\nThanks for the warning! \n\nCheers!
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Lets see how many hurricanes we get this summer, and then decide.
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During Hurricane Katrina - I didn't have to use all of these but could have if the part about my house didn't make 'em understand:\nThe ceiling partially collapsed. I have to remove it and the carpet from the house today.\nI am afraid to drive over power lines and I can't move the trees and the houses from the road anyway. \nMy baby-sitter quit because her house is gone.\nI was up all night because the military helicopters and vehicles kept shining lights in the house and kept me up. \nI have to watch for looters trying to steal my stuff.\nThere is insulation all over the floors and caused my son to have an asthma attack. \nThe lack of water dehydrated my kids and two of them are now in the hospital.\nI have to remove my storage building out of my elderly neighbors house. \nI have to help my other neighbors find their houses and it's contents.
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Found 10:\n1. Stay or go indoors! \n2. Stay away from anything that could conduct electricity.\n3. Don't use any plug-in electrical appliances like hair dryers, electric toothbrushes, \n4. Don't use the telephone during the storm. \n5. Stay in your automobile if you are traveling. \n6. Don't use metal objects outside, like fishing rods and golf clubs. \n7. Get out of the water. \n8. If you're outdoors, seek shelter from lightning! \n9. If you can't find shelter, avoid the tallest object in the area. \n10. When you feel the electrical charge, drop to the ground immediately!
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The forecasters feel that the Bermuda High will position itself about the same as last year. This means it will be difficult for hurricanes to curve northward along the East Coast, just like last year. If the forecasters are reasonably accurate, Long Island should not see any Category 3 hurricanes this season. I live in FL...you want me to send one your way?
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Not like I would do whatever I had to, to survive.\n\nPeace!
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No one can really say. Meteorologists are expecting more hurricanes this season (with at least 4 being category four and five). How many of these to actually hit Florida is a complete variable. There is a ton of factors that would go into that. So no one can say for sure.
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If the answer is no, then that means no.\n\nIf you only want people to answer yes, then restate your question.\n\nYou could ask for replies such as:\nFor those that were involved in the southern storms, please tell me about your experiences.
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I live in Houston, Tx. I have worked in Miami, and all over Florida. Hurricanes come through Miami even more often then Houston. Most of the ones that go through Florida, or the panhandle are smaller categories that may not threated many human lives, but can be a nightmare on property. Not too long ago i got a chance to meet a lot of Katrina evacuees, as well as going through the scare of Rita just a few weeks after. It is horrifying to see some of the effects these things can have on entire cities, and even states. Do not listen to everything they say on TV, for it is just a depiction of the worse possible, whether it is scenario, or what actually happened. Miami is so beautiful, that you will enjoy yourself, and the possibility of Hurricanes will only be a small memory compared to everything else you will experience there. Enjoy\nElis\nHouston, TX
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Yes, Its considered a category 5 hurricane.
236711
are you planning to flee your country?
1136524
Contact your legislature and yell like hell. You guys had what? 5 hurricanes last year? The insurance companies are trying to save their own ASSets.