IKE

• IKE by herronm on 12 Sep, 2008 07:28
• This has been a very active hurricane season.  IKE's current path will take it right over where I live, Sulphur Springs Tx (in between Dallas and Texarkana).  It will only be a tropical storm by then, but we may get up to 6 inches of rain and winds 40 - 60 miles per hour.
  
  Max
• #1 by Timmay on 12 Sep, 2008 07:29
• Hope things go well for you bro.  We are forecasted to get a lot off the remenants of te hurricane.  The tracker puts it going right over southern Indiana about monday.  Going to push alot of much needed rain up this way...but I dont think we need that much.
• #2 by D.A.L.U.I. on 12 Sep, 2008 09:19
• Good luck, keep your dome down.  We're getting the outer bands now in New Orleans, and a tornado this morning.  In your position, I'd be ready to get to an inside room if you hear the "train" that you've never heard before, or better yet, near the outside wall of your basement, if you have one.  Once inland this storm is going to really generate some tornado activity. Pick up any stuff outside that could blow around and come through the window or damage your property or your neighbors.  If your water pressure is dependent on electricity, get some bottled water and canned food in, especially for the kids, and don't forget your pets, and fill a tub or two for flushing the toilets.  GET ICE, fill your cars w/ gas before it arrives--like now, in case you have to leave the area after the storm because of habitablity problems.  If you do leave and you have natural gas, turn it off at the meter to minimize any danger of fire.  After the storm, don't let the kids or pets out without checking for downed power lines in the area.   AND DON'T COUNT ON FEMA--THEY WILL NOT BE THERE TO HELP YOU OR ASSIST IN ANY MEANINGFUL WAY. 
  
  Saintc, veteran who stayed for Katrina and Gustav.
• #3 by TheSlyBear on 12 Sep, 2008 09:33
• In Austin we're only expected to get some heavy winds (but not tropical force) and maybe some rain (which we badly need). But it could change course so I need to keep abreast of the situation.
  
  I know lots of people in Houston that I'm very worried about.
• #4 by herronm on 12 Sep, 2008 09:52
• Thanks for the suggestions saintc.  I can tell you've lived through these before.
  
  Bootedbear, we need to keep our friends and loved ones in our thoughts and prayers.  Galveston and Houston areas could be major concern.
• #5 by warhawk on 12 Sep, 2008 10:18
• 2 all my texas sly members:  u guys/gals keep safe & keep us posted.  i have a close friend that lives in houston.  galveston is gonna "suffer" the most damage since its right on the gulf coast.  saintc gave some gr8 advice.  hurricanes... i hate 'em but atleast u can prepare 4 'em.  stay safe.
  
  WARHAWK
• #6 by Paul on 12 Sep, 2008 16:30
• To all our Texas bros, play it safe and keep in touch when ya can.
• #7 by buuckkweet on 12 Sep, 2008 19:58
• Stay safe Texas Bros!
• #8 by wpruitt on 12 Sep, 2008 20:24
• Stay safe and let us know if we can do anything.
• #9 by The Anvil on 15 Sep, 2008 02:20
• Quote from: saintc on 12 Sep, 2008 09:19

  Good luck, keep your dome down.  We're getting the outer bands now in New Orleans, and a tornado this morning.  In your position, I'd be ready to get to an inside room if you hear the "train" that you've never heard before, or better yet, near the outside wall of your basement, if you have one.  Once inland this storm is going to really generate some tornado activity. Pick up any stuff outside that could blow around and come through the window or damage your property or your neighbors.  If your water pressure is dependent on electricity, get some bottled water and canned food in, especially for the kids, and don't forget your pets, and fill a tub or two for flushing the toilets.  GET ICE, fill your cars w/ gas before it arrives--like now, in case you have to leave the area after the storm because of habitablity problems.  If you do leave and you have natural gas, turn it off at the meter to minimize any danger of fire.  After the storm, don't let the kids or pets out without checking for downed power lines in the area.   AND DON'T COUNT ON FEMA--THEY WILL NOT BE THERE TO HELP YOU OR ASSIST IN ANY MEANINGFUL WAY. 
  
  
  That was a lot of knowledge bro, good lookin' out!
  
  Saintc, veteran who stayed for Katrina and Gustav.
  
• #10 by herronm on 15 Sep, 2008 06:19
• IKE was kind to us.  He took a path that was just east of where we live.  Got some much needed rain and just a little wind.  To be honest, our Texas thunder storms are much worse than what we got. 
  
  People along the coast really got it.  They need some SLY bros prayer.
  
  Max
• #11 by Paul on 15 Sep, 2008 06:22
• Great to know you are ok Max, and yeah gonna keep those prayers going for the rest of the folks.   Been to Galveston many times and really sad to see it take the blows that it did.