Storm2k Member Information Center - Isabel 2003

#1 Postby **azskyman** » Sun Sep 14, 2003 8:25 pm

The independent lady that she has become, Isabel will determine her own course during the upcoming week. She has stood proud and become one of the more classic and most photographed ladies of the sea.

While preparations rachet up along the east coast, it is time for us at Storm2k to make some preparation as well.

As the storm approaches, we will have all eyes on her path...listening, watching, waiting, preparing, and then reacting.

Storm2k is more than just a passive board. Those of us who have been here for a while already know that. The large influx of new members will soon learn that.

We are a group of concerned individuals who collectively care about many of those, any of those, who may be affected as Isabel makes her presence known.

So...I urge you to use this S2k Member Information Center post to keep us informed as best you can about your personal well-being and safety as she flexes her muscles this week.

The Tropics section is ideal for reports on details of the storm and recording the scientific elements that can be measured. Maps, charts, and more are prolific there. What a great resource it is!

But here...in the midst of friends around the country, those of you who may live along her path, please take a moment to stop in to report your personal status; your preparations and your personal observations....even your requests for thoughts and prayers on your behalf. They will be heard.

If, in the end, Isabel spares us all...this is also a great place to rejoice and be happy. We can celebrate together.

The MIC post - Isabel 2003 - is now open. 24 hours/7 days until Isabel is no longer.

Step on inside, share with others, and know there is tremendous power in the heart and soul of our Storm2k membership.

azskyman

#2 Postby **azskyman** » Sun Sep 14, 2003 8:35 pm

This is a good place for anyone who MIGHT come under the influence of Isabel to simply note your name and location.

#3 Postby **Stephanie** » Sun Sep 14, 2003 9:02 pm

You guys will be the first I will come running to for information, comfort and advice, that's for sure!!!

Thanks for setting up this thread. I hope it won't be that busy...

Stephanie Miller
Glassboro, NJ

Approximately 50 miles to the north of Atlantic City, 20 miles south of Philadelphia.

#4 Postby **coriolis** » Sun Sep 14, 2003 9:10 pm

It appears that Isabel may have her sights on my location in central PA. Fortunately, this far inland, it will likely be just barrels of rain. Flooding is a possibility here. (Agnes '72, is our benchmark flood here) At our house we are behind a dike that withstood the '72 flood with a foot or two to spare. We are presently at the "kids saw it on tv and are worried and asking lots of questions" stage. We'll monitor the situation and if warranted, we'll have our bags packed and be ready to move to higher ground, hampsters, lizards, and dogs too.

JQ Public · #5 Postby **JQ Public** » Sun Sep 14, 2003 10:21 pm

it looks like she may be coming this way since that northward turn hasn't happened just yet. I will keep you informed!

Lindaloo · #6 Postby **Lindaloo** » Mon Sep 15, 2003 6:40 am

I am glad you checked in JQ!! I was wondering about you yesterday. Keep in touch, especially now.

We are praying for you Steph and Ed!!!

mf_dolphin · #7 Postby **mf_dolphin** » Mon Sep 15, 2003 6:53 am

Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone in the path of Isabel. Get you preparations done and get out of the way if you're in a coastal/flood prone area. Please check in as soon as possible after she passes just so we know everyone's ok! :-)

weatherlover427 · #8 Postby **weatherlover427** » Mon Sep 15, 2003 10:13 am

And remember the S2K Severe Wx Check-in Policy too! Details are in the Tropical forum!

JCT777 · #9 Postby **JCT777** » Mon Sep 15, 2003 10:34 am

If Larry Cosgrove is correct, Isabel could actually bring hurricane force winds to my area early Friday - with heavy rains and isolated tornados. So even here in Spring Mount, PA (30 miles NW of Philadelphia) I have to be concerned.

Rainband · #10 Postby **Rainband** » Mon Sep 15, 2003 10:45 am

coriolis wrote:It appears that Isabel may have her sights on my location in central PA. Fortunately, this far inland, it will likely be just barrels of rain. Flooding is a possibility here. (Agnes '72, is our benchmark flood here) At our house we are behind a dike that withstood the '72 flood with a foot or two to spare. We are presently at the "kids saw it on tv and are worried and asking lots of questions" stage. We'll monitor the situation and if warranted, we'll have our bags packed and be ready to move to higher ground, hampsters, lizards, and dogs too.

Yea and my sister lives in Montoursville. at least she is up in the mountains... I will definately be watching and waiting to see what she does. Good luck Coriolis :wink:

tomboudreau · #11 Postby **tomboudreau** » Mon Sep 15, 2003 11:25 am

My wife and I have begun some preparations. We live in Punxsutawney, PA. We don't want to be caught off guard. Her parents went through the flooding left behind from Agnes...and if this storm cuts across Central PA, as the models are showing currently, we could be in for some heavy rains and a little wind. Our power goes out with a blink of an eye, so we have gotten batteries and bottled water as well as plenty of non-perfishable foods. I hope all of you from North Carolina to New England stay safe. This is no time to take nature lightly. Stay safe everyone!

Tom

Rainband · #12 Postby **Rainband** » Mon Sep 15, 2003 12:02 pm

tomboudreau wrote:My wife and I have begun some preparations. We live in Punxsutawney, PA. We don't want to be caught off guard. Her parents went through the flooding left behind from Agnes...and if this storm cuts across Central PA, as the models are showing currently, we could be in for some heavy rains and a little wind. Our power goes out with a blink of an eye, so we have gotten batteries and bottled water as well as plenty of non-perfishable foods. I hope all of you from North Carolina to New England stay safe. This is no time to take nature lightly. Stay safe everyone!

Tom

You stay safe Tom :wink:

Hopefully PA won't have to deal with too much from Isabel

#13 Postby **azskyman** » Wed Sep 17, 2003 7:35 am

Thought I'd bring this to the top...give those of you who might be making a mad dash a place to let your friends on Storm2k know...or if you are not leaving your home, that you are safe nonetheless.

Good luck to those of you who will be listening to her howling winds.

BaltimoreGirl · #14 Postby **BaltimoreGirl** » Wed Sep 17, 2003 7:49 am

Hey guys, I just found out that I'll be weathering this one alone with my kids. Hubby got called into work, indefinitely. He's got 2 warehouses to secure, and I doubt seriously I'll see him again till this is over. We are in Baltimore,on the water, right off the Patapsco river, very close to the bay. We are getting mixed reports of how bad it will be, but if it's anything like Fran or Floyd, I will have water and lots of it. Finishing up the rest of my preparations and praying for the best here. Hoping that everyone will be ok.

Amanzi · #15 Postby **Amanzi** » Wed Sep 17, 2003 9:05 am

Baltimoregirl you stay safe ok! I know what its like having to put on a brave face for the kid's sake. I pray the Lord will keep you and your family safe.....

That goes for all of you in the path of this lady. Take care all and stay safe

Coriolis you look after yourself!!

#16 Postby **azskyman** » Wed Sep 17, 2003 10:06 am

Indeed Baltimore Lady....time for mom to be the strong one. We will be thinking and praying for you...and all the others along the way. Let us know how well you do. A funny story will come out of it somehow. Maybe it will be something worth sharing.

raine · #17 Postby **raine** » Wed Sep 17, 2003 12:49 pm

Great thread skyman!!

Here in my corner of the world we are ready for whatever Izzy brings to our doorstep.We learned from Floyd that just because we are removed from the coast does not protect us from all that a hurricane has to offer.We have water, flashlights, batteries....okay..okay, I have all that stuff stockpiled since Y2K and 9/11 so for me it was a matter of just making sure that everything was still where I store it and update some things.

Keeping everyone covered in prayer!!

Blessings, Raine

PS:Balitmore girl...I should put my hubby in touch with you, usually I am the one at home weathering out the storms alone with the kiddies but this year he will be home as I have to be at the airport where I work....LOL...he'll need all the help and encouragement he can get!

tomboudreau · #18 Postby **tomboudreau** » Wed Sep 17, 2003 6:28 pm

Well, our preparations are finally done. We are just waiting now for Isabelle to show her ugly head around here. I think no one is taking this storm seriously around here except the authorities. The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch already, and they might issue some sort of wind advisory tomorrow as they get more data in. We were back at the store last night picking up the rest of our needs, and I overheard people say..."this isn't going to be that bad", "its only a little rain...we've had rain all summer basically", "this hurricane isn't going to come to Western PA, I dont know why they are all getting their stockings bunched up over this". My wife and I couldnt believe what we over heard. We did what we had to and left. I am contemplating taking Friday off from work so I can be home. I know a few of the other employees are staying home Friday already. I have plenty of sick time and vacation time coming up...so I might wake up Friday morning "sick"

and just stay home and sit this one out. I've heard as much as 5 to 6 inches of rain could fall on this area. I've taken pretty good records of the weather this summer, and I can tell you this, 5 to 6 inches of rain is what we don't need, each of the last 2 or 3 months, the rainfall accumulations have increased, with over 8 inches of rain falling in August. Anyhow, I will be checking back in as we get closer along. Hope everyone else stays safe. Take care all!

Tom

#19 Postby **Stephanie** » Wed Sep 17, 2003 7:41 pm

Tropical Storm Warnings are up for the SE New Jersey shore line. It had become alittle breezy this afternoon. We will still get rain and wind, but my thoughts will be with my neighbors to the south.

I'll be thinking of you Baltimoregirl!

#20 Postby **coriolis** » Wed Sep 17, 2003 11:44 pm

Yeah, baltimoregirl, here's hoping that all goes well for you and your kids.

I'm thinking about taking Friday off too. Gotta keep an eye on the sump pump. TWC local forcast says heavy rain for about a 12-hour period, and a max of 30-something mph winds from Thurs morning thru Friday night.

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