Hurricane preparing simulation game?

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Hurricane preparing simulation game?

#1 Postby apocalypt-flyer » Thu May 25, 2006 7:22 am

Well, I wonder if anyone still has that link to this Simulation game which simulated the arrival of a hurricane where you had to 'help' the family to organize things. My niece is living near the east coast and I thought it might be a clever way to explain a lot of stuff to her.
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#2 Postby O Town » Thu May 25, 2006 8:04 am

Interesting never heard of it. I would like to check that out too. :D
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#3 Postby Vandora » Thu May 25, 2006 8:57 am

Would this be what you were thinking of? I think it's fantastic, found it last year.

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#4 Postby terstorm1012 » Thu May 25, 2006 3:59 pm

could this be it?
http://profhorn.meteor.wisc.edu/wxwise/hurr/hurr.html
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#5 Postby apocalypt-flyer » Thu May 25, 2006 6:08 pm

Thanks a LOT Vandora :D
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#6 Postby Extremeweatherguy » Thu May 25, 2006 6:19 pm

they really need to re-do that preparedness game! It is starting to get out of date (as it mentions none of the recent storms). Also, it seems like it only prepares you for winds. What I think they should do is make a new version with better graphics..videos of actual hurricane conditions..damage pictures from the aftermath..and an up to date step-by-step plan.
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#7 Postby Jim Cantore » Thu May 25, 2006 7:20 pm

I cant fail? what a rip :lol:
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#8 Postby RattleMan » Thu May 25, 2006 8:01 pm

Did you notice? The family member names were all names of Category 5 hurricanes: Camille, Carla and Gilbert!
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#9 Postby Jim Cantore » Thu May 25, 2006 8:03 pm

ones name was floyd
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#10 Postby RattleMan » Thu May 25, 2006 8:07 pm

They've stuck a lot of hurricane names into this game. The dog's name is Hugo, yet another Category 5.

On the bulletin board, it says "Aunt Besty", but Betsy was a Cat 4.

They have an "Uncle Bob"

A guy named Floyd then calls Camille in the middle of the hurricane and says he's having a hurricane party (whaaaaat? It was CAMILLE who supposedly had the party)
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