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cpdaman · #21 Postby **cpdaman** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 5:33 pm

maybe they were traumatized by watching video of new orleans day after day of being underwater after a hurricane went by. however unrealistic the response of going and getting supplies as a tropical wave approaches never underestimate the effect such a catastrophy can have on the psyche especially when the only down side is spending a few bucks (i assume these people were not boarding up for the trop wave ha ha)

#22 Postby **Hybridstorm_November2001** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 5:52 pm

That is a very good point. I still find it hard to believe that Hurricane Katrina really happened. I never expected to see something like that occur in the developed world. The power of nature is still awe inspiring, and frightening at times. After the last few seasons anyone who doesn't have a healthy respect for these storms, especially if you live within 50 miles or less of the coastline from New Foundland to the Caribbean, is a fool.

#23 Postby **SouthFloridawx** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 6:59 pm

cajungal wrote:People are jumpy after last year's horrible season. I never seen so much focus on generators this year. They even set up a hurricane display in the middle of the store. Something they never did before. But, the media needs to quit hyping things up over just a wave. Nothing has developed yet.

It's not necessarily a bad thing if the media hypes preparedness. BTW i'm not knocking your post just making a point.

jaxfladude · #24 Postby **jaxfladude** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 7:18 pm

*For a little time this poster came into reality*

I live in NE Florida.
My family and I only once evacuated for Hurricane Floyd. we went SOUTH to the Orlando area from Jacksonville.....I TAKE ANY AND ALL TD/TS/'CANES VERY SERIOUSLY!!!!

*This poster goes back into the "it can't happen here" train of thought*

/SARCASM OFF

:lol:

#25 Postby **brunota2003** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 7:21 pm

[Sarcasm ON]
I dont take them seriously and this season sucks...it was way over-hyped and this season is a dud...they need more false alarms...this season is a dud...it won't hit me...this season is a dud...SEASON CANCEL!!!
[/Sarcasm OFF] :lol:

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caribepr · #26 Postby **caribepr** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 7:30 pm

I don't get the either or thing...when people aren't prepared, they are oblivious. When they get *hyped up* they are jumpy. Why the judgement? A couple of things...
After Andrew - just focusing on the big ones, I saw things first hand (Hugo, saw 'em second hand) I have no doubt are happening now post Katrina. Emotional trauma when it even rains, leaving everything and everyone known for years, to be away from the scene of life devastation, over-alertness...for years. There is nothing wrong with that...we are humans, not machines. Everyone has to figure out how to deal with Nature's reality in their own way. Interesting to me that most who post here post Katrina, who were seriously affected, are the most generous of all in understanding, and brave beyond words (wasted words, if you don't get my meaning).
The other thing. Fear mongering makes money. Generators (which are little bits of heaven as far as I'm concerned), prep kits (check it out on Google, why put your own together, you can pay someone to do it for you!), shutters (love Caribbean shutters, easy to use, but not right for many windows, pick your own), first aid kits (see paid for prep kits) - these things are all necessary for those of us living in hurricane prone areas. As in...NECESSARY, like toilet paper (another good thing not to forget, by the way). Figure out what you need, get it and live life. No need to stand in lines (well, gas lines, but everything else should be ready, period - and I say that as someone with not much cash, but with a plan, do it all year - it works).
So...as many have said, if OVER prep is making some laugh or scoff, too bad. Better over than under, better concerned/aware about a wave that usually comes to nothing, than waking up and saying, oh wow....there is a weather issue going on that could wreck my life...(for some, include the word again)?
A little more understanding, a little more thinking about the *other guy* who's shoes you haven't been in...and LOTS more talking to your friends and loved ones - who talk to their own - goes a long way toward dealing with the fears, and the realities.
Blah blah...no apologies; last year did a horrific number on a lot of people...some want to gain from it, some are pretty screwed up by it...help find that balance that lets you help someone else.
Shut up, MJ! OK, apology...this is just one of my major pet peeves. Sorry.

#27 Postby **EDR1222** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 7:36 pm

It's always good to be prepared in my opinion. You get the hype from the media too, although in Central Florida they haven't been too concerned about the waves that have been passing over the state.

I bet the insurance companies are watching even the slightest blob of t-storms that comes close to Florida though! Almost like it would be an excuse for all of them to get out of Florida.

Scorpion · #28 Postby **Scorpion** » Thu Jul 13, 2006 11:20 am

HurricaneHunter914 wrote:HURRICANE CHARLEY! Don't tell me I haven't experienced Cat-1 winds and you don't even live here!

Apparently not... since people there think that Cat 1 winds are a walk in the park.

#29 Postby **skysummit** » Thu Jul 13, 2006 11:24 am

Scorpion wrote:
HurricaneHunter914 wrote:HURRICANE CHARLEY! Don't tell me I haven't experienced Cat-1 winds and you don't even live here!

Apparently not... since people there think that Cat 1 winds are a walk in the park.

No joke since you can barely stand in 60mph winds....these people must've never experienced Cat 1 winds.

Extremeweatherguy · #30 Postby **Extremeweatherguy** » Thu Jul 13, 2006 11:58 am

skysummit wrote:
Scorpion wrote:
HurricaneHunter914 wrote:HURRICANE CHARLEY! Don't tell me I haven't experienced Cat-1 winds and you don't even live here!

Apparently not... since people there think that Cat 1 winds are a walk in the park.

No joke since you can barely stand in 60mph winds....these people must've never experienced Cat 1 winds.

yeah hurricanehunter, which part of Sanford do you live in? I remember with Charley in Orlando (in my area) there was no way you could walk in it. Signs, tree branches, shingles, glass, etc. was flying everywhere. Trees were falling left and right. When I tried to walk outside during it, I was blown over and almost impaled by a flying object. The 100mph+ gusts I was receiving were no walk in the park.

UPDATE: While doing research on Charley's winds in Seminole county I came across this amazing picture of tree damage.

http://www.srh.noaa.gov/mlb/charley/Sem ... inole6.jpg

I am not sure where it was exactly taken, but this just goes to show that the area in general did see hurricane force winds.

HurricaneHunter914 · #31 Postby **HurricaneHunter914** » Thu Jul 13, 2006 12:58 pm

There were kids playing outside during Hurricane Charley in my Neighborhood and I live a few several minutes away from Lake Monroe.

#32 Postby **skysummit** » Thu Jul 13, 2006 1:01 pm

HurricaneHunter914 wrote:There were kids playing outside during Hurricane Charley in my Neighborhood and I live a few several minutes away from Lake Monroe.

Well I don't see how you could've even had 40mph winds then if kids were playing outside.

HurricaneHunter914 · #33 Postby **HurricaneHunter914** » Thu Jul 13, 2006 1:07 pm

I kinda think they're lying because I didn't exactly see them, they just told me that they were outside during Charley, I didn't really beleive them because the streets were mostly deserted in my area. Also I don't think 40 mph winds uprooted BOTH of my oak trees.

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