Let's keep our Gulf Coast DUers in our thoughts and prayers...

[LynneSin]

This one doesn't look like a Katrina but it still looks like it could bring excessive rain and wind to an area that is still recovering from that massive 2005 Hurricane.


http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/10/03/couple-displaced-by-katrina-now-worries-about-karen/2920425/

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/graphics_at2.shtml?gm_track#contents

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_at2+shtml/090446.shtml?5-daynl?large#contents

[Katashi_itto]

1. Here in New Orleans, I have a full tank of gas. A one gallon reserve can.

Food, water and my laptop is charged.

Currently beautiful outside.

[LuvNewcastle]

3. I'm getting prepared here in Biloxi.

I can't decide whether I should stay here in my apartment or go to my parents' house over in Gulfport. I get around on my scooter and I don't want to leave it outside in the weather, so I could put it in their garage over there. I'd really rather stay here though, so I'm looking for somewhere here in Biloxi where I can stash the scooter. But that's the only thing I've got to worry about, so I'll be fine.

[Katashi_itto]

4. Go to your parent's house. Better to be in a group.

[LuvNewcastle]

6. I suppose you're right.

Hopefully the storm will pass on through and I won't have to stay up there for long.

[dixiegrrrrl]

8. I would go to parent's house too.

You know about those storm surges, living where you do.
This storm is going to dump a LOT of water, if nothing else.
You don't want to be cut off by flooded streets, and going thru power outages alone is no fun.

I have learned that "after storm" comfort is pretty important.

[LuvNewcastle]

16. I do like my AC, and it's less likely that the power will go off

up at their house. I guess that settles it.

[Katashi_itto]

9. Look as it as a moment to catch up with your parents

[leftynyc]

12. Go to your parents

A place for your ride and if you're nice, a home cooked meal. Your mom will love it.

[LynneSin]

13. If your scooter is for mobility and not recreation

I would go someplace safe.

That storm looks to be straddling the LA/MS border which means Biloxi could get hit big. And if your scooter gets damaged it may be weeks or month until you get insurance to replace it.

Better to be safe than sorry.

[LuvNewcastle]

17. Yeah, I need it to get around; I don't have a car.

I'm going up there.

[LynneSin]

18. Be well!

:hugs:

[TBF]

14. Another vote for your parent's house -

we were in an apartment when the Katrina/Rita storms hit the coast years ago (here in Houston). Inland Houston is more than 50 miles from Galveston but the apartment buildings are often shoddily built. We stayed with friends in Dallas for a few days instead.

[dgibby]

5. Don't forget to get some cash.

ATM's will not be working if power goes out. I found out the hard way during Hurricane Hugo. Now, even though I'm living in the mountains of Va., I have an emergency bug out bag, cash on hand, emergency supplies for stay at home, full tank of gas. Hugo taught me a lot of lessons about being prepared for emergencies. Good luck and stay safe.

[TBF]

15. Cash, water, some food you can eat without electricity -

peanut butter w/crackers - that sort of thing.

If you don't have books grab a few now - or from the library on the way to your parents.

It can take awhile for the power to come back on.

[Mnemosyne]

2. Stay safe folks! nt

[Grammy23]

7. We are traveling in New England so are not home in NW FL

It's a little unnerving for us to not be home to do pre-storm preparations. We have a camper stored at a KOA near home. We are usually home to take care of these kinds of things. Glad to note that the storm is not holding together very well to intensify. We went thought Ivan in 2004 and do not wish to repeat that experience.

[freshwest]

10. Take care, folks!

[Katashi_itto]

11. Hurricane Party In New Orleans Saturday!

One of Dozens I am sure

https://www.facebook.com/events/1420086278204739/