Not to scare anyone.. just want to pass on some info that's on several weather sites.
I know its a non-immigration issue, but I think our safety has more importance than certain things like immigration in life. Please, if you think this information is not for you and a waste of time reading, please ignore it. Again this is just to make every one aware of the intensity of this hurricane(not to mean you are not aware of it already) and to take some precautionary measures.
Very powerful Hurricane Isabel currently
poised to make
almost
a DIRECT HIT on Baltimore/Washington on Thursday PM /
Friday AM.
According
to the latest computer models, the Eye is expected to
be over
Baltimore/Washington Friday at 1-2am. THIS IS A
VERY, VERY, VERY
DANGEROUS
HURRICANE, and NOT TO BE TAKEN LIGHTLY.
Remember how hurricane Andrew flattened south
Florida in 1992 - This
has
the same potential.
For the current projected hit:
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_astorm13+shtml/150858.shtml?
We may not have power, telephones, or water for DAYS.
This storm is
powerful
enough to do SEVERE structural damage to homes and
buildings.
IF YOU LIVE IN THE UPPER LEVELS OF AN APARTMENT OR
HOUSE, PLAN TO STAY
WITH SOMEONE WHO HAS A BASEMENT. PACK A SUITCASE.
MOVE YOUR CAR AWAY
FROM
AREAS WITH LARGE, OLD TREES.
Right now, Hurricane Isabel is fluctuating between a
category 4 and 5
hurricane, -as strong as Hurricanes Andrew (1992 in
FL) and Camille (1969
in
MS). This is the kind of storm that levels homes...as
Andrew did in
south
Florida...
Current projections hint that it will hit Cape
Hatteras, NC, Virginia
Beach,
VA and make its way UP the Chesapeake Bay to hit
Washington, DC,
Baltimore
and Harrisburg, PA. The projections take it JUST WEST
of DC/Baltimore -
which is WORSE for us, because the Northeast quadrant
of the storm is the
strongest. Winds may gust past 150 MPH- imagine a
Freight Train slamming
into your house- that's the effect this may have.
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE TAKE HEED..
SAFETY TIPS
Locate a safe room or the safest areas in your home
for each hurricane
hazard. In certain circumstances the safest areas may
not be your home
but
within your community. -TYPICALLY A BASEMENT - STAY
AWAY FROM WINDOWS-
THEY
MAY BLOW OUT!!!!- PREPARE FOR NO ELECTRICITY.
ALWAYS GO INTO THE SMALLEST ROOM IN THE CENTER OF YOUR
HOUSE IF THE
HURRICANE RAGES - PUT A MATTRESS OR BLANKET OVER
YOU...CRAWL INTO THE
BATHTUB AND COVER YOUR HEAD WITH A MATTRESS.
****REMOVE ALL OUTSIDE THINGS - They will become
Missles in winds like
these, and will easily break windows.
Determine escape routes from your home and places to
meet. These should
be
measured in tens of miles rather than hundreds of
miles.
Have an out-of-state friend as a family contact, so
all your family
members
have a single point of contact.
Make a plan now for what to do with your pets if you
need to evacuate.
SHELTERS DON"T USUALLY ACCEPT PETS.
Post emergency telephone numbers by your phones and
make sure your
children
know how and when to call 911.
Check your insurance coverage - flood damage is not
usually covered by
homeowners insurance.
PUT TOGETHER A DISASTER SUPPLY KIT TODAY!!!!!!
Water - at least 1 gallon daily per person for 3 to 7
days - YOU MAY HAVE
TO
DRINK THIS, AND WASH WITH IT.
Food - at least enough for 3 to 7 days
non-perishable packaged or canned food / juices
foods for infants or the elderly
snack foods, cereals, breads, crackers, cookies
non-electric can opener
cooking tools / fuel
paper plates / plastic utensils
Blankets / Pillows, etc.
Clothing - seasonal / rain gear/ sturdy shoes PACK A SUITCASE!!!!! First
Aid Kit / Medicines / Prescription Drugs Toiletries / Hygiene items /
Moisture wipes Flashlight / Batteries Radio - Battery operated and NOAA
weather radio GET CASH NOW : Banks and ATMs may not be open or available
for extended
periods.
Extra Keys
Toys, Books and Games
Important documents - in a waterproof container
insurance, medical
records,
bank account numbers, Social Security card, Passport
Tools - keep a set with you during the storm, Plastic
Tarps to cover any
broken windows
FILL UP YOUR CAR'S GAS TANK
Pet care items
proper identification / immunization records /
medications
ample supply of food and water
a carrier or cage
muzzle and leash
HURRICANE ISABEL LATEST ADVISORY NUMBER 37
NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL
5 AM AST MON SEP 15 2003
...INTENSE HURRICANE ISABEL MOVING WEST-NORTHWESTWARD
TO THE EAST OF
THE BAHAMAS...
AT 5 AM AST...0900Z...THE CENTER OF HURRICANE ISABEL
WAS LOCATED
NEAR LATITUDE 24.8 NORTH...LONGITUDE 69.0 WEST OR
ABOUT 820 MILES
...1320 KM...SOUTH-SOUTHEAST OF CAPE HATTERAS NORTH
CAROLINA. THIS
POSITION IS ALSO ABOUT 525 MILES...845 KM...EAST OF
NASSAU IN THE
BAHAMAS.
ISABEL IS MOVING TOWARD THE WEST-NORTHWEST NEAR 10
MPH...17 KM/HR...
AND A GRADUAL TURN TOWARD THE NORTHWEST IS EXPECTED
DURING THE NEXT
24 HOURS.
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS HAVE DECREASED SLIGHTLY AND
ARE NOW NEAR 150
MPH...240 KM/HR...WITH HIGHER GUSTS. AS IS COMMON IN
MAJOR
HURRICANES...SOME FLUCTUATIONS IN STRENGTH ARE LIKELY
DURING THE
NEXT 24 HOURS.
HURRICANE FORCE WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD UP TO 115
MILES...185 KM...
FROM THE CENTER...AND TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS
EXTEND OUTWARD UP
TO 205 MILES..
I know its a non-immigration issue, but I think our safety has more importance than certain things like immigration in life. Please, if you think this information is not for you and a waste of time reading, please ignore it. Again this is just to make every one aware of the intensity of this hurricane(not to mean you are not aware of it already) and to take some precautionary measures.
Very powerful Hurricane Isabel currently
poised to make
almost
a DIRECT HIT on Baltimore/Washington on Thursday PM /
Friday AM.
According
to the latest computer models, the Eye is expected to
be over
Baltimore/Washington Friday at 1-2am. THIS IS A
VERY, VERY, VERY
DANGEROUS
HURRICANE, and NOT TO BE TAKEN LIGHTLY.
Remember how hurricane Andrew flattened south
Florida in 1992 - This
has
the same potential.
For the current projected hit:
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_astorm13+shtml/150858.shtml?
We may not have power, telephones, or water for DAYS.
This storm is
powerful
enough to do SEVERE structural damage to homes and
buildings.
IF YOU LIVE IN THE UPPER LEVELS OF AN APARTMENT OR
HOUSE, PLAN TO STAY
WITH SOMEONE WHO HAS A BASEMENT. PACK A SUITCASE.
MOVE YOUR CAR AWAY
FROM
AREAS WITH LARGE, OLD TREES.
Right now, Hurricane Isabel is fluctuating between a
category 4 and 5
hurricane, -as strong as Hurricanes Andrew (1992 in
FL) and Camille (1969
in
MS). This is the kind of storm that levels homes...as
Andrew did in
south
Florida...
Current projections hint that it will hit Cape
Hatteras, NC, Virginia
Beach,
VA and make its way UP the Chesapeake Bay to hit
Washington, DC,
Baltimore
and Harrisburg, PA. The projections take it JUST WEST
of DC/Baltimore -
which is WORSE for us, because the Northeast quadrant
of the storm is the
strongest. Winds may gust past 150 MPH- imagine a
Freight Train slamming
into your house- that's the effect this may have.
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE TAKE HEED..
SAFETY TIPS
Locate a safe room or the safest areas in your home
for each hurricane
hazard. In certain circumstances the safest areas may
not be your home
but
within your community. -TYPICALLY A BASEMENT - STAY
AWAY FROM WINDOWS-
THEY
MAY BLOW OUT!!!!- PREPARE FOR NO ELECTRICITY.
ALWAYS GO INTO THE SMALLEST ROOM IN THE CENTER OF YOUR
HOUSE IF THE
HURRICANE RAGES - PUT A MATTRESS OR BLANKET OVER
YOU...CRAWL INTO THE
BATHTUB AND COVER YOUR HEAD WITH A MATTRESS.
****REMOVE ALL OUTSIDE THINGS - They will become
Missles in winds like
these, and will easily break windows.
Determine escape routes from your home and places to
meet. These should
be
measured in tens of miles rather than hundreds of
miles.
Have an out-of-state friend as a family contact, so
all your family
members
have a single point of contact.
Make a plan now for what to do with your pets if you
need to evacuate.
SHELTERS DON"T USUALLY ACCEPT PETS.
Post emergency telephone numbers by your phones and
make sure your
children
know how and when to call 911.
Check your insurance coverage - flood damage is not
usually covered by
homeowners insurance.
PUT TOGETHER A DISASTER SUPPLY KIT TODAY!!!!!!
Water - at least 1 gallon daily per person for 3 to 7
days - YOU MAY HAVE
TO
DRINK THIS, AND WASH WITH IT.
Food - at least enough for 3 to 7 days
non-perishable packaged or canned food / juices
foods for infants or the elderly
snack foods, cereals, breads, crackers, cookies
non-electric can opener
cooking tools / fuel
paper plates / plastic utensils
Blankets / Pillows, etc.
Clothing - seasonal / rain gear/ sturdy shoes PACK A SUITCASE!!!!! First
Aid Kit / Medicines / Prescription Drugs Toiletries / Hygiene items /
Moisture wipes Flashlight / Batteries Radio - Battery operated and NOAA
weather radio GET CASH NOW : Banks and ATMs may not be open or available
for extended
periods.
Extra Keys
Toys, Books and Games
Important documents - in a waterproof container
insurance, medical
records,
bank account numbers, Social Security card, Passport
Tools - keep a set with you during the storm, Plastic
Tarps to cover any
broken windows
FILL UP YOUR CAR'S GAS TANK
Pet care items
proper identification / immunization records /
medications
ample supply of food and water
a carrier or cage
muzzle and leash
HURRICANE ISABEL LATEST ADVISORY NUMBER 37
NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL
5 AM AST MON SEP 15 2003
...INTENSE HURRICANE ISABEL MOVING WEST-NORTHWESTWARD
TO THE EAST OF
THE BAHAMAS...
AT 5 AM AST...0900Z...THE CENTER OF HURRICANE ISABEL
WAS LOCATED
NEAR LATITUDE 24.8 NORTH...LONGITUDE 69.0 WEST OR
ABOUT 820 MILES
...1320 KM...SOUTH-SOUTHEAST OF CAPE HATTERAS NORTH
CAROLINA. THIS
POSITION IS ALSO ABOUT 525 MILES...845 KM...EAST OF
NASSAU IN THE
BAHAMAS.
ISABEL IS MOVING TOWARD THE WEST-NORTHWEST NEAR 10
MPH...17 KM/HR...
AND A GRADUAL TURN TOWARD THE NORTHWEST IS EXPECTED
DURING THE NEXT
24 HOURS.
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS HAVE DECREASED SLIGHTLY AND
ARE NOW NEAR 150
MPH...240 KM/HR...WITH HIGHER GUSTS. AS IS COMMON IN
MAJOR
HURRICANES...SOME FLUCTUATIONS IN STRENGTH ARE LIKELY
DURING THE
NEXT 24 HOURS.
HURRICANE FORCE WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD UP TO 115
MILES...185 KM...
FROM THE CENTER...AND TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS
EXTEND OUTWARD UP
TO 205 MILES..
