Hurricane Season

[Passport1]

For all the BITOG east coasters, 'tis the season. I got a new reinforced roof on my beach shack so I'm feeling pretty smug this year. Still these storms can be deadly. Last year was pretty gentle here on the Carolina coast. Maybe not this year.

What do the Wx prognosticators here and on the Gulf of America think?

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[Cujet]

Every year seems different to me. Last year we had a low speed hurricane come across and spawn hundreds of South Florida tornado touchdowns. Something I've never seen before. My yard was littered with roof debris from destruction not nearby. That was very strange.

If I were to guess, I'd say that Jupiter, FL will not be directly hit this year. Based on absolutely nothing but a guess.

 

[Egg_Head]

Trying to reason with hurricane season

 

[factorytuned2012]

we'll be ready not much else can do or say.

 

[SC Maintenance]

It seems whenever they predict a highly active season you get not much, and when they predict a mild season you get bad. Of course it only takes one storm to ruin everything.

The storms the last couple seasons seem odd - skate down across Cuba then take a hard right.

I would say the East Coast is overdue - we haven't had anything significant for years.

 

[Astro_Guy]

It seems to me that generators and snowblowers have a lot in common. If you keep them well maintained, filled with E0 fuel and exercise them once in awhile then little is likely to happen. In the unlikely event that something does happen then you are well prepared. Should you neglect either type of machine and think about it only when an event is upon you then you are doomed.

 

[JohnnyG]

I think I heard the forecast for a mild hurricane season. I personally think, judging from the current weather patterns and water temps, that if there is a hurricane to hit the east coast, it will be a record breaker.

This is my go-to website for current weather and hurricane tracks: https://spaghettimodels.com/

 

[oil pan 4]

For all the BITOG east coasters, 'tis the season. I got a new reinforced roof on my beach shack so I'm feeling pretty smug this year. Still these storms can be deadly. Last year was pretty gentle here on the Carolina coast. Maybe not this year.

What do the Wx prognosticators here and on the Gulf of America think?

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I moved from the east coast to new Mexico. That's what I think about the whole hurricane situation.

 

[RDY4WAR]

We suffered the brunt of Helene last year. That's not a scenario I wish to repeat. We quickly learned we weren't as prepared as we thought we were. This year, I'm much better prepared with more fuel reserve, food, fans, batteries, tarps, water, firewood, charcoal, etc...

I didn't file a claim on insurance for Helene as the damage was about the same as my deductible. They raised my premiums by 40% anyway. (I hate insurance companies with every fiber of my being)

 

[SC Maintenance]

We suffered the brunt of Helene last year. That's not a scenario I wish to repeat. We quickly learned we weren't as prepared as we thought we were. This year, I'm much better prepared with more fuel reserve, food, fans, batteries, tarps, water, firewood, charcoal, etc...

I didn't file a claim on insurance for Helene as the damage was about the same as my deductible. They raised my premiums by 40% anyway. (I hate insurance companies with every fiber of my being)

If you have a list to share that would be extremely helpful.

 

[Dave Hess]

We suffered the brunt of Helene last year. That's not a scenario I wish to repeat. We quickly learned we weren't as prepared as we thought we were. This year, I'm much better prepared with more fuel reserve, food, fans, batteries, tarps, water, firewood, charcoal, etc...

I didn't file a claim on insurance for Helene as the damage was about the same as my deductible. They raised my premiums by 40% anyway. (I hate insurance companies with every fiber of my being)

Yep.

We prepare for being on our own for 2 weeks.

 

[chainblu]

In the 20 years since I moved (back) to Florida, Helene was the roughest ride. And there have been several 'rides'. I usually wait till the "cone of uncertainty" is headed my way to start getting things battened down and buying gas for the generator(s). Other than that, I'm ready.

 

[eljefino]

Last summer about this time wifey had a tree guy come in and take down three trees including a maple that was towering over our house.

We had a pine rip out its roots in a windy rainstorm the winter before. If I hadn't been at work it'd have crushed my new car.

Tree guy was EXPENSIVE. They're hard to find up here. Tree maintenance is not sexy and sometimes not DIY but should be done.

 

[RDY4WAR]

If you have a list to share that would be extremely helpful.

- 55 gal, non-E gasoline, 90 octane
- Emergency rations for 2 weeks (Readywise)
- 24" and 36" shop fans
- Extra extension cords (110v and 240v)
- A bunch of AA, AAA, C, and D batteries
- A dozen or so heavy duty tarps of varying sizes
- Several cases and gallons of water
- Enough firewood to burn consistently, in both fireplace and pit, for 2 weeks
- A few bags of charcoal for grilling/cooking
- Large stock of first aid items
- Duct tape
- Soap and sanitizer
- A month ahead on medications
- Sleeping bags
- Extra work gloves, socks, and PPE
- Bug/mosquito spray

Plus maintenance items such as changing/checking oil in the generator and small engines, ensuring clean air filters, and test run everything ~3 days before landfall to ensure it works. Most importantly, store it all in a concrete bunker where it won't be destroyed or cut off from you in the event of substantial property damage.

 

[eljefino]

^ I'll add that a dual fuel generator that also runs on propane gives you more options. And you can store propane "forever". Next time your BBQ tank gets near the expiration date, give it one last fill then set it aside.

 

[SC Maintenance]

- 55 gal, non-E gasoline, 90 octane
- Emergency rations for 2 weeks (Readywise)
- 24" and 36" shop fans
- Extra extension cords (110v and 240v)
- A bunch of AA, AAA, C, and D batteries
- A dozen or so heavy duty tarps of varying sizes
- Several cases and gallons of water
- Enough firewood to burn consistently, in both fireplace and pit, for 2 weeks
- A few bags of charcoal for grilling/cooking
- Large stock of first aid items
- Duct tape
- Soap and sanitizer
- A month ahead on medications
- Sleeping bags
- Extra work gloves, socks, and PPE
- Bug/mosquito spray

Plus maintenance items such as changing/checking oil in the generator and small engines, ensuring clean air filters, and test run everything ~3 days before landfall to ensure it works. Most importantly, store it all in a concrete bunker where it won't be destroyed or cut off from you in the event of substantial property damage.

Thank you for the list.

Which shop fans do you have? I have a couple 20 inch I think cage fans that are really not enough.

Couple other things on your list I need to stock up on also. Thanks!

 

[RDY4WAR]

Thank you for the list.

Which shop fans do you have? I have a couple 20 inch I think cage fans that are really not enough.

Couple other things on your list I need to stock up on also. Thanks!

They're the CountyLine brand from Tractor Supply.

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/p...LlDCLe9_vvUeSsP2SqU2_tRyV_KIHFvgaAgxUEALw_wcB

 

[SupremePossum]

I'm wildly overprepared, so we won't see any hurricanes here in Houston

You're welcome everyone that lives here!