Board windows and sandbag doors. Spray entire house with Flex Seal? I'm just letting people know that NFIP will reimburse for that stuff.bjork said:We're bugging out to the 'rents in CS. House has never flooded, but it got hairy during Memorial day. This might be the one.Martin Q. Blank said:fyi for flood insurance holders. Wright will reimburse up to $1000 for sand bags and $1000 for moving belongings to protect against flood damage. Federal minimum wage rates.Quote:
I have sandbags for the doors. Going to put stuff upstairs that I can, the rest on cans/blocks. If it gets up over that, oh well.
Elevate everything, a good walk-through claim video and opening the main breaker. Anything else?
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All joking and bickering aside .... I hope everyone makes it through safely.
My brother and sister live inside the loop and are hunkering down. My parents live in Sugar Land but are in Michigan right now - kinda worried about their house. It shouldn't flood but without having someone there, it will be hard to know.
My brother and sister live inside the loop and are hunkering down. My parents live in Sugar Land but are in Michigan right now - kinda worried about their house. It shouldn't flood but without having someone there, it will be hard to know.
Things look pretty clear right now:
https://traffic.houstontranstar.org/layers/
https://traffic.houstontranstar.org/layers/
Transtar has traffic tracking all the way to Dallas and says it is green all the way now. Who knows what change that will be after work today. But since apparently nobody went to work today, judging by traffic, that might start earlier.
AgLA06 said:
Shut off water at main.
Transtar.com
Maps.google.com
It doesn't look bad at the moment. I imagine after Rita, most will shelter in place. However, during a storm is worst time to trust unconfirmed reports.
People like Claym usually open their mouths first.
Maps.google.com
It doesn't look bad at the moment. I imagine after Rita, most will shelter in place. However, during a storm is worst time to trust unconfirmed reports.
People like Claym usually open their mouths first.
also the pressure is still decreasing. that's the main thing to watch.
claym711 said:
So triggered
Expect that when there are A LOT of people's livelihoods at stake for the next 5-7 days.
While the end of days isn't coming, it's certainly a dangerous storm that needs to be taken seriously.
Don't be an ass.
This is a bad storm. If this isnt one to be worried about then there is never anything to be worried about. Flooding concerns are real. Tropical storm allison reboot concerns, which many people seem to be considering the baseline, are probably something just to keep in the back of your mind as potential worst case just to be careful and not something that should be bandied about as what is definitely gonna happen at minimum or whatever.
Anyone know where I could get 5-6 sand bags in West houston/spring branch area?
If you 2 a-holes get this thread shut down for *****ing at each other...then I hope both your houses a washed down the f-ing bayou
Latest fcst shows next Wednesday may be the worst for rain and wind as it makes it second landfall just to east of Galveston as possible hurricane.
"Facts no longer exist. Everything is a "point of view" now."
Daniel Suarez's 2011 "Freedom"
"Facts no longer exist. Everything is a "point of view" now."
Daniel Suarez's 2011 "Freedom"
Dang folks settle down.
If someone here wants to freak out or if someone wants to downplay the storm - ITS OK.
No need to get all upset one way or the other.
If someone here wants to freak out or if someone wants to downplay the storm - ITS OK.
No need to get all upset one way or the other.
Clavell said:
Latest fcst shows next Wednesday may be the worst for rain and wind as it makes it second landfall just to east of Galveston as possible hurricane.
Where do you see that? This latest update from NHC indicates it won't make a second landfall and will be here as a TS.
Let's get this thread back on track. Can someone tell me if my flight is delayed and how much traffic there will be on the way to Hobby?
I have the ability to post on an internet forum, but I dont have the abilty to search for these things on Google.
I have the ability to post on an internet forum, but I dont have the abilty to search for these things on Google.
http://www.thedrinkkings.com/harvey-wallbanger-recipe/
Ingredients:
Directions:
[ol]
Shake the vodka and orange juice in a cocktail shaker with ice. Strain contents of shaker into an ice-filled highball glass. Pour Galliano on top. Garnish with orange wedge and serve. [/ol]
Well I don't have orange juice or Galliano, so I'll just go with the vodka I guess
"Facts no longer exist. Everything is a "point of view" now."
Daniel Suarez's 2011 "Freedom"
Ingredients:
- 1 ounce vodka
- 1/2 ounce Galliano
- 5 oz orange juice
- Orange wedge, to garnish
Directions:
[ol]
Well I don't have orange juice or Galliano, so I'll just go with the vodka I guess
"Facts no longer exist. Everything is a "point of view" now."
Daniel Suarez's 2011 "Freedom"
sorry dude
my house is near the top on the chopping block so whatever
my house is near the top on the chopping block so whatever
We have a paid service that shouldn't post, but just moved landfall from Port Arthur to just east of Galveston at 70mph, but says could be up to 25mph higher.
"Facts no longer exist. Everything is a "point of view" now."
Daniel Suarez's 2011 "Freedom"
"Facts no longer exist. Everything is a "point of view" now."
Daniel Suarez's 2011 "Freedom"
which is the worst outcome
metro houston wants to be north as it moves up
metro houston wants to be north as it moves up
yea, i've been watching that recon flight this morning, those pressures are dropping quickly too...sts7049 said:
also the pressure is still decreasing. that's the main thing to watch.
Here is 5-day forecast showing second landfall
worst for rain? i thought Sunday/Monday was going to be the period of steady accumulation.
Wish I had the cry face for this post.PTXaggie08 said:
Let's get this thread back on track. Can someone tell me if my flight is delayed and how much traffic there will be on the way to Hobby?
I have the ability to post on an internet forum, but I dont have the abilty to search for these things on Google.
Says 2-4 inches per day through Tuesday morning and heavier squalls Tuesday night and Wednesday as Harvey passes to south with 10 - 15 inches then.
"Facts no longer exist. Everything is a "point of view" now."
Daniel Suarez's 2011 "Freedom"
"Facts no longer exist. Everything is a "point of view" now."
Daniel Suarez's 2011 "Freedom"
Neighbors have resorted to potting soil in lieu of sand bags
- RIP SEABASS
- VADER WAS MISUNDERSTOOD
- VADER WAS MISUNDERSTOOD
I was just at Home depot buying things for work and saw a soccermom with 3 kids in tow buying 6 bags of mulch.Collard Greens said:
Neighbors have resorted to potting soil in lieu of sand bags
thanks for the info
i was bracing for Sat night / Sun morning
do you think inner loop streets will be impassable by Sunday morning?
my wife is coming off an emergency services shift at 7 AM Sun
i was bracing for Sat night / Sun morning
do you think inner loop streets will be impassable by Sunday morning?
my wife is coming off an emergency services shift at 7 AM Sun
Was it nuts? Think I may stop by and grab a few things on my way home from work.
Can only say from experience of living in Houston area for last 35 years no way of knowing. Bands of rain will flood some areas and leave others without a problem. A crap shoot at this point, but if fcst service we have is right should not be too much flooding this weekend.
More worried about Tuesday/Wednesday. 10 -15 inches on top of saturated ground.
"Facts no longer exist. Everything is a "point of view" now."
Daniel Suarez's 2011 "Freedom"
More worried about Tuesday/Wednesday. 10 -15 inches on top of saturated ground.
"Facts no longer exist. Everything is a "point of view" now."
Daniel Suarez's 2011 "Freedom"
It was if you want a generator or propane.
Should have recommended she buy quikcrete. Couple 60# bags should stop that hurricane in it's tracks.Bondag said:I was just at Home depot buying things for work and saw a soccermom with 3 kids in tow buying 6 bags of mulch.Collard Greens said:
Neighbors have resorted to potting soil in lieu of sand bags
i wouldn't think so. but there could be some areas with problems.
DRE06 said:
Anyone know where I could get 5-6 sand bags in West houston/spring branch area?
I wasn't able to find sand anywhere. I went with several bags of topsoil and wrapped them in a tarp. We'll see.
Just drive to Galveston and bag some up.