Weather Destruction

jasmin

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Meteorologists are saying the storms that tore through Alabama were worse than anything seen since the early 30s. I have watched several tornados but nothing that huge ever. I know there are a lot of southerners here. Most reported in from the Carolinas before but hope everyone is OK through this monster too. Amazing what mother nature can do.
 






Nothing much happened in SC -- just some rain. I read this afternoon this is the worst natural disaster in the US since Katrina.
 












SPN said:
Meteorologists are saying the storms that tore through Alabama were worse than anything seen since the early 30s. I have watched several tornados but nothing that huge ever. I know there are a lot of southerners here. Most reported in from the Carolinas before but hope everyone is OK through this monster too. Amazing what mother nature can do.
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Incredible that with all of our sophisticated weather technology and warning systems that something like this can happen today, but sadly we were reminded that it can. If an EF - 4 or 5 hits a heavily populated area, then there is going to be a horrendous death toll. The only way to really survive those monsters is to get below ground .A lot of people don't really have that option.

I will say this, if anyone in an area which sees frequent tornados is building a house, I would highly recommend putting in a storm cellar or a safe room. It could be some of the best money you ever spend and while your building it can be done relatively inexpensively.
 






I have to agree with you. I wouldn't live in a house where I do without a basement. Even that is no guarantee but at least gives you a fighting chance. I don't know how advanced the sirens and other warnings are in the south.
 






After seeing the destruction in the South and elsewhere, I really won't complain about blizzards and cold weather here in the Northeast.

I will be making a donation to the Red Cross to help out those affected by this unspeakable tradgedy.
 






They're pushing the emergency radio for the home this weekend -- all at a reduced price of course. It can be set to go off if there is a warning in your particular county. I may invest in one. We have a "crawl space" under the house that you can actually walk into.
 






The weather radios are OK but around here, people learn to ignore them. In rural areas, counties are very large and the alerts from the radio go off every time there is a thunderstorm or tornado watch in the county. The reality is you care about the tornado warnings and even those can be in the county and no where near us. It gets like the little boy who cried wolf and so alerts are ignored or it gets annoying so the radio is shut off. Area sirens work best but require the state and county to implement them. I suspect the level of destruction may encourage states to use them!

Ideally, you want to be underground. Check your construction because many crawl spaces are above ground and not heavily reinforced. You need to cover your head too in case of debris falling in. You should have shoes, heavy blankets or a sleeping bag or something heavier for covering with, a good first aid kit and fresh water at a minimum. Without a basement, best places are usually interior bathrooms or utility rooms, hallways or closets, on the lowest floor and with no windows. Make sure you know how to turn off gas, and water for the entire house too.
 
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Breakingnews said:
After seeing the destruction in the South and elsewhere, I really won't complain about blizzards and cold weather here in the Northeast.

I will be making a donation to the Red Cross to help out those affected by this unspeakable tradgedy.
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BN...AGREE! I used to think it might be better living down south or in the SW. I love when the snow first falls, but detest the cold and ice afterwards. As far as blizzards - it's a day off!

It's in the 60s now in NY, the sun is out and I love it. We have the 4 seasons and it's something I've come to appreciate over the years.
 






Scarlett said:
BN...AGREE! I used to think it might be better living down south or in the SW. I love when the snow first falls, but detest the cold and ice afterwards. As far as blizzards - it's a day off!

It's in the 60s now in NY, the sun is out and I love it. We have the 4 seasons and it's something I've come to appreciate over the years.
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Scarlett, you have a point. I am working for the day that I can have a house that's paid off down here, and a place to rent in Michigan every summer (actually all year, so I don't have to rent a hotel room). I love being close to lakes in the summer and there will be excess property available in Michigan for at least the next 10 years. If something goes wrong, a pipe bursts, or there is damage, I am only out the insurance deductable. I have to get at least 10 more years out of this gig.
 






People laugh at where I live out here in truly the middle of nowhere but the tornado touchdowns seem to miss us. We have a few bad blizzard days but nothing like up in NY/PA/MN. Summer is nothing like TX/FL where it is so hot you nearly die just walking outside. Heck, I traveled up to MN this winter and never saw so much snow and ice for miles and miles. We are very moderate here. I can drive in any direction for a couple of hours and find snow for skiing or open water for Kayaking. Now, if we can just hold our home value, I'd be happy.
 






Thought I would give y'all an udate on the disaster that you might find interesting.

A lot of areas in the western and northwestern part of the state are totally wiped out. Tent cities have been erected. Some of the sick older folks are dropping dead from heart attacks and such. But, can you take a guess at who is helping out the most?






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The Evil drug companies. They have been supplying doctors with what they needed to start taking care of patients. They have dropped hundreds of thousands in samples for free and the drug reps are even delivering food, ice, water, and giving their labor to help the victims of the storms. Other doctors throughout the state have been shipping in supplies too. (The Red Cross got caught stealing stuff)

You'll never hear about this so I thought I'd tell you.

Side note: Their was a little bit of looting. The looters were shot dead.
 






Pale Horse said:
Thought I would give y'all an udate on the disaster that you might find interesting.

A lot of areas in the western and northwestern part of the state are totally wiped out. Tent cities have been erected. Some of the sick older folks are dropping dead from heart attacks and such. But, can you take a guess at who is helping out the most



Wait for it











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The Evil drug companies. They have been supplying doctors with what they needed to start taking care of patients. They have dropped hundreds of thousands in samples for free and the drug reps are even delivering food, ice, water, and giving their labor to help the victims of the storms. Other doctors throughout the state have been shipping in supplies too. (The Red Cross got caught stealing stuff)

You'll never hear about this so I thought I'd tell you.

Side note: Their was a little bit of looting. The looters were shot dead.
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Great news if true about the looters. They are the lowest form of life. Do you think that this will increase physician access?
 












libluvsbukkake said:
Great news if true about the looters. They are the lowest form of life. Do you think that this will increase physician access?
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I don't think they have ever had any access problems in this state. I can tell you that the doctors are very grateful. You don't forget things like that.

It's true about the looters. They nipped that shit in the bud real fast.
 






Pale Horse said:
I don't think they have ever had any access problems in this state. I can tell you that the doctors are very grateful. You don't forget things like that.

It's true about the looters. They nipped that shit in the bud real fast.
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Agree about the docs. The one day that I worked in Tulsa, was the most fun that I had in the field in 15 years. Doctors do appreciate us there. I'm sure that Joplin is the same. Not like the assholes back home.

Regarding your last point, "an armed society is a polite society." Not sure who that belongs to.
 






Phoebe said:
I have actually been researching for a few months now on school/training for catastrophic adjusters license. Very interesting work. There are 3 of my friends and me that want to do this and go as a team.
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You can make a TON of money in a very short period of time. However, everybody thinks their property is worth more than what the insurance companies want to pay, and things can get VERY unpleasant. You're basically paid by the insurance company to keep their costs down, so you have to low-ball the claims.
 






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