chiguirre Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 I'm going to go buy canned food and matches later. The rest of the hurricane stash is in good shape. We need to eat from the freezer as much as possible today and tomorrow. I'm lucky that I live far enough inland that I don't have to think about evacuating, just preparing for no power and street flooding. Monday is supposed to be Geezle's first day of school but that might be postponed. How are other Texans doing? I'm very worried about the amount of precipitation and the projected slow track up the Texas coast. I hope this isn't another Allison. We've had enough flooding recently in Houston! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Good luck, Texas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 We're far enough inland that we're just going to have flooding and wind, but I feel for the people of Port Aransas! They are expecting Harvey to become a Category 3 and Port A is under mandatory evacuation. We've brought in the light stuff on the deck, and I've been pulling out the battery operated fans, arranging the freezer, and taking care of stuff in case we lose power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelli Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 We're prepping today for severe flooding and possible power outages, but if Harvey tracks the slightest bit north it could be a direct hit for the coast 45 minutes south of us which would mean we would get the wind as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethel Mertz Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Thinking of all you in the path of Harvey. Here's my PLOP Preparation List (PLOP = Potential Loss Of Power) in case it helps anyone. AKA PLOP System (Potential Loss of Power)1. Showers for all 3. Dishwasher loads 4. Washer loads 5. Transfer station run 6. Gas tank filled 7. Grocery Store run 8. Flashlights within reach and in both bedrooms 9. Bird feeders full (bring in when the winds start) 10. Water in pots 11. Spouse home from work 12. Bake muffins, cookies, and bread 13. Make pizza 14. Move gas grill to garage 15. Pre-grind coffee and find French Press and/or buy instant coffee; make a pot of coffee before power goes out 16. Run another load of dishes 17. Charge cell phone 18. Find corded phone for landline 19. Charge cell phones, tablets, and laptop 20. Non-electric can opener handy 21. Make sure all prescription and OTC meds are on hand 22. If you have enough time, stop by the library to stock up on reading material. 23. Make hard-boiled eggs 24. Freeze drink containers and gallon ziplocs of water lying flat, so we’ll have ice to keep items in the refrigerator/freezer cold. 25. Paper plates, etc to minimize dishes 26. One glass used per person to minimize dishes 27. Solar driveway lights can double as emergency lighting. Juice up before storm and then use for area lighting during the storm. 28. Keep fire extinguisher handy. 29. Make sure smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are working (with back-up batteries) 30. Make sure that tripping hazards are removed from floor and stairs. (Well, that’s a lost cause.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 My friend's husband is a nursing home care manager in Dallas and he is having to go down and help get elderly OUT of the area and up to the Dallas area. It is a huge undertaking as they need busses, handicap accessible vans, and ambulances. I feel for all those in hospitals, hospice care, nursing homes, etc.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 I'm canceling plans to go to Galveston next week... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonfirmath Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 I'm going to go buy canned food and matches later. The rest of the hurricane stash is in good shape. We need to eat from the freezer as much as possible today and tomorrow. I'm lucky that I live far enough inland that I don't have to think about evacuating, just preparing for no power and street flooding. Monday is supposed to be Geezle's first day of school but that might be postponed. How are other Texans doing? I'm very worried about the amount of precipitation and the projected slow track up the Texas coast. I hope this isn't another Allison. We've had enough flooding recently in Houston! We are farther inland but I did reschedule my kids' birthday party (Scheduled for a park on Saturday). And I'm concerned about how flooding will affect (Effect?) the start of school on Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenn in FL Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Thinking of all you in the path of Harvey. Here's my PLOP Preparation List (PLOP = Potential Loss Of Power) in case it helps anyone. AKA PLOP System (Potential Loss of Power)1. Showers for all 3. Dishwasher loads 4. Washer loads 5. Transfer station run 6. Gas tank filled 7. Grocery Store run 8. Flashlights within reach and in both bedrooms 9. Bird feeders full (bring in when the winds start) 10. Water in pots 11. Spouse home from work 12. Bake muffins, cookies, and bread 13. Make pizza 14. Move gas grill to garage 15. Pre-grind coffee and find French Press and/or buy instant coffee; make a pot of coffee before power goes out 16. Run another load of dishes 17. Charge cell phone 18. Find corded phone for landline 19. Charge cell phones, tablets, and laptop 20. Non-electric can opener handy 21. Make sure all prescription and OTC meds are on hand 22. If you have enough time, stop by the library to stock up on reading material. 23. Make hard-boiled eggs 24. Freeze drink containers and gallon ziplocs of water lying flat, so we’ll have ice to keep items in the refrigerator/freezer cold. 25. Paper plates, etc to minimize dishes 26. One glass used per person to minimize dishes 27. Solar driveway lights can double as emergency lighting. Juice up before storm and then use for area lighting during the storm. 28. Keep fire extinguisher handy. 29. Make sure smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are working (with back-up batteries) 30. Make sure that tripping hazards are removed from floor and stairs. (Well, that’s a lost cause.) This is obviously not your first rodeo... Fabulous list!! :hurray: My 'heart' still resides in South Texas... #Corpus Stay safe all in the path... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenn in FL Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Indigo... The list was copied from Ethel Mertz ! :lol: I wasn't able to like her post, so I merely quoted it. It ROCKED! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanny Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 I hope it will not be as bad as you think it may be, but it is better to try to prepare for worse than that. "Be Prepared" is the Boy Scouts motto. Fingers crossed that it won't be as bad as they think it might be. OT: I hope you friends and family in Venezuela are OK there, or were able to go to another country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justasque Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Thinking of all you in the path of Harvey. Here's my PLOP Preparation List (PLOP = Potential Loss Of Power) in case it helps anyone. ... Excellent list! I do find it helps to HAVE a list, as it helps me to plan as these things sometimes hit at busy times of year. I've added a few things from your list to mine. Here are a few more additions, in case anyone is making their own list. 1. Check emergency go-bags if you have them; update with clothes that fit and work for the season. (A simple bag with a change of clothes (perhaps hand-me-downs that weren't favorites) and a fleece blanket (thrifted, perhaps) is a good start. You could add a list of things to add at the time of use - granola bars, water bottles, etc. - to make the process of leaving easier.) 2. Clean the yard of sticks, toys, and anything else that will fly around and do damage in the wind. 3. Take a look to see if there are any dead branches likely to come down in the wind; take them down before the storm. 4. Have wicks and oil on hand if you use oil lamps during power loss. 5. Check your sump pump to be sure it's in good shape! 6. If you have a backup power source, make sure it's in place and has fuel. (In our case, we rig up an inverter to a van with a full gas tank; this can power the fridge and charge our devices.) 7. Make sure you've got food for your pets as well as your people! In our case, we also get snowstorms, so I have a few snow-specific items on my list. 1. Park cars at the end of the driveway (closest to the street) for easy exits, with wipers up for easier windshield scraping. 2. Make sure each car has brushes and scrapers for the snow season. Keep a set inside the house for the initial brushing/scraping. 3. Put the snow shovels where they are easily accessible, so you don't have to trek to the shed to get them. 4. Double-check the winter item list for each car. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Thinking of all you in the path of Harvey. Here's my PLOP Preparation List (PLOP = Potential Loss Of Power) in case it helps anyone. AKA PLOP System (Potential Loss of Power) 1. Showers for all 3. Dishwasher loads 4. Washer loads 5. Transfer station run 6. Gas tank filled 7. Grocery Store run 8. Flashlights within reach and in both bedrooms 9. Bird feeders full (bring in when the winds start) 10. Water in pots 11. Spouse home from work 12. Bake muffins, cookies, and bread 13. Make pizza 14. Move gas grill to garage 15. Pre-grind coffee and find French Press and/or buy instant coffee; make a pot of coffee before power goes out 16. Run another load of dishes 17. Charge cell phone 18. Find corded phone for landline 19. Charge cell phones, tablets, and laptop 20. Non-electric can opener handy 21. Make sure all prescription and OTC meds are on hand 22. If you have enough time, stop by the library to stock up on reading material. 23. Make hard-boiled eggs 24. Freeze drink containers and gallon ziplocs of water lying flat, so we’ll have ice to keep items in the refrigerator/freezer cold. 25. Paper plates, etc to minimize dishes 26. One glass used per person to minimize dishes 27. Solar driveway lights can double as emergency lighting. Juice up before storm and then use for area lighting during the storm. 28. Keep fire extinguisher handy. 29. Make sure smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are working (with back-up batteries) 30. Make sure that tripping hazards are removed from floor and stairs. (Well, that’s a lost cause.) That's a great list! All things I hope and try to do but always forget something. This is print worthy! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frugalmamatx Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Yup in the path in SA. Not doing much to prep other than trying to get laundry caught up so I have totes for leaks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Just seeing how much this is expected to increase in strength now - on top of the flooding already predicted. Wishing the best for everyone. Check in afterward when you can. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acadie Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 4. Double-check the winter item list for each car. So appreciate both of these lists! Justasque, would you be willing to share your winter item list for cars? Merci beaucoup, Amy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandra Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Great lists! I hope you will all be ok. I just placed an Amazon order for a headlamp and phone charger for a relative in Houston. Items are due to arrive Saturday, hope they arrive on time. Actually, hope they won't be needed, lol. Do you keep regular digital cameras around in case you need to take pictures of damage, but don't want to drain your phone? Sorry to even mention that.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethel Mertz Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Excellent list! I do find it helps to HAVE a list, as it helps me to plan as these things sometimes hit at busy times of year. I've added a few things from your list to mine. Here are a few more additions, in case anyone is making their own list. 1. Check emergency go-bags if you have them; update with clothes that fit and work for the season. (A simple bag with a change of clothes (perhaps hand-me-downs that weren't favorites) and a fleece blanket (thrifted, perhaps) is a good start. You could add a list of things to add at the time of use - granola bars, water bottles, etc. - to make the process of leaving easier.) 2. Clean the yard of sticks, toys, and anything else that will fly around and do damage in the wind. 3. Take a look to see if there are any dead branches likely to come down in the wind; take them down before the storm. 4. Have wicks and oil on hand if you use oil lamps during power loss. 5. Check your sump pump to be sure it's in good shape! 6. If you have a backup power source, make sure it's in place and has fuel. (In our case, we rig up an inverter to a van with a full gas tank; this can power the fridge and charge our devices.) 7. Make sure you've got food for your pets as well as your people! In our case, we also get snowstorms, so I have a few snow-specific items on my list. 1. Park cars at the end of the driveway (closest to the street) for easy exits, with wipers up for easier windshield scraping. 2. Make sure each car has brushes and scrapers for the snow season. Keep a set inside the house for the initial brushing/scraping. 3. Put the snow shovels where they are easily accessible, so you don't have to trek to the shed to get them. 4. Double-check the winter item list for each car. Excellent list! We get blizzards as well. I would add lock de-icers in case your car locks freeze and you can't get into the car. Do not store the lock de-icers in the car!! Ask me how I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkTulip Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 I have a brother and sister that live in Texas and are going to get hit hard. I feel really helpless watching this unfold - wishing I could help them in any way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 One of my sons is at college in the path of the storm, though inland. I'm not too worried about hom, but I told him to stay out of flooded areas and not be stupid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamajag Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 I’m in Austin. I think we’ll be okay but have tweaking precautions in case of power outages. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneStepAtATime Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 South Texas...prepping. Good luck to those that may end up in the path. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsmith Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Ethel Mertz: I love your list, and I love the acronym!! :lol: I have to share that with dh, lol. I don't know why I can't like your post - there is no Like This button... Good luck to everyone in Harvey's path. The latest reports look scary! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vintage81 Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 I live in the Hill Country. Hard to tell at this point how much rain we'll get, but some flooding is anticipated. It could be a few inches or 20 inches, so we'll have to wait and see. Not much prepping to do....we'll just stay put. Good luck to those in the path! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmandaVT Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 If anyone wants some good hurricane reading for the weekend, Isaac's Storm and Sudden Sea are both great books. Isaac's storm is about the 1900 Galveston hurricane and Sudden Sea is about the Hurricane of 1938. That one hit my hometown hard and my grandma had some amazing pictures from it. I hope everyone in Harvey's path is taking it seriously - I'll be keeping everyone in my thoughts. We got hit hard a few years ago from Irene. Tropical storm/hurricane flooding is scary stuff. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sk8ermaiden Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 We're gearing up for potentially serious flooding. Our house has the original (25 year old) roof, so that worries me a bit. I need to disassemble the trampoline tomorrow, and am also meeting a friend at the park tomorrow morning to run our kids before we get cooped up for days. Today we went to half price books to stock up in case of house arrest, and I went to 4 stores looking for D batteries for my fans. (Because loss of air conditioning is noooooo bueno.) Thinking of all you in the path of Harvey. Here's my PLOP Preparation List (PLOP = Potential Loss Of Power) in case it helps anyone. AKA PLOP System (Potential Loss of Power)1. Showers for all 3. Dishwasher loads 4. Washer loads 5. Transfer station run 6. Gas tank filled 7. Grocery Store run 8. Flashlights within reach and in both bedrooms 9. Bird feeders full (bring in when the winds start) 10. Water in pots 11. Spouse home from work 12. Bake muffins, cookies, and bread 13. Make pizza 14. Move gas grill to garage 15. Pre-grind coffee and find French Press and/or buy instant coffee; make a pot of coffee before power goes out 16. Run another load of dishes 17. Charge cell phone 18. Find corded phone for landline 19. Charge cell phones, tablets, and laptop 20. Non-electric can opener handy 21. Make sure all prescription and OTC meds are on hand 22. If you have enough time, stop by the library to stock up on reading material. 23. Make hard-boiled eggs 24. Freeze drink containers and gallon ziplocs of water lying flat, so we’ll have ice to keep items in the refrigerator/freezer cold. 25. Paper plates, etc to minimize dishes 26. One glass used per person to minimize dishes 27. Solar driveway lights can double as emergency lighting. Juice up before storm and then use for area lighting during the storm. 28. Keep fire extinguisher handy. 29. Make sure smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are working (with back-up batteries) 30. Make sure that tripping hazards are removed from floor and stairs. (Well, that’s a lost cause.) You make lists for loss of power like I do for camping! My PLOP list is like: Locate the flashlights Buy some snacks. Charge stuff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Many SAT test centers are affected for this Saturday's test date Link for details https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register/test-center-closings "Texas Alief Taylor Hs Location: Houston, Texas Center Code: 44591 Notes: Makeup is to be determined Anahuac Hs Location: Anahuac, Texas Center Code: 44766 Notes: Makeup is to be determined Angleton Hs Location: Angleton, Texas Center Code: 44133 Notes: Makeup is to be determined Athlos Leadership Academy Location: Brownsville, Texas Center Code: 42005 Notes: Makeup is to be determined Booker T Washington High School Location: Houston, Texas Center Code: 44533 Notes: Makeup is to be determined Brazosport Hs Location: Freeport, Texas Center Code: 44420 Notes: Makeup is to be determined Calhoun Hs Location: Port Lavaca, Texas Center Code: 42339 Notes: Makeup is to be determined Cleveland Hs Location: Cleveland, Texas Center Code: 44237 Notes: Makeup is to be determined Cy-Fair Sr Hs Location: Cypress, Texas Center Code: 44477 Notes: Test takers should report to CYPRESS WOODS HIGH SCHOOL 13550 WOODS SPILLANE BLVD CYPRESS,TX 77429 Test Center #44006 Cypress Creek Hs Location: Houston, Texas Center Code: 44484 Notes: Test takers should report to KLEIN HS 16715 STUEBNER-AIRLINE KLEIN,TX 77379 Test Center #44584 George Bush Hs Location: Richmond, Texas Center Code: 44721 Notes: Makeup is to be determined George Ranch High School Location: Richmond, Texas Center Code: 44714 Notes: Makeup is to be determined Hargrave High School Location: Huffman, Texas Center Code: 44486 Notes: Makeup is to be determined Heights High School Location: Houston, Texas Center Code: 44579 Notes: Makeup is to be determined Homer Hanna Hs Location: Brownsville, Texas Center Code: 44216 Notes: Makeup is to be determined J Frank Dobie Hs Location: Houston, Texas Center Code: 44519 Notes: Makeup is to be determined James Madison Sr High School Location: Houston, Texas Center Code: 44481 Notes: Makeup is to be determined Jersey Village Hs Location: Houston, Texas Center Code: 44495 Notes: Test takers should report to SPRING WOODS SR HS 2045 GESSNER HOUSTON,TX 77080 Test Center #44516 Los Fresnos Hs Location: Los Fresnos, Texas Center Code: 44119 Notes: Makeup is to be determined Pasadena Memorial Hs Location: Pasadena, Texas Center Code: 44567 Notes: Makeup is to be determined Pflugerville Hs Location: Pflugerville, Texas Center Code: 44175 Notes: Test takers should report to STONY POINT HS 1801 TIGER TRAIL ROUND ROCK,TX 78664 Test Center #44928 South Houston High School Location: South Houston, Texas Center Code: 44840 Notes: Makeup is to be determined Tomball Hs Location: Tomball, Texas Center Code: 44867 Notes: Makeup is to be determined Victoria Coll Location: Victoria, Texas Center Code: 44876 Notes: Makeup is to be determined Westside Hs Location: Houston, Texas Center Code: 44539 Notes: Makeup is to be determined" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReader Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 We're stocked up on things here (suburb of Houston). We have lanterns and means of cooking, plenty of food (except I am out of eggs, and debating trying to hit the store today for that....), water in our camping jugs to see us through (and likely my kids will fill their bathtub, though I don't think it's necessary where we are, probably), and brought in all the stuff from outside so it's not blowing around, although our area is so far only predicted to have TS level winds, not hurricane winds, so honestly we should be fine and mostly all we'll need to worry about is being homebound as the area around us will flood. We've got board games, reading material, puzzles, etc, if we need entertainment and lose power, and the co-op my kids attend has already cancelled class for Monday (they follow one of the local school districts), and we're watching to see if my son's comm. college does as well or not. So, we're set. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneStepAtATime Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 FYI, for those who know little about landline phones, landline phones that plug directly into the landline socket should be able to get their power from the main landline grid system. Even if power goes out as long as the main phone system grid remains operational the landline phone should keep working since those lines are usually buried and it takes very little power to power a standard landline phone. However a lot of newer landline phones have a complicated base system that draws more power than a standard landline phone (and therefore usually require a separate electrical plug) which means they will stop working without power. If they can run on a battery get spares. If you have a more old fashion standard phone that jacks directly into the phone grid you might want to have it ready too. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justasque Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 So appreciate both of these lists! Justasque, would you be willing to share your winter item list for cars? Merci beaucoup, Amy Sadly, I am not as organized, list-wise, for winter car prep. I have a few things in my mind, but not in list form. Excellent list! We get blizzards as well. I would add lock de-icers in case your car locks freeze and you can't get into the car. Do not store the lock de-icers in the car!! Ask me how I know. :001_smile: Thanks for the master list - lots of great ideas! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 (edited) FYI, for those who know little about landline phones, landline phones that plug directly into the landline socket should be able to get their power from the main landline grid system. Even if power goes out as long as the main phone system grid remains operational the landline phone should keep working since those lines are usually buried and it takes very little power to power a standard landline phone. However a lot of newer landline phones have a complicated base system that draws more power than a standard landline phone (and therefore usually require a separate electrical plug) which means they will stop working without power. If they can run on a battery get spares. If you have a more old fashion standard phone that jacks directly into the phone grid you might want to have it ready too. Just as an aside... When we moved here we were told to get any old-fashioned telephone that plugs into a wall phone jack landline and requires no electricity, because our electricity is so unreliable here and goes out nearly daily. It was so hard to buy a phone like that! We couldn't find one anywhere! We finally did find one, but those types of phones are going by way of the buggy whip, I'm afraid. So if you have one, hang onto it! Edited August 25, 2017 by Kinsa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneStepAtATime Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Just as an aside... When we moved here we were told to get any old-fashioned telephone that plugs into a wall phone jack landline and requires no electricity, because our electricity is so unreliable here and goes out nearly daily. It was so hard to buy a phone like that! We couldn't find one anywhere! We finally did find one, but those types of phones are going by way of the buggy whip, I'm afraid. So if you have one, hang onto it! Good point! They are exceedingly hard to find now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneStepAtATime Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Those that took the time to make extensive lists, thanks. While I have my own, there were things I had forgotten and I hadn't even thought about those that would be taking the SAT. I'm sure these lists will be very helpful to many. Love the HIVE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jann in TX Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Hill Country here (between Austin/San Antonio) We can get 2 inches or 15 inches... won't know until it happens! We live on a hill top so we will not flood-- but we could get stranded for a day or so. The ground here is dry so there will be LOTS of run off... Pray our little tourist town stays safe-- we have had too many terrible floods the past few years! DD was supposed to have an all-night band fundraiser tonight-- they may postpone... if we get more than 3 inches of rain tonight the kids will be stranded as school is on high ground but surrounded by low-water crossings. We have plenty of water and I'm grilling (ceramic kamado grill) ribs and chicken today-- cause that is what is in the freezer! (so I good or bad I wont have to cook Saturday and Sunday and we will eat well!) The last one to make it up here gave me 15 inches of rain in my kitchen! -- we had a wind sheer the week before and did not realize a few shingles had come off of the roof and bent some flashing just over my kitchen near a skylight... I was teaching one of my online classes (right next to the kitchen!) when it started raining INSIDE!... no way to put a tarp up... luckily we did not have to replace the cabinets! We had to replace drywall on walls (one in kitchen and one in pantry)... Hope everyone near the coast stays safe-- some predictions say 40 inches of rain between Corpus and Houston!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto3innc Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 We prepped to stay (my preference)--we are right in Houston proper. Our neighborhood will 100% flood as it always does but our house never does (hoping this isn't the first time!). My dh felt super strongly about leaving so ended up heading to Dallas early this morning and going to do some touristy stuff for the weekend. I'm conflicted as I'd rather be there hunkered down but I think everyone else in my family disagrees :) So mini vacation to avoid the storm. Wondering when we'll be able to drive back... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelli Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Hope everyone near the coast stays safe-- some predictions say 40 inches of rain between Corpus and Houston!!! Our town is exactly halfway between Victoria and Houston. Right now we're supposed to get 30 or more inches of rain. I can't even imagine that much rain falling at one time. This morning the weather announcer out of Houston told everyone to prep for not leaving their house from Saturday through Wednesday next week because of the severe flooding that is going to occur. The rain isn't supposed to move out until sometime Thursday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonfirmath Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Many SAT test centers are affected for this Saturday's test date Link for details https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register/test-center-closings " Pflugerville Hs Location: Pflugerville, Texas Center Code: 44175 Notes: Test takers should report to STONY POINT HS 1801 TIGER TRAIL ROUND ROCK,TX 78664 Test Center #44928 " WOAH. This is our zoned high school. Yes, I rescheduled our (park) party this Saturday but I would not have thought it would have affected us to the point of needing to change test centers. I wonder what the criteria are in these circumstances. Its not like Round Rock is that much farther away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReader Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Our town is exactly halfway between Victoria and Houston. Right now we're supposed to get 30 or more inches of rain. I can't even imagine that much rain falling at one time. This morning the weather announcer out of Houston told everyone to prep for not leaving their house from Saturday through Wednesday next week because of the severe flooding that is going to occur. The rain isn't supposed to move out until sometime Thursday. We must be very near each other, and yep, we're prepped to stay home. I keep reminding myself the 30" is over the course of the whole 4 days, not all today/tomorrow. Still a ton of rain, and our first time with that much in our current house, so we'll see how we do. :gulp: We didn't flood in either of the Memorial Day/100 yr floods the last few years, nor the time before that when our area got 10" in one night (in just a few hour time span, really) and the inches-per-hour is supposed to be less this go 'round......hoping that helps with the predicted totals, and hoping our "we didn't flood when...." holds true this time, too; rain coming down vs. water coming up from flooded rivers, so until we make it through this one I won't 100% relax, even though we didn't flood those times. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmos Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Thinking of all you in the path of Harvey. Here's my PLOP Preparation List (PLOP = Potential Loss Of Power) in case it helps anyone. AKA PLOP System (Potential Loss of Power) 13. Make pizza Why pizza? I mean, why not pizza? Pizza is always good. But I can't think why that specifically would be a good PLOP prep food. Good luck to all of you in the affected areas. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethel Mertz Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Why pizza? I mean, why not pizza? Pizza is always good. But I can't think why that specifically would be a good PLOP prep food. Good luck to all of you in the affected areas. It's good leftover and we can eat it cold! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Since we live in a hurricane prone state our weather forecasters get all worked up about any hurricane, even if it isn't coming anywhere near us. I've been following Harvey and thinking of you guys. It sounds like it will be a strong Cat 3 when it hits but then will hang around quite a while dumping rain on you. Good luck to all of you. Keeping you in my thoughts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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