I work for the state government, and we just had a supervisor's meeting to update us on two hurricanes headed our way. I'm not too obsessively worried about this. Hurricanes are unpredictable, and the Pacific is awfully big. But I will be stopping at Costco on my way home today to pick up some extra food and supplies.
The last hurricane to come ashore in Hawaii was Iniki, on Sept 11, 1992 (about a month after Andrew wiped out South Florida). Iniki devastated Kauai, while Maui didn't even get any rain. I didn't live here, then, but I've heard plenty of stories.
Aside from the obviousness of not wanting to suffer a hurricane, I worry about the effects of another disaster on the country's economy.
It's gonna be a tense weekend here.
Posted by Miriya (Member # 7822) on :
Yikes! Be well ... I'll be thinking of you.
Posted by Hamson (Member # 7808) on :
Stay updated and safe!
My aunt, who is in the Navy, was stationed in Hawai'i during the Hurricane in '92. I'm pretty sure she was in safe, military housing for the durration of the 'cane though.
Posted by Toretha (Member # 2233) on :
if it floods and you go in the attic, TAKE SOMETHING TO CUT THROUGH THE ROOF WITH
Posted by Belle (Member # 2314) on :
maui babe, the weather channel said the hurricanes remain only a marine concern, maybe that is good news for you guys? I'm hoping they'll just turn out to be fish chasers.
And the Atlantic season isn't over folks, there is some activity out there in the African satellite imagery, we may well see some more before this season is done.
Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :
Good luck, maui. Hope you get nothing more than a strong breeze. Posted by Xavier (Member # 405) on :
quote:if it floods and you go in the attic, TAKE SOMETHING TO CUT THROUGH THE ROOF WITH
Like what?
I've done some roofing, including removing a roof from within the attic.
It was a very difficult process, and we had all sorts of electrically powered saws to work with. You won't have power in a hurricane.
I suppose you can bring a wood-axe, but you'd have to try and swing it upwards. I'm not sure you'd be able to get enough force to punch through an inch and a half of plywood and shingles. A hack-saw certainly isn't going to be much help. I'm not sure what else you would use.
Is there something that rescue workers recommend?
Posted by Sopwith (Member # 4640) on :
Cordless drill and a coping or keyhole saw.
Posted by Belle (Member # 2314) on :
Best bit would be a reciprocating saw (industrial strength) but that's not something most people have on hand.
And then again, let's remember that if the house is flooded to the attic, it's a pretty safe bet the power is off too.
Posted by maui babe (Member # 1894) on :
I think it's unlikely that my house will flood. I live about 1500 feet up Haleakala. We're on the first floor of a two story duplex, so the roof thing shouldn't be an issue.
We stocked up on water, canned food, batteries and candles, hand sanitizer, & bought a pet taxi for our cat in case we have to leave.
There's still a good chance it will pass us by, but we're watching it closely.
Posted by aspectre (Member # 2222) on :
Thought you should get a heads up on Kenneth. For over a week now, the NationalHurricaneCenter has constantly been saying that the storm should head north long before it reaches Hawaii yet it continues to head east without much northward travel. And each past day's new five-day prediction always had Kenneth being well north of Hawaii before a Hawaii landing became a part of Kenneth's five-day probability cone. Then the next day, Kenneth would be eastward but not northward, and Kenneth's five-day probability cone would be easterward along with it, closer to including Hawaii.
Fortunately, it has been downgraded from yesterday's hurricane status to today's tropical storm status. And fortunately, Kenneth is currently travelling over a band of ocean water which is cooler than the GulfCoast waters which provided energy for Katrina and Rita to grow so rapidly in size and intensity.
Still worth keeping an eye on though.
[ September 26, 2005, 03:38 PM: Message edited by: aspectre ]
Posted by Zarex (Member # 8504) on :
Aren't Hurricanes in the pacific called Typhoons?
Posted by maui babe (Member # 1894) on :
Jova started heading north early last week and caused some heavy rains and flooding on the Big Island. We were forecast to get rain this weekend, but Maui was spared. The hurricane did disturb our regular wind patterns and it was pretty hot and muggy over the weekend, but that was all.
We are certainly aware that Kenneth and Max are out there, though.
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