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Title: Huricane Florence
Post by: Lawg Dawg on September 07, 2018, 08:58:00 PM
Right now projected path is coming right in South Carolina with some JUICE!  Should know better early next week, batton down the hatches, and get the saw blades SHARP! :o  Do we have any costal GA,SC,NC folks on here?
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: Chuck White on September 08, 2018, 07:38:52 AM
Good luck to all that are in it's path!
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: florida on September 08, 2018, 10:19:34 AM
South west Florida here but its predicted to keep turning south and will likely hit central or south Florida. All the rest of my family is in Charleston so we're all crossing our fingers.
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: curdog on September 09, 2018, 07:07:32 PM
It's still a few days out,  but the forecast for NC isn't looking good.. supposedly the storm is going to come in at the nc/sc border and come in shore and hang up in the center of the state. Some forecast models are showing feet of rain in central nc and va. But it seems like every year the forecast get hyped up and switch around 100 times,  but it could be a rough time if it comes on shore as a cat 4 as predicted and sits.... guess I better get the saws sharp and bags packed just in case. 
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: SawyerTed on September 09, 2018, 07:17:33 PM
The track this evening is showing Savannah to Chesapeake Bay with Wrightsville Beach/Wilmimgton dead in the center.  The track very well may change north or south.  For some reason I'm fearing Fran or Floyd type storm or worse a Hugo.  I'm 200 miles from the coast and we saw 80+ winds during Hugo.
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: Lawg Dawg on September 09, 2018, 08:40:17 PM
Yeah, I was 12 years old when Hugo hit...I can remember hunkering down in the hallway of our house for about 10hrs.  After that and went outside, and trees down everywhere...that might have been the spark for my sawmill Fire!   :D  but really no laughing matter...we will see, make preparations now.   I can also remember back then, we just finished installing a brand new shingle roof on a house that evening.  Noone thought Hugo was going to be a big deal for us, but it proved everyone WRONG!
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: samandothers on September 09, 2018, 09:07:26 PM
Forecasting has improved.  But, I remember being in Chapel Hill during Hugo.  We went to bed thinking we were really going to get it.  Woke up wondering where did it go?  Well it went more south of us.  The next several weeks was supporting folks in Charlotte area.  
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: SawyerTed on September 09, 2018, 09:21:09 PM
Yep Hugo hammered the Greater Charlotte area and North Northwest into Wilkes County NC.  I'm about 2 hours north of Charlotte.  We had power outages, flooding and significant wind damage here.

Floyd and Fran were really bad because of the stalling and resulting flooding.  Parts of NC and Sc are still recovering from Matthew as well.   Based on current forecasting, Florence seems more like them. 

Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: Don P on September 09, 2018, 09:52:59 PM
Hugo tagged us pretty good up here too. We were still living in Raleigh and building the house up here. My folks were down near Rocky Mount which was in the predicted path so I called my folks and told them the key was under the mat if they needed to bug out and we were heading to the mountains to work. We woke up to radio stations going out one by one up the mountain and I was nailing every scrap I could find over the openings in the house frame. Power was out about 10 days and it took about a week for us to get things cleared enough to go back home. We were pretty occupied and I hadn't thought to check in down the mountain. Most of the phone messages were from Mamma :D. I talked to Dad this morning, they're battening down. Stay safe everyone.
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: WV Sawmiller on September 09, 2018, 10:11:26 PM
   Yeah, you guys be careful and don't wait too late to pull the plug if it looks like it may be dicey. 

    I well remember Hugo too. I was stationed at Camp LeJeune, Jacksonville NC and had all the disaster kits for the command. I sent troops home and was by myself issuing last minute stuff the watchstanders and such had forgotten. I'd get periodic calls from my wife who was home with the kids trying to tie everything down. She finally called and said all was under shelter except the aluminum Jonboat and she did not know what to do with it. i told her put the plug in and fill it with water to add weight. She did the same with my canoe she had pulled in the shed in case we needed water later if we had an outage. It stopped down around Charleston SC and did not hit us so we pulled the plug on the boat to drain it then ran a garden hose downhill from the canoe to siphon it out.

    I loaded up a few supplies and my 10 y/o son and I went down and sawed limbs and trees off peoples houses and such. We camped in my truck in evacuation centers. Was great to see everyone pulling together. Local radio stations were all help lines linking people with needs to people who could help.
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: SawyerTed on September 10, 2018, 05:14:41 PM
Highway 12 is already flooded between Buxton, NC and Nags Head.  Mandatory evacuations on the Outer Banks from Ocracoke to the Virginia border.
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: Leigh Family Farm on September 10, 2018, 05:23:54 PM
I'm in Brunswick, GA for the week and need to return to Philadelphia on Thursday. My training was just cut short and they want everyone heading north to be wheels up on Wednesday. Hopefully I can make it out of here before all the airports shut down! 
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: Magicman on September 10, 2018, 05:46:22 PM
I have much concern for all of you that are in Florence's path.  My Prayer is for safety for each of you and your families.

It looks like we could possibly get Isac into the Gulf for our next woes.
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: WV Sawmiller on September 10, 2018, 06:56:28 PM
   I've already sent invites to several friends along the coast where it is predicted to hit. Looks like we may get it too but will mostly be a rain and flooding event for us and the mountains and distance from the ocean will have slowed it town, I hope. I'll fill the truck tank and top off any gas cans not already full just in case. We already have a standby genset hooked to natural gas so we fare much better than most in such events. 

   I have a daughter, SIL and 21 month old grandson in Charlotte and will keep reminding her to come up if needed. She works at the Levine Children's Hospital there and may end up on watch. I hope not. To top it off she is pregnant and due late Feb/early March so I worry enough for all of us. 

   The main thing for all is not to wait too late to leave. Often by then the roads are blocked, gas stations are out of fuel and it is general chaos. Use this as an excuse to go visit family and friends in safer areas.
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: Southside on September 10, 2018, 08:39:54 PM
Some are saying we will see 10"-20" of rain here, took care of the supply issue today - not going to be much on the shelves for folks tomorrow that's for sure.

Will spend tomorrow setting up some fencing so my new 68 x 88' mill house that I finally finished the roof on last Friday can serve as a Cow house should the need arise. They have shelter but it's not fair to ask my girls to keep producing in that kind of weather. 

Too much fun. 
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: nativewolf on September 10, 2018, 09:41:00 PM
Quote from: WV Sawmiller on September 10, 2018, 06:56:28 PM
  I've already sent invites to several friends along the coast where it is predicted to hit. Looks like we may get it too but will mostly be a rain and flooding event for us and the mountains and distance from the ocean will have slowed it town, I hope. I'll fill the truck tank and top off any gas cans not already full just in case. We already have a standby genset hooked to natural gas so we fare much better than most in such events.

  I have a daughter, SIL and 21 month old grandson in Charlotte and will keep reminding her to come up if needed. She works at the Levine Children's Hospital there and may end up on watch. I hope not. To top it off she is pregnant and due late Feb/early March so I worry enough for all of us.

  The main thing for all is not to wait too late to leave. Often by then the roads are blocked, gas stations are out of fuel and it is general chaos. Use this as an excuse to go visit family and friends in safer areas.
While one never knows I would guess Charlotte will fare as well as anywhere and hope she fares well (edited...kind of missed my point there, sorry).  Frankly with the wet weather in WV and northern VA, soaked soils, streams high, etc I'm worried about flooding and downed trees.  Might miss some school that's for sure.  If we have another 10" of rain that is going to stop cutting for 2 weeks.
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: xlogger on September 11, 2018, 06:38:26 AM
Well a couple months ago I decided on slowing down on the mill and getting a place on the ICW down at Atlantic Beach. Now I might have to step up my milling again for repairs if its still there. I'm going to get hit twice on the track it's going now, once down there near the eye of the storm and here at home.
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: kelLOGg on September 11, 2018, 07:48:13 AM
I remember hurricane Hazel and several others that traversed inland but this is my first for being directly in the projected path. Even though I am 150 miles inland we are expecting 10 - 20" rain and 70 - 80 mph wind. I will move the mill, trailer and arches to open pasture and maybe anchor the sawhead to the trailer. Would you cover the sawhead w/ a tarp ? or is the increased drag too risky?
Bob
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: WV Sawmiller on September 11, 2018, 10:09:20 AM
Bob,

   I'd wrap the head up tight and keep as mush water out as possible. If you have one handy could not hurt to go ahead and load a big log on the mill for the extra weight. Good luck. Stay safe and come back to it all if that is the more prudent thing to do.
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: samandothers on September 11, 2018, 10:34:49 AM
Flooding is a big issue with these slow storms along coast and inland.  During Matthew there were areas we had to wait to access line conditions til water went down.  It stayed up a while since the storm dumped in the area we were in and then the water from inland had to flow through.  I always carried two pairs of boots. Wear one then let them dry the next day while I wore the others.

One blessing from I95 flooding during Matthew was we were able to pick up some crews that were headed to Florida from Canada!  They were released from their obligation in Florida.
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: Raider Bill on September 11, 2018, 11:22:50 AM
If any of you guys need to scram and don't have a place to go my Tenn house maybe available for temp shelter. Its just outside Tellico Plains.
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: Sixacresand on September 11, 2018, 02:07:41 PM
I don't know God's plan is for this storm, but I hope everybody gets thru it ok. 
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: Roxie on September 11, 2018, 04:49:46 PM
I hope all are safe.  I keep reminding myself that Texas survived Harvey.  :)
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: POSTON WIDEHEAD on September 11, 2018, 05:19:30 PM
I can remember Hugo. Where I live Hugo was not suppose affect us. But little did we know that spin off tornadoes would be devastating.

Florence is set to do the same thing from predictions.

As far as our sheds go, our faith is in the Lord and the Builder.  ;D
We worked today moving things one wouldn't even thinking about.

My Dad sells Gourds and has a pile of them....we got them in the shed.
Even though my mill is under a shed with 2 open sides, I'll put a piece of plywood against the radiator and cover and tie down a cover over the engine.
Chairs on my deck at the mill will be put up.
The fridge I have setting at the mill will go in the block building.
Setting backhoe buckets on top of stacked lumber.
Today we cleaned culverts out and I took the dozer and build some water bars.
I know I'll forget something but we're trying. 
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: Texas Ranger on September 11, 2018, 05:23:32 PM
You can never do enough to prepare, and then there is an aftermath.  We had two in a row, Rita and Ike, we had just cleaned up from Rita when Ike hit, after Rita I bought a stand alone generator and it got us through Ike a little easier.  Still, thank God for neighbors, and for the local government, it took weeks for the feds to come in.

Keep the faith, brothers and sisters.
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: Lawg Dawg on September 11, 2018, 07:52:42 PM
My inlaws have 2 homes on Ocean Isle Beach, NC, and are full time residents...they are moving just across the ICWW to some friends house to "ride it out"  ::)...my Wife is freaking out about that.  But I said...we got too much to worry about here, I dont have time to worry about stupid people :D (harsh, but the truth).  Their excuse is, it takes too long to get back on the island after the storm... ::)  Not going to matter much with 20' to 30' storm surge, and 130 mph winds.  The governor of NC said today this is going to be a historic storm of catastrofic proportions...he also said the ones that stay are the ones you read about in the papers after its all said and done...I just don't get it ::)
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: Southside on September 11, 2018, 09:29:59 PM
Took this yesterday early afternoon 


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Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: POSTON WIDEHEAD on September 11, 2018, 10:13:46 PM
Took this yesterday????

I can see you took it all!  :D :D :D
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: Lawg Dawg on September 11, 2018, 10:14:15 PM
Quote from: Southside logger on September 11, 2018, 09:29:59 PM
Took this yesterday early afternoon


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Was that the toilet paper rack?  :o  :D
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: DelawhereJoe on September 11, 2018, 10:20:55 PM
Standard storm supply list....bread, milk eggs and toilet paper.
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: Southside on September 11, 2018, 10:27:25 PM
Quote from: POSTON WIDEHEAD on September 11, 2018, 10:13:46 PMI can see you took it all!


Look in the second rack in the middle - I left you a loaf!!!  
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: Southside on September 11, 2018, 10:29:41 PM
Quote from: DelawhereJoe on September 11, 2018, 10:20:55 PM
Standard storm supply list....bread, milk eggs and toilet paper.
Don't forget the bottled water, Gatorade, a generator battery, and for those who don't yet have one a generator!!!  Walking by the egg coolers I was pretty amazed.  Not sure why folks suddenly need to eat so many eggs!!  
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: Lawg Dawg on September 11, 2018, 10:36:49 PM
Quote from: Southside logger on September 11, 2018, 10:29:41 PM
Quote from: DelawhereJoe on September 11, 2018, 10:20:55 PM
Standard storm supply list....bread, milk eggs and toilet paper.
Don't forget the bottled water, Gatorade, a generator battery, and for those who don't yet have one a generator!!!  Walking by the egg coolers I was pretty amazed.  Not sure why folks suddenly need to eat so many eggs!!  
I eat at least 4 eggs a day...low carb, high protein. Gatorade is not as healthy as you think, opt for the water
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: Southside on September 11, 2018, 10:38:45 PM
Yes - but you don't suddenly eat 36 just because of a storm.  
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: Lawg Dawg on September 11, 2018, 10:40:01 PM
Quote from: Southside logger on September 11, 2018, 10:27:25 PM
Quote from: POSTON WIDEHEAD on September 11, 2018, 10:13:46 PMI can see you took it all!


Look in the second rack in the middle - I left you a loaf!!!  
Probably smushed, left overs, wouldnt have it...matter of fact, I went on a low carb diet about a month ago...dont eat bread no mo...dropped 20 lbs
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: Lawg Dawg on September 11, 2018, 10:44:15 PM
Quote from: POSTON WIDEHEAD on September 11, 2018, 05:19:30 PM
I can remember Hugo. Where I live Hugo was not suppose affect us. But little did we know that spin off tornadoes would be devastating.

Florence is set to do the same thing from predictions.

As far as our sheds go, our faith is in the Lord and the Builder.  ;D
We worked today moving things one wouldn't even thinking about.

My Dad sells Gourds and has a pile of them....we got them in the shed.
Even though my mill is under a shed with 2 open sides, I'll put a piece of plywood against the radiator and cover and tie down a cover over the engine.
Chairs on my deck at the mill will be put up.
The fridge I have setting at the mill will go in the block building.
Setting backhoe buckets on top of stacked lumber.
Today we cleaned culverts out and I took the dozer and build some water bars.
I know I'll forget something but we're trying.
Hope you dont have any problems over there with this storm...if you need some help, I'm here for you, just give me a ring!  Good luck!
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: Lawg Dawg on September 11, 2018, 10:56:51 PM
Quote from: Southside logger on September 11, 2018, 10:38:45 PM
Yes - but you don't suddenly eat 36 just because of a storm.  
You never know... :)  eggs could mean life or death in emergency situations :D
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: kelLOGg on September 12, 2018, 06:16:55 AM
Quote from: POSTON WIDEHEAD on September 11, 2018, 10:13:46 PM
Took this yesterday????

I can see you took it all!  :D :D :D
I needed that laugh :D
Bob
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: kelLOGg on September 12, 2018, 07:35:26 AM
All of my equipment is now out of reach (hopefully) of trees. I'll add the truck later. The sawhead is strapped to the trailer and tractor arch.


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Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: WV Sawmiller on September 12, 2018, 08:09:11 AM
    Before you evacuate remember the old trick to freeze a cup of water and put a coin or washer on top. If you get back and the coin is still on top the power has not been off long enough to melt anything and food in the freezer is good. If it is on the bottom the power was off and everything thawed then re-froze and food likely no good and unsafe to eat. If in the middle the power was off and things partially thawed but may still be okay.
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: Magicman on September 12, 2018, 08:12:41 AM
Many plans and schedules are disrupted by such storms but they are unimportant compared to the tragedies that usually accompany these forces of nature.

OK, back to the storm, hang tight my friends and my prayers are with you all.
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: DanG on September 12, 2018, 08:33:51 AM
Quote from: Magicman on September 12, 2018, 08:12:41 AM

OK, back to the storm, hang tight my friends and my prayers are with you all.
Prayers from here too. Now if you are within 50 miles of the Carolina coast, I strongly suggest that you hang tight to something that is headed west, and do it very soon!
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: SawyerTed on September 12, 2018, 08:43:51 AM
Looks like a wobble to the west or south may occur.  That means SE NC and SC will get more impact especially if it stalls.

We may be spared here from the worst.   
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: DanG on September 12, 2018, 11:41:59 AM
Folks on the north side of the storm will get the worst of it. Don't let your guard down!!
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: mike_belben on September 12, 2018, 11:47:45 AM
I dont know that its much help this far west but i can probably fit 4 to 6 trucks and campers here in my yard, crossville TN, I-40 exit 311.  Its pretty likely that motels, truckstops and campgrounds will be full for a state or two in every direction.  And those that arent will be charging like its 4th of july weekend.

931-tew ate seven 4526.  If youre in a bind call whenever.  I dont sleep much. 

Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: Southside on September 12, 2018, 11:55:49 AM
That is very generous of you Mike.  My wife has a co-worker who had to travel to Tennessee for work this week, yesterday he was trying to find a room in Knoxville and there were none to be found, evacuees had everything booked up, said there were campers in all the parking lots too.  
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: DelawhereJoe on September 12, 2018, 01:00:10 PM
Did you remember to chock all the wheels so the wind doesn't push those things like a sail boat ?
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: kelLOGg on September 12, 2018, 03:57:41 PM
They are chocked on the down side. Thanks for the reminder; wind can blow uphill, too so I will add more  ;)
Bob
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: Magicman on September 12, 2018, 05:48:46 PM
The Atlantic Ocean is scary....

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With 4 spinning at the same time!  :o
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: firefighter ontheside on September 12, 2018, 05:53:21 PM
The Fema Rescue Task Force that I'm part of has been assigned to  Brunswick County in NC.  Apparently that is on the north side of the landfall.  I didn't make the roster this time due to our monthly rotation.  My teammates will be in the area to help when needed though. 
Missouri Task Force 1.
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: firefighter ontheside on September 12, 2018, 05:56:24 PM
There are 28 Fema Task Forces nationwide.  Currently they are all deployed for hurricanes.  3 in Hawaii, 3 being used in state where Florence is threatening and 22 have been sent from their home states to the southeast.
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: samandothers on September 12, 2018, 08:55:57 PM
My brother and his wife are in Brunswick County NC just on the mainland from Sunset Beach NC.  This will be their first Hurricane.  They bought their house there and moved in April.  Storm shutters are up.  Her sister and her husband live there too.  Their house is on the Intercoastal Waterway.  The four plan to stay at my brothers place until it moves inland.  
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: POSTON WIDEHEAD on September 12, 2018, 10:25:56 PM
The DanG thing is headed right to my Sawmill shed! I ain't lying !

Talking about tornadoes coming off of it too. 
We got batteries, water, ice, Sundrops, 
Turlet paper, purple drank, all kind of food and a box of re-sharps on the way.
Bring it on Flo! 😂😂😂
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: fishpharmer on September 13, 2018, 05:59:44 AM
The latest tracking forecast takes the eye right over my parents house near Kingstree, SC, I am there.  Prayers for all who will be affected!  I will give updates as it progresses...
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: Roxie on September 13, 2018, 06:38:47 AM
I'll bet your parents are so happy that you are with them.  Godspeed and check in as you can. 
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: nativewolf on September 13, 2018, 06:46:16 AM
Quote from: samandothers on September 12, 2018, 08:55:57 PM
My brother and his wife are in Brunswick County NC just on the mainland from Sunset Beach NC.  This will be their first Hurricane.  They bought their house there and moved in April.  Storm shutters are up.  Her sister and her husband live there too.  Their house is on the Intercoastal Waterway.  The four plan to stay at my brothers place until it moves inland.  
I grew up on the IC just north of Wilmington, Sunset beach IC side of things should be fine.  The hurricane looks to be weakening a lot, very common for hurricanes crossing the atlantic and not riding up the gulfstream.  Hope your family is well, Sunset beach's only issue could be the bridge.  It's gone out before however, it's a quick boat ride back to land.  
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: nativewolf on September 13, 2018, 06:49:42 AM
Quote from: firefighter ontheside on September 12, 2018, 05:53:21 PM
The Fema Rescue Task Force that I'm part of has been assigned to  Brunswick County in NC.  Apparently that is on the north side of the landfall.  I didn't make the roster this time due to our monthly rotation.  My teammates will be in the area to help when needed though.
Missouri Task Force 1.
Folks will be glad of the assist.  Great that everyone does this with such disruption to their lives.
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: fishpharmer on September 13, 2018, 07:28:49 AM
Thanks Roxie.  Stay safe!
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: kelLOGg on September 13, 2018, 07:55:47 AM
Firefighter, thanks for your help.

Bob
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: Texas Ranger on September 13, 2018, 09:25:06 AM
Fish and all the rest of you on the east coast strike area, GET OUT, we lived through a couple 100 miles inland, no storm surge, but damage still not fixed.  It will be a tsunami with tide surge.  Calling for a 15 foot tide wall. Haul butt, y'all.
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: fishpharmer on September 13, 2018, 09:32:19 AM
Thanks TR, we are about 60 miles away from the coast, hunkered down. Should weaken by the time it gets here.
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: submarinesailor on September 13, 2018, 09:44:09 AM
Quote from: fishpharmer on September 13, 2018, 05:59:44 AM
The latest tracking forecast takes the eye right over my parents house near Kingstree, SC, I am there.  Prayers for all who will be affected!  I will give updates as it progresses...
In the late 70's and early 80's, I drove thru Kingstree many, many times while making runs between Manassas, Va and Charleston, SC.  Route 52 from Florence to Goose Creek.
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: Andries on September 13, 2018, 10:20:26 AM
Quote from: POSTON WIDEHEAD on September 12, 2018, 10:25:56 PM
The DanG thing is headed right to my Sawmill shed! I ain't lying !

Talking about tornadoes coming off of it too.
We got batteries, water, ice, Sundrops,
Turlet paper, purple drank, all kind of food and a box of re-sharps on the way.
Bring it on Flo! 😂😂😂
I'm keeping my fingers crossed for all of you in Flo's path.
Like Poston, it appears that you're all "stocked up, tied down and boarded up" for this one. 
. . . and it's so good to see the offers of help or accommodations before and after all the havoc.
smiley_clapping
Dave, that box of re-sharps is going to come in handy for the cleanup afterwards!
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: samandothers on September 13, 2018, 10:41:13 AM
Firefighter thank you and your counter parts for sharing your skills and helping.

Nativewolf the swing bridge at Sunset was replaced 2 or 3 years ago with an arched structure.  My brothers place is about a mile inland from the bridge.  His SIL's is on the IC near Little River inlet.  They view the ocean over Bird Island.  Very peaceful when storms not raging.

Fish appears you may be near North Myrtle Beach, you are a short ways from them a little southeast.  All be safe!
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: Sixacresand on September 13, 2018, 10:44:27 AM
For those who are in the path of the storm (by Mosie Lister)

In the dark of the midnight have I oft hid my face,
While the storm howls above me, and there's no hiding place.
'Mid the crash of the thunder, Precious Lord, hear my cry,
Keep me safe till the storm passes by.

Chorus
Till the storm passes over, till the thunder sounds no more,
Till the clouds roll forever from the sky;
Hold me fast, let me stand in the hollow of Thy hand,
Keep me safe till the storm passes by.
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: Claybraker on September 13, 2018, 11:26:24 AM
Scattered and smothered reports coming in of some Waffle House locations already closed ahead of the storm.
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: firefighter ontheside on September 13, 2018, 01:33:34 PM
My guys are now in Leland NC awaiting orders.
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: mike_belben on September 13, 2018, 02:07:57 PM
Dig out your insurance policies and make sure all your stuff is covered.  Any additions or new assets that need to be on there better happen stat.  
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: WV Sawmiller on September 13, 2018, 03:09:13 PM
David,

   The bad thing about it headed for your sawmill is you are  only about 25 miles from my daughter, SIL and 21 month old grandson. We've already told them to come on up but so far they are not. Same applies to you and others if it get s that bad come on up. Plenty of parking on the lot in front of the house and if it really gets bad we have a standby generator here keeping the house and well going. 

   We are coming down Tuesday to pick up a friend coming in from Tuscon AZ. I hope she does not get a shock when she lands an don the way up here.

Claybraker,

   I thought Waffle Houses never closed. I went in one after a hurricane hit Auburn when I was going there. The manager told me part of the policy was to bury the front door key in the cement pad at the front door when they build one. In all honesty, there is some point everybody needs to move out.
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: Raider Bill on September 13, 2018, 03:14:32 PM
Quote from: mike_belben on September 13, 2018, 02:07:57 PM
Dig out your insurance policies and make sure all your stuff is covered.  Any additions or new assets that need to be on there better happen stat.  
Once they issue a warning insurance companies freeze any increases or additions to a policy.
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: No_Dude on September 13, 2018, 03:52:38 PM
Quote from: WV Sawmiller on September 13, 2018, 03:09:13 PM

  I thought Waffle Houses never closed. I went in one after a hurricane hit Auburn when I was going there. The manager told me part of the policy was to bury the front door key in the cement pad at the front door when they build one. In all honesty, there is some point everybody needs to move out.
You know things are popping off good whenever the waffle house closes. 
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: Raider Bill on September 13, 2018, 04:05:26 PM
Quote from: No_Dude on September 13, 2018, 03:52:38 PM
Quote from: WV Sawmiller on September 13, 2018, 03:09:13 PM

  I thought Waffle Houses never closed. I went in one after a hurricane hit Auburn when I was going there. The manager told me part of the policy was to bury the front door key in the cement pad at the front door when they build one. In all honesty, there is some point everybody needs to move out.
You know things are popping off good whenever the waffle house closes.
Speaking of waffle house. Have you noticed they are building new ones all over? I saw a waffle house food wagon 2 weeks ago.
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: Ianab on September 13, 2018, 04:20:30 PM
Waffle House has a policy of staying open if at all possible, even if they lose power, they have an emergency menu just for that situation.  

So FEMA actually uses Waffle Houses as an unofficial measure of how bad an area has been hit. If they are closed in a certain area, that's where you send the help too, because things must be really bad.
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: mike_belben on September 13, 2018, 04:30:23 PM
Quote from: Raider Bill on September 13, 2018, 03:14:32 PM
Quote from: mike_belben on September 13, 2018, 02:07:57 PM
Dig out your insurance policies and make sure all your stuff is covered.  Any additions or new assets that need to be on there better happen stat.  
Once they issue a warning insurance companies freeze any increases or additions to a policy.
That stinks.  Id atleast call and verify my policy was current.  No "we didnt get last months check" excuses.  
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: Raider Bill on September 13, 2018, 04:33:16 PM
Quote from: mike_belben on September 13, 2018, 04:30:23 PM
Quote from: Raider Bill on September 13, 2018, 03:14:32 PM
Quote from: mike_belben on September 13, 2018, 02:07:57 PM
Dig out your insurance policies and make sure all your stuff is covered.  Any additions or new assets that need to be on there better happen stat.  
Once they issue a warning insurance companies freeze any increases or additions to a policy.
That stinks.  Id atleast call and verify my policy was current.  No "we didnt get last months check" excuses.  
In a way it does but think of the people that wait until a storm is about to hit to get coverage so they don't have to pay the rest of the time.
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: Lawg Dawg on September 13, 2018, 07:01:29 PM
My BIL lives in Little River, SC. He does storm work clean up for a living so he's riding it out...sent me this picture couple hours ago with his chainsaw mounted on his Harley :D...he's a nut...and I hope he survives! 


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Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: gspren on September 13, 2018, 07:15:31 PM
I've heard if you're desperate that white bread and toilet paper are interchangeable.
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: Lawg Dawg on September 13, 2018, 07:37:08 PM
Quote from: gspren on September 13, 2018, 07:15:31 PM
I've heard if you're desperate that white bread and toilet paper are interchangeable.
I think I've done that camping...once :D

Nice sunset and a little breeze here in Jefferson,SC this evening


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That's my pond down there in the bottom...actually it could use a LITTLE rain
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: olcowhand on September 13, 2018, 07:59:56 PM
Quote from: Lawg Dawg on September 13, 2018, 07:01:29 PM
My BIL lives in Little River, SC. He does storm work clean up for a living so he's riding it out...sent me this picture couple hours ago with his chainsaw mounted on his Harley :D...he's a nut...and I hope he survives!


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This pic has three of my favorite things in it; two of them is the Harley and the Stihl (Nope, not the Dump Cart; No, not the Truck in the background).
Let's put it this way: I shouldn't attempt using any two of these three things at the same time......
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: Lawg Dawg on September 13, 2018, 08:04:14 PM
Quote from: olcowhand on September 13, 2018, 07:59:56 PM
Quote from: Lawg Dawg on September 13, 2018, 07:01:29 PM
My BIL lives in Little River, SC. He does storm work clean up for a living so he's riding it out...sent me this picture couple hours ago with his chainsaw mounted on his Harley :D...he's a nut...and I hope he survives!


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This pic has three of my favorite things in it; two of them is the Harley and the Stihl (Nope, not the Dump Cart; No, not the Truck in the background).
Let's put it this way: I shouldn't attempt using any two of these three things at the same time......
:D gotta have the Jameo!  Like I said...he's a nut
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: POSTON WIDEHEAD on September 13, 2018, 08:12:32 PM
Thanks for all the offers....you guys are great!

Raider believe it or not I did get a text from USAA Insurance telling me exactly what I was covered for.
I don't have flood insurance....I'm not in a flood zone thank goodness but covered for everything else including wind and trees on the house.

6 of my best tree service people came by today to just verbally assure themselves and me where to dump sawlogs they may be getting.
If we have the water like they're saying I will not be taking junk. The trucks will get stuck on the farm.
The landfills will be open for free to dump debris thank goodness.

As far as my job with the S.C. Forestry.....I'm on vacation at this time.
My last day of my Forestry career will be Sept. 30.....just a few weeks away. 32 plus years!
But since this will be a FEMA event, I may be called in with my dozer.
We have crews on stand by but its hard to plan when nothing has happened yet.

Mostly what my area is concerned about is the water, power outages and falling trees.
However, if we get spin off tornadoes....thats another horse to break.
That means my house could be fine and 2 miles down the road farmer Brown has a flat barn and 12 dead cows.
Basically.....be prepared.

Sunday night into Monday..I think..will be our window for the worst but who knows.
I feel sorry for the landscapes of our beaches. They say Myrtle Beach and some of the towns in N.C. could be wiped out. Lots of memories at some of those places......Sorta like Jeff and his Bridge. 

I'll takes pics and videos of things along the way.
Not just for me and you guys but we take pics and forward them to our Forestry Office for planning.

Its really crazy how some stores have bare shelves, no milk, water or batteries and you go 6 miles down the road to another store and they are stocked to the gills.

I read on another site where us Southern Fat People live on 5 or 6 sodas a day but come a Hurricane all of a sudden we think we need 40 cases of bottled water.  :D :D :D

We get our power from the York Electric Coop.
5 houses down in my subdivision lives the CEO of the Coop.
So I'm thinking if we lose power it won't be to long.....of course thats me thinking again.

We will see. I got 1 more day to tie up loose ends tomorrow. They closed all the schools tomorrow thinking some of the roads could be blocked by trees at some point but I don't think its really gonna start getting windy until tomorrow night. I did hear a rumor that some of the schools would be prepared for families coming from the east to have a place to stay. I hope so.

So Paul will be out of school helping with our punch list to be ready.

I leave you with this:

There was an Old Goat who thought he could float 'cause his belly was to big to fit in his boat.
When the waters rose and the wind began to blow he grabbed a plank and went with the flow.
I sawed this plank he said as the wind blew him along, I'll be here tomorrow if today I'm not gone.
Your going under shouted his brother...your boards thick on one end and thin on the other.
The Old Goat thought as he went under, it could have been a raised roller of maybe the old Kohler.

Violin_smiley whiteflag_smiley sail_smiley fiddle-smiley










Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: btulloh on September 13, 2018, 08:17:06 PM
Quote from: gspren on September 13, 2018, 07:15:31 PM
I've heard if you're desperate that white bread and toilet paper are interchangeable.
Just be careful when you put the toilet paper in the toaster.  
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: Southside on September 13, 2018, 08:20:36 PM
You had time enough to come up with that in all of this!!! Good job Sir Goat!!

Whatever you do, just remember, Don't cross the streams!!
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: WDH on September 13, 2018, 08:41:36 PM
Must have been the raised roller ;D. 
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: mike_belben on September 13, 2018, 09:17:49 PM
Quote from: gspren on September 13, 2018, 07:15:31 PM
I've heard if you're desperate that white bread and toilet paper are interchangeable.
But what will you make milk sandwiches out of?
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: fishpharmer on September 13, 2018, 09:28:25 PM
David, you are one clever goat!  

Speaking of stores, the nearest 24 hour Walmart has been closed going on day 3.  I thought they only closed for Christmas.  Folks around here are taking it serious.  Especially this one.  Windows are all boarded up.  Not a drop of rain today but mostly cloudy.  
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: caveman on September 13, 2018, 10:02:40 PM
I hope all of you fare well during and after the storm.  Poston implied that there may be steak dinner for the neighborhood at Farmer Brown's place.
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: fishpharmer on September 14, 2018, 04:42:03 AM
Still no rain for us.  Other's are getting pounded.  
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Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: goose63 on September 14, 2018, 07:48:16 AM
My prayers on the way for all in the path of this storm.

I'm sure glade I live up here in this frozen tundra a few snow storms ain't so bad I guess
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: Magicman on September 14, 2018, 08:07:51 AM
That slow moving rain soaking storm is going to lay so many trees over.  Many times it will be a domino effect as one weakens and lays against another, and then it against another.  :-\
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: Bert on September 14, 2018, 08:34:53 AM
The NC brunswick islands have been our vacation destination for years. Its a beautiful part of this country. My prayers go out to everyone affected.
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: Magicman on September 14, 2018, 08:36:21 AM
The news media is all abuzz about the value of smartphones and social media during storms such as this. We all must remember that cellphone service works only as long as the towers remain upright, power/generators are available and running to keep them powered up, and the telephone companies fiber optic cable remains intact to feed these towers.  Thousands of generators will have to be deployed and fueled to maintain cell tower operation.  Cell service is not magic.  The signal between the cellphone and a tower is required but the actual call is still transported over the "telephone company's" backbone switching network.
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: John Mc on September 14, 2018, 09:13:46 AM
Quote from: Claybraker on September 13, 2018, 11:26:24 AM
Scattered and smothered reports coming in of some Waffle House locations already closed ahead of the storm.
Ah! Another fan of the Waffle House Index, I see.
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: kelLOGg on September 14, 2018, 11:12:05 AM
We're on the periphery of the storm and are beginning to get rain. Neighbors have parked their cars in our open areas to be safe from their trees.

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Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: samandothers on September 14, 2018, 12:18:20 PM
Talked to my brother, who is in Sunset Beach NCwhich is just north of the SC boarder, around 11 am.  He said the still had power but wind and rain were ramping up.  The are a mile inland and not near rivers.

Bummer of a day for his birthday!
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: Raider Bill on September 14, 2018, 01:25:44 PM
Make sure you tie everything down real good!
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Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: Bert on September 14, 2018, 02:09:48 PM
I appreciate the area updates from those that live or know someone in areas like sunset beach. I dont reside there but they are special to me and a place I really enjoy. I have been watching TWC some but the drama is over the top. Jim Cantori standing in 3 inches of water rocking back and forth in a parking lot puddle is a joke. What is really going on?

I also learned something today. Next Nor'easter Im ratchet strapping my roof on. :D
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: Raider Bill on September 14, 2018, 02:11:34 PM
Quote from: Bert on September 14, 2018, 02:09:48 PM
I appreciate the area updates from those that live or know someone in areas like sunset beach. I dont reside there but they are special to me and a place I really enjoy. I have been watching TWC some but the drama is over the top. Jim Cantori standing in 3 inches of water rocking backing forth in a parking lot puddle is a joke. What is really going on?

I also learned something today. Next Nor'easter Im ratchet strapping my roof on. :D
You can never have enough ratchet straps :D :D :D
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: nativewolf on September 14, 2018, 02:12:49 PM
Quote from: Magicman on September 14, 2018, 08:36:21 AM
The news media is all abuzz about the value of smartphones and social media during storms such as this. We all must remember that cellphone service works only as long as the towers remain upright, power/generators are available and running to keep them powered up, and the telephone companies fiber optic cable remains intact to feed these towers.  Thousands of generators will have to be deployed and fueled to maintain cell tower operation.  Cell service is not magic.  The signal between the cellphone and a tower is required but the actual call is still transported over the "telephone company's" backbone switching network.
Yeah but growing up on the coast of NC on the IC you could count on the phone going out due to downed wires.  It was just terrible, just when you needed it they did not work.  Much much easier to maintain Fiber connections to towers since the fiber is buried (almost always) and the towers all have good backup power systems for energy.  If it goes out for days the tower may loose power as the back up generator fuel tanks can dry up or if a bad gust hits a tower it can get blown over but even then you can take your cell phone a mile away and often get a signal, especially on the cell dense networks along the beach areas.  So so much better than land line days.  
Here at my house we cut the cord completely, I am typing and reading the forum on a signal from a tower, have been for 2 years.  My power goes out all the time, my internet...rarely.
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: nativewolf on September 14, 2018, 02:21:37 PM
Quote from: firefighter ontheside on September 13, 2018, 01:33:34 PM
My guys are now in Leland NC awaiting orders.
I want to apologize in advance for Leland.   This on behalf of all the great natives in the state...well with Leland we screwed up a little bit.  We shoveled all the armpit out of Wilmington and had to stick it somewhere and SC was such a long drive and someone said just dump it over there in the swamp and so we did.  The guy dumping it was named Leland and we kept shouting Leland dump that trailer of leaking transformers over there, Lelan dump that old creosote tank over, etc etc.  He eventually just started calling it Leland and it stuck.  
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: nativewolf on September 14, 2018, 02:22:46 PM
Quote from: nativewolf on September 14, 2018, 02:21:37 PM
Quote from: firefighter ontheside on September 13, 2018, 01:33:34 PM
My guys are now in Leland NC awaiting orders.
I want to apologize in advance for Leland.   This on behalf of all the great natives in the state...well with Leland we screwed up a little bit.  We shoveled all the armpit out of Wilmington and had to stick it somewhere and SC was such a long drive and someone said just dump it over there in the swamp and so we did.  The guy dumping it was named Leland and we kept shouting Leland dump that trailer of leaking transformers over there, Lelan dump that old creosote tank over, etc etc.  He eventually just started calling it Leland and it stuck.  
it might have stuck but that armpit of a place is about as attractive as Leland; and he wasn't much to look at
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: Southside on September 14, 2018, 02:54:03 PM
You know somewhere there is a DOT guy looking at that ratchet strapped roof and wondering if those are rated straps and if he can somehow write a ticket if they are not...
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: Magicman on September 14, 2018, 03:37:10 PM
Yup, my Reply #91 was to remind folks that there is much going on behind the scenes that most Cell/internet users do not realize.  There are acres and acres (thousands) of serviced Diesel powered generators ready to be dispatched to affected areas which will be necessary to restore/maintain cell service not only to local subscribers but also to all of the service restoration crews and emergency personnel.
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: fishpharmer on September 14, 2018, 06:18:16 PM
 
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 Update.  Heavy rain hit, power is flickering, still relatively mild here. Hope everyone is okay!  My prayers to all affected.
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: Hilltop366 on September 14, 2018, 06:52:26 PM
I'm a bit confused there fish, your location says Mississippi, looks like that is quite a ways from where the storm is?
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: firefighter ontheside on September 14, 2018, 07:06:20 PM
Quote from: nativewolf on September 14, 2018, 02:22:46 PM
Quote from: nativewolf on September 14, 2018, 02:21:37 PM
Quote from: firefighter ontheside on September 13, 2018, 01:33:34 PM
My guys are now in Leland NC awaiting orders.
I want to apologize in advance for Leland.   This on behalf of all the great natives in the state...well with Leland we screwed up a little bit.  We shoveled all the armpit out of Wilmington and had to stick it somewhere and SC was such a long drive and someone said just dump it over there in the swamp and so we did.  The guy dumping it was named Leland and we kept shouting Leland dump that trailer of leaking transformers over there, Lelan dump that old creosote tank over, etc etc.  He eventually just started calling it Leland and it stuck.  
it might have stuck but that armpit of a place is about as attractive as Leland; and he wasn't much to look at
So it's a nice place?  Worth saving?  
I'll let the guys know.
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: Magicman on September 14, 2018, 07:27:33 PM
Quote from: Hilltop366 on September 14, 2018, 06:52:26 PM
I'm a bit confused there fish, your location says Mississippi, looks like that is quite a ways from where the storm is?
Check Reply #53.
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: Hilltop366 on September 14, 2018, 07:35:25 PM
Ahhh... now I get it.

Hope every one is safe!
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: POSTON WIDEHEAD on September 14, 2018, 08:17:29 PM
Wish I wuz in Missississississippi.
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: Magicman on September 14, 2018, 09:00:35 PM
You can always "phone a friend".  ;D
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: caveman on September 14, 2018, 09:21:32 PM
I just texted a friend in New Bern.  His basement is flooded but the water is receding.  He has no power and a lot of trees down but is otherwise okay.  My son in law, a lineman, is somewhere in NC, restoring power or preparing to restore power.  
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: POSTON WIDEHEAD on September 14, 2018, 09:41:07 PM
Quote from: Magicman on September 14, 2018, 09:00:35 PM
You can always "phone a friend".  ;D
You're breaking up.......
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: samandothers on September 15, 2018, 12:40:46 AM
Fish, I thought you were in Kingston vs Kingstree.  Glad to know you are a bit farther inland.

Caveman,  the help is appreciated.  I am sure there will be many in the Carolina's.  Is he with a Utility or a contractor?
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: caveman on September 15, 2018, 07:14:23 AM
Quote from: samandothers on September 15, 2018, 12:40:46 AMIs he with a Utility or a contractor

He works for a private company, Team Fishel, that usually does work for TECO (Tampa Electric Company).  
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: nativewolf on September 15, 2018, 08:56:03 AM
Quote from: firefighter ontheside on September 14, 2018, 07:06:20 PM
Quote from: nativewolf on September 14, 2018, 02:22:46 PM
Quote from: nativewolf on September 14, 2018, 02:21:37 PM
Quote from: firefighter ontheside on September 13, 2018, 01:33:34 PM
My guys are now in Leland NC awaiting orders.
I want to apologize in advance for Leland.   This on behalf of all the great natives in the state...well with Leland we screwed up a little bit.  We shoveled all the armpit out of Wilmington and had to stick it somewhere and SC was such a long drive and someone said just dump it over there in the swamp and so we did.  The guy dumping it was named Leland and we kept shouting Leland dump that trailer of leaking transformers over there, Lelan dump that old creosote tank over, etc etc.  He eventually just started calling it Leland and it stuck.  
it might have stuck but that armpit of a place is about as attractive as Leland; and he wasn't much to look at
So it's a nice place?  Worth saving?  
I'll let the guys know.
Well...if they bother saving anything in Leland I would say tax dollars ill used  :D.  Hopefully they'll move just up the road to Wilmington or Burgaw (home of the firewood kiln guys kilndirect) the rest of leland can float out with the debris and folks can just jump off the debris as it floats past wilmington out to the sea.  
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: Magicman on September 15, 2018, 09:19:26 AM
That ultra ground soaking is going to allow especially Oak, and other shallow rooted trees, to be tipped over by the wind.  Devastating.  :-\
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: Don P on September 15, 2018, 09:24:30 AM
Well don't be shy, tell us how you really feel NW :D

I just got off the phone with Dad, they're in Greenville across the road from ECU with the Tar river on the other side. They got lots of rain but little wind damage. Utilities are up there. They're telling them the Tar won't flood but looking at the radar upstream I'm not so sure. Haven't heard from big Sis yet, she's nearer Scott in the big woods by Jordan Lake.

We got a call from the county last night warning of flash flooding through the early week, we've been saturated since the flash flooding the 8th. We finally saw some dry concrete in the basement at work yesterday after I got all the wet materials out of there and ran fans and a dh.

Stay safe everyone.
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: Roxie on September 15, 2018, 09:56:22 AM
Quote from: nativewolf on September 15, 2018, 08:56:03 AM




Well...if they bother saving anything in Leland I would say tax dollars ill used  :D.  Hopefully they'll move just up the road to Wilmington or Burgaw (home of the firewood kiln guys kilndirect) the rest of leland can float out with the debris and folks can just jump off the debris as it floats past wilmington out to the sea.  


Are you talking about human beings here?  Would those be the poor and disenfranchised that cannot afford to evacuate? 
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: POSTON WIDEHEAD on September 15, 2018, 10:02:42 AM
It appears the Tropical Storm has now slowed to 2 mph.
The eye if this is the right terminology for a TS is still near Myrtle Beach.
It is slowly moving our way slightly to the South of us.
We will be catching the North side of the storm which they say is the worst.

The rain here started sometime this morning after midnight.
So far a little under 1/2 inch of rain.
But can see and hear the rain is picking up.

I see on the news where Charlotte, N.C. 20 30 minutes to the North of us are really having trees fall over within the city.
These trees are the older Oaks that have concrete sidewalks and parking lots around them.
Some of these oaks are so big they have a hollow interior but look healthy.

The tree damage we are having in my area so far are mostly limbs coming off of Bradford Pear trees.....some of you know what I'm talking about.
I listen to 911 and the Sheriff's Dept. channel on my walkie talkie. Not a lot of things happening right now.
No power lines down or roads blocked.

I just saw on the news that in some N.C. towns people are actually breaking in to businesses and stealing propane tanks etc.

Its gonna get worse here....no doubt....its just slowly coming.
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: fishpharmer on September 15, 2018, 10:21:15 AM
I hope everone in the storm stays safe.  I am thankful for all the brave selfless people, like Caveman's son in law, that are helping the storm victims.  My hat's off to all those fine folks.  

Fortunately, the storm has been relatively mild (for us), so far.   We have still not lost power and the flickering stopped (not sure why).  Once the eye passes, it may be worse for us as the winds hit us from the south.

Stay safe, and thanks for such a great forestry forum family!
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: Magicman on September 15, 2018, 11:56:53 AM
We saw caravans of service trucks/personnel stopping to eat and fueling up yesterday. 
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: samandothers on September 15, 2018, 12:00:44 PM
Glad to hear all are safe.

Caveman, I hope and pray he and others assisting stay safe and return home in as good a shape as they left in....maybe a bit more tired!
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: Hilltop366 on September 15, 2018, 12:06:02 PM
I was talking to a woman at the bank Thursday, she said that her son and another person (Power company workers) were heading south from here in Nova Scotia to provide help .
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: firefighter ontheside on September 15, 2018, 12:24:56 PM
Nativewolf, I'm sorry to report that my guys have rescued 27 folks from a special needs facility in Leland and 2 from from a location in Bolivia.
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: mike_belben on September 15, 2018, 04:33:17 PM
I came pretty close to parking dozer and forktruck on either side of camper to strap it down through a storm last year.  But then figured it'd probably only serve to tear the roof open. 
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: nativewolf on September 15, 2018, 05:09:44 PM
Quote from: firefighter ontheside on September 15, 2018, 12:24:56 PM
Nativewolf, I'm sorry to report that my guys have rescued 27 folks from a special needs facility in Leland and 2 from from a location in Bolivia.
Man all the FEMA teams are doing great work and heaven knows that Leland needed all the help you could give it (well more than FEMA can do but that's besides the point).  Thanks to all you guys for doing your best.  Really something to disrupt lives to such an extent.
Ok, back to joking:  Maybe it is not over yet and the whole thing can still slide on out to sea.  
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: nativewolf on September 15, 2018, 05:21:59 PM
Quote from: Roxie on September 15, 2018, 09:56:22 AM
Quote from: nativewolf on September 15, 2018, 08:56:03 AM




Well...if they bother saving anything in Leland I would say tax dollars ill used  :D.  Hopefully they'll move just up the road to Wilmington or Burgaw (home of the firewood kiln guys kilndirect) the rest of leland can float out with the debris and folks can just jump off the debris as it floats past wilmington out to the sea.  


Are you talking about human beings here?  Would those be the poor and disenfranchised that cannot afford to evacuate?
Oh, it is an old Wilmington joke, I have classmates from there, we're joking around about the same thing on Facebook as I type.  Actually today Leland is much more "developed" than it once was.  But if you wanted to drugs or to see incest in motion Leland was a good bet when I last lived in the area.  
Actually I suspect it is just the right spot for a FEMA team and I am very grateful that all these FEMA responders accept such disruption to their lives and go out to help others, it's not for the money and it's great that they are doing this. 

Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: firefighter ontheside on September 15, 2018, 05:40:42 PM
The FEMA search and rescue task forces come from 28 states.  We are all assembled in the same way.  We each have 3 teams and are on a month to month rotation.  There are about 200 of us on the Task Force at any time.  It is not my month, but I would gladly be there if it were my month.  I'm not gonna lie, we get paid for deployments, but we all join it because we have a passion for serving and for doing the types of things that we do.  The task force is made up of many disciplines, including doctors, engineers, radio people, etc.  We all have to do very extensive training to get on the team and then we have to do training every quarter, plus take part in a mock deployment each year.  We are not paid for any of that.  Our employers(mostly fire departments) are very cooperative.  We fall under the same laws pertaining to military members who may be deployed.  They have to let us go without fear for losing our jobs.  

In short, we are happy to help in any way we can.  One of our members, a doctor, just passed away from cancer that was attributed to his response to ground zero in the weeks after 9/11.  That doesn't scare any of us.  I wish the best for my team and for all in harms way.
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: SawyerTed on September 15, 2018, 08:09:05 PM
Fortunately, there has not been the devastation like Gulf Shores experienced during Katrina- houses completely gone.   While I haven't seen photos of all of the coast, much of the damage appears to be boardwalks, piers, heavy beach erosion, flooding of beach towns and some roof damage.  I haven't seen a lot of beach homes damaged to the point they would be demolished.  Of course power is out along the SE coast of NC.  Officials have said it may be weeks before evacuees can return.  The biggest issue is sanitary sewer service - sewers won't work until pumps have power.  

The biggest story is the flooding inland.  Similar to or worse than Matthew in the coastal plain and Sandhills of NC.   Interstate 40 is closed near Warsaw due to flooding. 

NE South Carolina will have a tough time over the next several days and weeks as well.  
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: Magicman on September 15, 2018, 09:05:40 PM
Quote from: SawyerTed on September 15, 2018, 08:09:05 PMnot been the devastation like Gulf Shores experienced during Katrina
Yes, thankfully this was not a storm that came across the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico.  Hurricane Katrina came ashore as a Category 5 with 175 mph sustained winds.  We are 140 miles inland and still had hurricane force winds of 80 mph.

The being said, it was a faster moving storm and probably did not cause the massive flooding that this slow moving monster is doing.
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: Gearbox on September 15, 2018, 09:24:38 PM
This is not Florence related but we got 3 inches of rain last night in a short thunder storm . Almost a Florence . Be safe and all you people keep on helping where you can .GOD BLESS .
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: Southside on September 15, 2018, 10:51:47 PM
I have a friend who lives in Wilmington and had to stay behind to run the shelter at the school she runs.  Her exact words tonight were that Wilmington is "torn up" and the schools are closed for at least the next week.  One school / shelter flooded and had to be evacuated, still raining and the outer bands are hanging around.  It's a mess.  
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: mike_belben on September 16, 2018, 12:23:04 AM
Buddy of mine just moved to wake forest NC.  Havent been able to reach him.
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: breederman on September 16, 2018, 05:09:04 AM
I have a son in law who is a lineman in Kentucky,  he was sent out on storm duty Friday but sent him home yesterday . I haven't spoken to him yet but my daughters fb post said less damage than expected. 
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: tree-farmer on September 16, 2018, 06:19:40 AM
We are near Brevard NC.  Rain started last night and looks like about 1.5 inches of rain so far. Wind is brezzy but not strong yet. Next 24 hours will tell the tale. Its been very wet here this year, had 70+ inches of rain since first of year. This area lies on the edge of escarpment  where moisture comes up from down south and dumps on us. Classified as temperate rain forest.
I have preps made, generator, extra fuel, sharp chain saw, so will just ride it out and clean up mess afterward.
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: florida on September 16, 2018, 10:41:36 AM
We should  be so lucky that all  hurricanes  were like this. As hurricanes go this one hasn't been much. I know eastern NC has had some flooding but all in all this has turned into  just a bad storm. My sister north of Charleston hardy got wet and my family south of Charleston got none.
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: FLPINERAT on September 16, 2018, 03:58:18 PM
Huh??
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: samandothers on September 16, 2018, 08:22:52 PM
Seen news 15 dead, Wilmington is flood bound.  Wind has not been as much an issue as water.

My brother had power back this evening near Sunset Beach.  I believe brdge opened this morning.
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: btulloh on September 16, 2018, 09:52:19 PM
Don P, it looks like you're gonna get some rain now.
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: samandothers on September 16, 2018, 10:42:40 PM
Yep, I noticed on AEP outage map that Galax area had quite a few power outages.

WV, looks like Hinton is gonna get wet!

Creek in our backyard was up 9 to 10' today.  No issues, but the second highest we've seen.  Opal was highest in the mid 90's.  We moved here 92.
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: kelLOGg on September 17, 2018, 08:40:15 AM
A week ago we were anticipating 80 mph winds and 10 - 20" rain then it turned south. We have not lost power (yet), got about 6 - 7" rain so far and no trees down. All the rain lucky people like me have gotten will flow southeast compounding their devastation. 

If you're not in its path no hurricane is very bad.

Bob
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: WV Sawmiller on September 17, 2018, 09:59:32 AM
Sam,

   We are getting nice breezes and steady slow rain. Nothing dangerous looking so far but if we get enough those hollers will fill and we may get flash flooding. I think our rivers are going to get some water from NC and such. 

    We talked to a friend in Jacksonville NC last night and it sounds like a huge disaster there. She said the main road through town had flooded and some local communities may never recover.
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: Don P on September 17, 2018, 06:17:43 PM
We did ok, winds were low and the rain not too bad. The main body blew out around 0400 this morning. Saw the sun for a few minutes today. I just got back from Galax, we've had no real problems that I've heard about. Creeks are at bankfull or a little out. Drove along the river road, the New is out of its banks, it cuts through the continental divide. It flows north to WV Sawmiller from here and then into the Kanawha, Ohio R and the Mississippi.

I'm sure y'all have heard about the Lumber River down in eastern NC, it brought to mind that General Sherman on his march into NC ran into it at flood stage, stopped him for several days. It typically is a 200 cfs river, its running at close to 15,000 cfs now. Dad is probably going to head down to Lumberton with their church group to help in the next few days.

And its pouring again. Michelle just got home from the western end of the county, near Mouth of Wilson where the New first enters from NC and Wilson creek comes in. Her boss lives on one of the low river roads, one of my clients is further up that road, its underwater and the power is out over there. All's good up here though.

Michelle took this 9/17, the New is on the other side of those trees, the road is in the foreground.


(https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10017/newriver.JPG?easyrotate_cache=1537268531)
 
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: WV Sawmiller on September 17, 2018, 08:30:16 PM
   The New River here below the Bluestone dam looked good about noon when I drove over it. It was reasonably full but not out of its banks here. We have been getting steady showers and periods of pretty heavy rain but no real toad stranglers. We even had patches of sun peep through. We will see how long it takes to get here from NC and hopefully it will give enough time to drain ahead of it. 

   We have been getting breezes but no dangerous winds here. I got out a couple times a day and picked up a gallon or so of my small Fall peaches each time that are getting ripe. As a matter of fact I better stop and go peel and cut up a couple dozen more. When they are done falling I will make preserves out of them all at one time.
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: Southside on September 17, 2018, 08:57:57 PM
Today was tornado day over our way.  One touched down south west of us a bit, then I got the watch notification on my cell that rotation was seen in a storm heading straight toward us, sure enough it came right over the farm and had some speed and rotation to it.  Hard to tell the height but my guess was between 1,000 and 3,000 ft the clouds were skipping by at 70-80 MPH while ground wind was under 10.  The north end of that cell stalled about 1/2 mile to the north and just sat there and swirled around back over the farm, she was pretty big which is probably why it looked like a slow swirl, luckily no funnel came down and it sort of dissipated.  

I know at least one other tornado one touched down to the north of us by about 25 miles, sadly that one was in a built up area, it destroyed a building and killed at least one person.  Hard to believe this storm is still having an impact.  
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: samandothers on September 17, 2018, 09:29:05 PM
Our place in  Floyd Va area faired well.  The area has a lot of flooding along the Little River.  Several roads are closed.
Today in Charlotte started clean up of all the debris. Just in time to prepare for yard seeding! 
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: btulloh on September 17, 2018, 09:49:24 PM
Quote from: Southside logger on September 17, 2018, 08:57:57 PMI know at least one other tornado one touched down to the north of us by about 25 miles, sadly that one was in a built up area, it destroyed a building and killed at least one person.  Hard to believe this storm is still having an impact. 


Only about three miles from me.  Most of the rotations passed just east or just to the west of me, so things were pretty good right here.  I think we got 5 or 6 inches of rain in a few hours though. Got standing water like I've rarely seen.  A new creek opened up across my main driveway.  Pretty good shape here compared to a lot of folks.  No complaints.

Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: Roxie on September 18, 2018, 07:28:24 AM
We had a tornado five miles south in Fairhill, Maryland damage a barn yesterday, followed by a whopper of a thunderstorm at 2:30 in the morning. 
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: samandothers on September 18, 2018, 11:17:29 AM
I95 was closed in area from near Fayetteville to SC. I40 from Near Fayetteville to Wilmington.  DOT has open a route in Wilmington for emergency supplies. Hard to believe a town of over 100k people cut off.
 Hope guys out east N.C. are on high ground!
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: kelLOGg on September 18, 2018, 01:53:53 PM
It's pretty much over for me - 7.6" of rain, 40 mph winds, twigs and leaves on the ground - now I am waiting for the ground to dry out so I can put my mill back in the shed. Oh, poor me!. It's easy to lose perspective thinking it is over when so many downstream are suffering from flooding and will be for a long time. Some NC communities have not yet recovered from hurricane Floyd. I am thankful for those donating their time and resources in helping those impacted.
Bob
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: caveman on September 23, 2018, 07:16:26 AM
I have been checking on my SIL every day or so via my daughter.  He is still in NC.  His crew was in Smithfield, then they were moved to another small town.  A few days later they were sent to Wilmington, where they still are.  He and the rest of the men on his crew were required to get hepatitis shots prior to working in Wilmington.  They are doing all of the repair work off of hooks presumably due to the flooding and the difficulty of getting trucks to where they are working.  Since he left 10-12 days ago, he has grown quite an impressive beard.

Our local news has been covering more on the anniversary of Maria and Puerto Rico than Florence and NC.  The amount of flooding in parts NC is going to take quite some time to recover from.  I hope that those of you impacted by Florence are getting things back to normal.
Title: Re: Huricane Florence
Post by: samandothers on September 23, 2018, 07:41:23 AM
Hope he remains safe.  That will be a lot more physical working from hooks.  Neuse River was to crest this weekend.