Some Things To Know about Hurricanes-Californians: Pay Attention

[protectionist]

California will exprience its first real landfall hurricane since 1939 (possibly downgraded to tropical storm status) this coming Monday morning. Being inexperienced with hurricanes , Californians could benefit from the advices of Floridians who have seen a few in our time. Here are some tips:

• If streets are flooded, and you still have electric power, and water levels rise the height of your indoor electric outlets, before this happens, turn off all power to your whole house.
• Most deaths from hurricanes occur from people electrocuted in their own homes, from water levels getting into electric outlets.
• Before the storm hits, get lots of water stored (bottles). Electric power could be out for a week or more. While humans can live for weeks without food, they cannot live for more than 3 DAYS without water. If store shelves are empty of bottled water, try collecting rainwater during the storm. A 55 gallon barrel can fill up during a hurricane or tropical storm in a few minutes.
• Storms could last anywhere from 3 hours to about 4 days (if the eye settles and stays in one place)
• Hurricanes in California are likely to be far more dangerous than in Florida. This is because of California's hilly topography. Hillsides denuded from summer fires, do not have the vegetation that can soak up the rain, and land without vegetation can soil erode quickly, causing flash flooding, mudslides, rockslides, and washed out roads. Sinkholes can also appear quickly. Stay off the roads.
• Although it is predicted that the 130 MPH hurricane force winds blowing just before reaching southern cal will diminish to about 70 MPH (weak category 1 hurricane), theses predictions don't always hold up. If the track of the storm moves slightly west, and the eye is over the Pacific, the storm could remain at over 110 MPH.
• If the storm is at 100 MPH or more, it is essential to remove, all things that the winds coukd easily pick up and toss around patio furniture, bicycles, trash cans, etc. If this flying debris hits and breaks your windows unprotected by protective film, and the hurricane force winds get inside your house, they will tear apart the inside of your house in one minute. Cover windows any way you can.
• Be up to date on frst aid supplies. You may not be able to get to a medical facility, and paramedics may -not be able to reach you.
• Sandbags can help to keep water from getting inside your house.
• Battery, crank and solar powered radios can help keep you in communication.
• small camping wood stoves can give you cooking capability'
• without power and ability to drive, you will be instantly tossed into the the 19th century.

 

[EvilCat Breath]

I looked up local weather. Chance of rain Sunday and Monday.

But it's been the same report for weeks.

 

[protectionist]

I looked up local weather. Chance of rain Sunday and Monday.

But it's been the same report for weeks.

Hurricane or tropical storm monday.

 

[scruffy]

Cool. Dont have to water the plants.

 

[EvilCat Breath]

I'm looking forward. We have such boring weather.

 

[Doc7505]

Californians have had a wet year but Newsom claims there is still a water shortage.
Wait till all those homes built on hillsides start sliding down hill.

 

[protectionist]

I'm looking forward. We have such boring weather.

That's true. Other than the 12 years I lived in California, I never experienced a monotonous climate, but California sure had it, For 5 months, not a cloud in the sky. Every day exactly the same. Only differnece was how much smoke we got from nearby wildfires.

 

[protectionist]

Californians have had a wet year but Newsom claims there is still a water shortage.
Wait till all those homes built on hillsides start sliding down hill.

I think it's gonna be carnage. Gonna be in the class with Andrew, Ian, Harvey, and Katrina.

 

[LAUGHatLEFTISTS]

I think it's gonna be carnage. Gonna be in the class with Andrew, Ian, Harvey, and Katrina.

Mother Nature knows San Francisco needs a good power washing.

 

[JOSweetHeart]

Forgive me if this is a dumb question, but why are electrical outlets so close to the floor anyways instead of being higher up on the walls?

God bless you always!!!

Holly

 

[Hellokitty]

California will exprience its first real landfall hurricane since 1939 (possibly downgraded to tropical storm status) this coming Monday morning. Being inexperienced with hurricanes , Californians could benefit from the advices of Floridians who have seen a few in our time. Here are some tips:

• If streets are flooded, and you still have electric power, and water levels rise the height of your indoor electric outlets, before this happens, turn off all power to your whole house.
• Most deaths from hurricanes occur from people electrocuted in their own homes, from water levels getting into electric outlets.
• Before the storm hits, get lots of water stored (bottles). Electric power could be out for a week or more. While humans can live for weeks without food, they cannot live for more than 3 DAYS without water. If store shelves are empty of bottled water, try collecting rainwater during the storm. A 55 gallon barrel can fill up during a hurricane or tropical storm in a few minutes.
• Storms could last anywhere from 3 hours to about 4 days (if the eye settles and stays in one place)
• Hurricanes in California are likely to be far more dangerous than in Florida. This is because of California's hilly topography. Hillsides denuded from summer fires, do not have the vegetation that can soak up the rain, and land without vegetation can soil erode quickly, causing flash flooding, mudslides, rockslides, and washed out roads. Sinkholes can also appear quickly. Stay off the roads.
• Although it is predicted that the 130 MPH hurricane force winds blowing just before reaching southern cal will diminish to about 70 MPH (weak category 1 hurricane), theses predictions don't always hold up. If the track of the storm moves slightly west, and the eye is over the Pacific, the storm could remain at over 110 MPH.
• If the storm is at 100 MPH or more, it is essential to remove, all things that the winds coukd easily pick up and toss around patio furniture, bicycles, trash cans, etc. If this flying debris hits and breaks your windows unprotected by protective film, and the hurricane force winds get inside your house, they will tear apart the inside of your house in one minute. Cover windows any way you can.
• Be up to date on frst aid supplies. You may not be able to get to a medical facility, and paramedics may -not be able to reach you.
• Sandbags can help to keep water from getting inside your house.
• Battery, crank and solar powered radios can help keep you in communication.
• small camping wood stoves can give you cooking capability'
• without power and ability to drive, you will be instantly tossed into the the 19th century.

Great tips, a few I learned about from the Florida hurricane last fall that I would add are fill up bath tubs with water for flushing toilets, freeze bottled water and use it in refrigerator when power goes out, park 1 car parallel in front of garage and another car inside garage backed up to the garage door.

 

[strollingbones]

Forgive me if this is a dumb question, but why are electrical outlets so close to the floor anyways instead of being higher up on the walls?

God bless you always!!!

Holly

The NEC (National Electrical Code) and ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) guidelines dictate outlets' required height. Outlets must be installed between 15 and 48 inches above the finished floor, with the center of the outlet being no more than 12 inches from either side of the room.Nov 27, 202

Outlet Height From Floor - A Detailed Guide

Key Takeaways You should install outlets at least 12 inches above the floor. Try to install outlets on the inside wall. This will help protect them from potential damage. Ensure that any cords are not

thewiredshopper.com

the claim is it prevents tripping hazards...

 

[strollingbones]

thanks protectionist i am 70 and did not know the turn off electric if water is rising..

 

[EMH]

In 1938, a Cat 5 got far enough north to hit Martha's Vineyard with 180 MPH gusts.

No Cat 5 has gotten that far north since.

 

[JOSweetHeart]

The NEC (National Electrical Code) and ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) guidelines dictate outlets' required height. Outlets must be installed between 15 and 48 inches above the finished floor, with the center of the outlet being no more than 12 inches from either side of the room.Nov 27, 202

Outlet Height From Floor - A Detailed Guide

Key Takeaways You should install outlets at least 12 inches above the floor. Try to install outlets on the inside wall. This will help protect them from potential damage. Ensure that any cords are not

thewiredshopper.com

the claim is it prevents tripping hazards...

So instead of as high as four feet up the wall, the "Einsteins" decide to settle on two feet away from the floor. In other words, thank you for letting me know how far their brain trains do not travel.

God bless you always!!!

Holly

 

[Weatherman2020]

California will exprience its first real landfall hurricane since 1939 (possibly downgraded to tropical storm status) this coming Monday morning. Being inexperienced with hurricanes , Californians could benefit from the advices of Floridians who have seen a few in our time. Here are some tips:

• If streets are flooded, and you still have electric power, and water levels rise the height of your indoor electric outlets, before this happens, turn off all power to your whole house.
• Most deaths from hurricanes occur from people electrocuted in their own homes, from water levels getting into electric outlets.
• Before the storm hits, get lots of water stored (bottles). Electric power could be out for a week or more. While humans can live for weeks without food, they cannot live for more than 3 DAYS without water. If store shelves are empty of bottled water, try collecting rainwater during the storm. A 55 gallon barrel can fill up during a hurricane or tropical storm in a few minutes.
• Storms could last anywhere from 3 hours to about 4 days (if the eye settles and stays in one place)
• Hurricanes in California are likely to be far more dangerous than in Florida. This is because of California's hilly topography. Hillsides denuded from summer fires, do not have the vegetation that can soak up the rain, and land without vegetation can soil erode quickly, causing flash flooding, mudslides, rockslides, and washed out roads. Sinkholes can also appear quickly. Stay off the roads.
• Although it is predicted that the 130 MPH hurricane force winds blowing just before reaching southern cal will diminish to about 70 MPH (weak category 1 hurricane), theses predictions don't always hold up. If the track of the storm moves slightly west, and the eye is over the Pacific, the storm could remain at over 110 MPH.
• If the storm is at 100 MPH or more, it is essential to remove, all things that the winds coukd easily pick up and toss around patio furniture, bicycles, trash cans, etc. If this flying debris hits and breaks your windows unprotected by protective film, and the hurricane force winds get inside your house, they will tear apart the inside of your house in one minute. Cover windows any way you can.
• Be up to date on frst aid supplies. You may not be able to get to a medical facility, and paramedics may -not be able to reach you.
• Sandbags can help to keep water from getting inside your house.
• Battery, crank and solar powered radios can help keep you in communication.
• small camping wood stoves can give you cooking capability'
• without power and ability to drive, you will be instantly tossed into the the 19th century.

They’ll crash in cars, try to cross flooded bridges, etc etc and then blame Trump and their mythical manmade global warming.

 

[EvilCat Breath]

I think it's gonna be carnage. Gonna be in the class with Andrew, Ian, Harvey, and Katrina.

Not even close. We'll be lucky if oil gets washed off the freeways.

 

[RoshawnMarkwees]

For California democrats, in the event of hurricane flooding…

Make sure you keep the electric power in your house turned ON. Turning it off could result in a lost connection to MSNBC.
Don’t worry about collecting or hoarding water as there will be plenty in your home and in the streets.
Looting is encouraged. Get what you can, when you can!

 

[d0gbreath]

Forgive me if this is a dumb question, but why are electrical outlets so close to the floor anyways instead of being higher up on the walls?

God bless you always!!!

Holly

Some people find hanging cords to be unattractive.

 

[Doc7505]

I think it's gonna be carnage. Gonna be in the class with Andrew, Ian, Harvey, and Katrina.

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And now Maui the island that Biden wants to avoid.