my daughter is on vacation with her father in youngsville and is suppose to fly home to va on sunday at 11am from the new orleans airport. is it going to be open if new orleans is evacuated?
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Bob Dylan - Hurricane ( with lyrics )
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Just when you think you are caught up on your acronyms along comes a whole new set of them that one at least needs to have some working knowledge in the summer hurricane months. So what is this GDFL and why should I care? GFDL stands for Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory. Oh, so now I know! Know what? I know that it’s not being good to Galveston, nor Hosuton right now.
GFDL’s mission is to be a world leader in the production of timely and reliable knowledge and assessments on natural climate variability and anthropogenic changes and in the development of the required earth system models. Can you say hurricane tracking? :-)
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GFDL works cooperatively in NOAA to advance its expert assessments of changes in national and global climate through research, improved models, and products. And NOAA stands for? I’m glad you asked- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Now, let’s get on for teh purpose of this commentary. When a hurricane comes into existence, several such entities like GFDL issue their thoughts and predictions as to where the hurricane will go.
When you put them all together they look like a spaghetti model and are so labelled.
Well, this afternoon GFDL broke ranks with UKMET, GFS, HWRF, and NGDFL and in the not so good of “breaking ranks”. The GFDL model has made a significant northward shift, bringing a category 4 hurricane to Galveston Island. Since I live in Hosuton, Texas that’s not good, not good at all. Right now the other models have Ike coming in 110 miles to the Southwest of Houston- around Port Lavaca.
But, with three days to go who knows? Not moi! :-(
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Was this a public works project awarded to the lowest bidder? Was the Army Corp of Engineers the sole designer and builder? Has any responsibility been assigned for this man-made disaster?
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Heart wrenching images of Hurricane Katrina’s four-legged victims are too much for most of us to bear. Fortunately the majority of people around the country have their loving companions next to them while they are watching the devastating news of dogs left to fend for themselves and people making the choice of their pet or their own rescue. A disaster such as Hurricane Katrina is not a common occurrence, but it does bring up important questions about what you would do with your dog if an emergency did arise in your household and you were unable to return to your home. Some important facts to keep in mind:
• Is your dog microchipped? The majority of shelters have a scanning device that can read the microchip that is placed under your dog’s skin. The microchip carries important identifying information for your dog and can be provided at many shelters and vet’s offices for a nominal fee in a matter of seconds.
• Make sure your dog has a collar with updated identification tags. This is a simple way for people to contact you if your dog has been found.
• Find out where lost dogs are taken in your neighborhood. Some cities have a central location where dogs are placed for the first 24-48 hours before being relocated to area shelters. Save yourself time by doing a little research now!
• Have a sign in your window so emergency personnel know that there is a pet inside your home that needs to be rescued.
• Have a designated person(s) to check in on your pet in case of an emergency. Give them a list of reputable boarding facilities just in case they are not able to take your dog into their own home.
• Where are your local emergency vet clinics? You do not want to be scrambling for this information when your dog needs immediate care.
• Is your dog up to date on vaccinations? If your dog is placed in a shelter, boarding facility, or lost on the street you want to make sure that he is protected against diseases that he would not otherwise be exposed to in your home.
• Where can you go with your dog if you must leave your home unexpectedly? Keep a list of dog-friendly hotels so you know where you can go if you are unable to stay in your home.
• Bring familiar objects for your dog. If possible, grab a favorite toy or dog bed with familiar scents that can reduce anxiety in a stressful situation.
• Never underestimate the power of the internet! Email yourself or a friend a picture of your dog so you have a picture available to post in case of separation. You can send the picture to local shelters and websites such as Craigslist.com or Petfinder.com.
A little advanced planning on your part could be the difference between a happy reunion or heartache for you and your dog. While we all pray that we will never need to use this information, having it on hand as a quick reference can bring some peace of mind in an emergency situation.
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After an extremely busy Hurricane Season 2005, and all the devastation that resulted, protecting your home from hurricanes has never been more paramount. Over the years, hurricane shutters have advanced tremendously in their design and practicality. The cost for shutters has remained fairly consistent despite the rising cost of aluminum in the world markets. After Katrina, Wilma, and Rita roared through the Gulf region, the demand for hurricane protection products has skyrocketed. There are basically five different forms of hurricane protection products: Storm Panels, Accordion Shutters, Roll-Down Shutters, Hurricane Tint Window Film, and Impact-Resistant Glass.
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If you are evaluating replacement windows for your home or business or in the design stage of a new construction project, impact windows are your perfect solution to provide effortless hurricane protection. They come in a wide-variety of options in fame colors, glazing, and tint. You can customize your windows to compliment your existing architecture. These windows combine heavy-duty aluminum frames with impact resistant glass. A special silicone glazing process keeps the glass from shattering. Although the glass may crack on impact the inner-layer keeps the glass intact preventing debris from entering your home or business. Windows and doors with aluminum frames have Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance, qualifying them for use in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties. This remarkable product also provides protection to your draperies, rugs, and furniture from the sun’s damaging UV rays. Impact resistance glass reduces outside sound and traffic noise enhancing the serenity of your home. The same impact resistant glass and heavy-duty construction that keeps flying objects out of your home during a hurricane, also provides deterrence to thieves and vandals.
Whether your are opt for storm panels, accordions, impact glass, roll-downs or hurricane film, you are sure to make your home a more safe and secure dwelling with hurricane shutters. They will protect your home for years to come and will add value to your home.
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Hurricane Ike heads for the Texas/Mexico border as it intensifies. Preparations are underway as it due to make land fall this weekend.
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No matter where I search, especially for the Lower 9th Ward, I’m always seeing pictures of Katrina’s aftermath; and if there are pictures of how New Orleans look before Katrina, it’s the French Quarters; and don’t want the tourist sites.
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please give me the the latitude and longitude of it, and tell me the name and where it is. and if you can please show it to me online like a radar. the hurricane.
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