Ever wondered what a hurricane sounds like? This is Irma in St Maarten
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A Cat 4 hurricane can embed roofing shingles 3" into trees. I know because I've lived through one. (Hurricane Ivan - 2004)
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Odile. Cat4., 6hrs, chest of drawers wedged between bathroom door and tub, glass embedded in everything except cinder block. Thought i was a done from heat and near suffocation.
So sad, I love the French Caribbean and I have so many beautiful memories of St Maarten. It's always been one of my favorite vacation spots
Friends in FL were attempting to leave to stay with friends in Atlanta.
Shortages of gasoline and potable water have nixed that idea. Battening down the hatches and staying put.
This is gonna be a big one.
Shortages of gasoline and potable water have nixed that idea. Battening down the hatches and staying put.
This is gonna be a big one.
The Waffle House Index is a uniquely American hurricane damage assessment tool
The Waffle House Index is a fine example of a low-tech solution to a real-time data analysis problem that’s been around for as long as people have. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has informally employed a green/yellow/red system of situational reporting from Waffle House employees in order to determine the extent to which a local community functions after an emergency.
Apparently, the Waffle House Index is a real thing. One journalist went through a lot of trouble tracking down the truth behind rumors that a US Federal agency relied on a southern purveyor of hash browns and grits in order to assess the situation in a disaster area.
Waffle House is a greasy spoon that dots the entire southern and southeastern parts of the US. The food – while delicious – is best described as hearty and comes in large American portions. Its doors never close.
If a Waffle House reports in to FEMA that it’s open and operating, that’s a green indication, so the community is bouncing back. Yellow means that it’s operating in a limited capacity without a full menu. Finally, red means the restaurant isn’t open — and presumably things are bad.
Former FEMA director Craig Fugate used its existence as an anecdote to the press several times.
Basically the Waffle House Index was his thing, and I don’t think that can be overstated enough. Fugate seemed to be the genesis, driving-force, and overall raison d’etre for its very existence.
A long series of emails were exchanged between various members of FEMA and a journalist, who incidentally was also named Craig. Several members of FEMA pointed out that the Waffle House Index was the director’s thing and they weren’t sure what to say about it.
I don’t know if Craig (the journalist) ever got to speak with Craig (the former FEMA director) but I’d like to think they met over hash browns one hazy morning. Perhaps discussing the various merits of scattering the potatos so they crisp versus keeping them clumped and tender, before parting ways for good.
Somehow, in the face of our recent disasters, it makes sense that restaurant would serve as a lighthouse for FEMA … if for no other reason than the big ass yellow “Waffle House” sign shining above every truck stop from Galveston to Charleston. Its bright glow reminds southerners of home. - TNW
The Waffle House Index is a fine example of a low-tech solution to a real-time data analysis problem that’s been around for as long as people have. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has informally employed a green/yellow/red system of situational reporting from Waffle House employees in order to determine the extent to which a local community functions after an emergency.
Apparently, the Waffle House Index is a real thing. One journalist went through a lot of trouble tracking down the truth behind rumors that a US Federal agency relied on a southern purveyor of hash browns and grits in order to assess the situation in a disaster area.
Waffle House is a greasy spoon that dots the entire southern and southeastern parts of the US. The food – while delicious – is best described as hearty and comes in large American portions. Its doors never close.
If a Waffle House reports in to FEMA that it’s open and operating, that’s a green indication, so the community is bouncing back. Yellow means that it’s operating in a limited capacity without a full menu. Finally, red means the restaurant isn’t open — and presumably things are bad.
Former FEMA director Craig Fugate used its existence as an anecdote to the press several times.
Basically the Waffle House Index was his thing, and I don’t think that can be overstated enough. Fugate seemed to be the genesis, driving-force, and overall raison d’etre for its very existence.
A long series of emails were exchanged between various members of FEMA and a journalist, who incidentally was also named Craig. Several members of FEMA pointed out that the Waffle House Index was the director’s thing and they weren’t sure what to say about it.
I don’t know if Craig (the journalist) ever got to speak with Craig (the former FEMA director) but I’d like to think they met over hash browns one hazy morning. Perhaps discussing the various merits of scattering the potatos so they crisp versus keeping them clumped and tender, before parting ways for good.
Somehow, in the face of our recent disasters, it makes sense that restaurant would serve as a lighthouse for FEMA … if for no other reason than the big ass yellow “Waffle House” sign shining above every truck stop from Galveston to Charleston. Its bright glow reminds southerners of home. - TNW
Meteorologist taking a measurement:
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Florida gun owners encouraged to 'shoot the storm' and fire their guns at Hurricane I
A Florida man who suggested shooting guns at Hurricane Irma out of "stress and boredom" has found that his idea has captured peoples' imaginations - with over 46,000 signing up to join in.
Hurricane Irma is due to hit Florida on Saturday, and the state is currently experiencing the largest ever mass evacuation due to a hurricane in American history.
But Ryon Edwards, 22, came up with a novel way of amusing himself during the storm: firing bullets into it.
He started a Facebook "event", and as of Friday evening 46,000 people say they are interested.
"A combination of stress and boredom made me start the event," he told the BBC.
"The response is a complete and total surprise to me.
"I never envisioned this event becoming some kind of crazy idea larger than myself. It has become something a little out of my control."
Graphics suggesting how to shoot at a hurricane have sprung up online, with the suggestion that if you fire correctly the bullet might not come back and kill you.
Since Mr Edwards came up with his "masterplan", other similar Facebook pages have been created - including one suggesting using flame throwers to scare away the storm.
"It's time we took a stand against this bully!" reads the event description. "This is our home, nobody drives us out of our own territory.
"Join me in this fight as we shoot flames at Hurricane Irma and dissipate her on the spot." - Yahoo
Hurricane Irma is due to hit Florida on Saturday, and the state is currently experiencing the largest ever mass evacuation due to a hurricane in American history.
But Ryon Edwards, 22, came up with a novel way of amusing himself during the storm: firing bullets into it.
He started a Facebook "event", and as of Friday evening 46,000 people say they are interested.
"A combination of stress and boredom made me start the event," he told the BBC.
"The response is a complete and total surprise to me.
"I never envisioned this event becoming some kind of crazy idea larger than myself. It has become something a little out of my control."
Graphics suggesting how to shoot at a hurricane have sprung up online, with the suggestion that if you fire correctly the bullet might not come back and kill you.
Since Mr Edwards came up with his "masterplan", other similar Facebook pages have been created - including one suggesting using flame throwers to scare away the storm.
"It's time we took a stand against this bully!" reads the event description. "This is our home, nobody drives us out of our own territory.
"Join me in this fight as we shoot flames at Hurricane Irma and dissipate her on the spot." - Yahoo
