Hurricane Katrina
reggikko:
Quote from: J. M. Pescado on 2005 August 27, 23:59:37
You guys don't know how to build homes, obviously. If you're in a hurricane area, what you SHOULD be building is a reinforced airtight biodome. One thick enough that it can withstand hurled cars, stray bullets, cannonballs, etc. with no damage. Honestly, why is it that people don't learn to build appropriately in accordance with the hazards of their environment?
Actually, the homes in the New Orleans area tend to survive just fine. We have many 200+ year old buildings that have made it through numerous hurricanes. The problem is the water. Hurricane Audrey in the late 1950's left behind over 20 ft of water in some parts of the city. People drowned in their attics. As I said in my other post, New Orleans is a very soggy soup bowl. When that much water is dumped on the city, it has nowhere to go. There are massive pumping stations that constantly work to keep the city dry, but if the power is compromised, well, you get the picture. Plus, geography can work against the pumps. They pump water out into Lake Pontchartrain, which in turn, empties into the gulf, which is exactly where the storm surge will come from. Water won't run in both directions. In these cases, nature tends to win.
Despite the occasional threat of a storm, this is still the best place in the world to live. :P
reggikko:
The Bitch has strengthened. Over and out from N.O. Will be back when I can.
cabelle:
Best wishes from here in CA for you all to remain safe and well.
SJActress:
Quote from: J. M. Pescado on 2005 August 27, 23:59:37
You guys don't know how to build homes, obviously. If you're in a hurricane area, what you SHOULD be building is a reinforced airtight biodome. One thick enough that it can withstand hurled cars, stray bullets, cannonballs, etc. with no damage. Honestly, why is it that people don't learn to build appropriately in accordance with the hazards of their environment?
I'm sure the historical society in New Orleans would have no problem with that, JM! ;)
We in Houston are thrilled about the hurricane...our hotels are all booked up with Creoles! :D
Seriously, though, I hope everything goes well for Louisiana...I love Nolas (especially the window at Molly's and the gumbo at Coop's!)
ElviraGoth:
reggikko, I hope you're well out of the way by now. I just saw this thread and turned on the weather channel to see where she finally decided to head - OMG!
I moved to NC just in time for Fran back in '95. The winds reminded me of a typical IA blizzard, so I wasn't too worried. (Our big problem was the threat of a tornado.) And I live 2 hours from the beach, so most hurricanes don't wind up being very strong by the time they get here. Last year, we got the remnants of 7 of the hurricanes that hit FLA and the gulf coast, and the rain, rain, rain was bad enough. But seeing the storm damage on tv gives you a huge respect for Mother Nature.
I can't believe how big that bitch got in the last 24 hours. Hope you are all safe and sound!
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