I'm getting nervous!?

Question

Becouse of Hurrican Dean. One of my friends died in Hurrican Katrina she had just moved to New Orleans, and she drowned in the flood. I live in Livingston,Texas, it's about a couple of hours from Houston. Are me and my family in any danger? Im realy scared, one hurricane already took a great friend from me, & i dont want to loose anymore & i dont want to die!!! I know i sound like a nutcase right now but im scared!!! Do we need to evacute?

Answer 1

The weather service can't predict the path of a hurricane more than a few days ahead so they don't know yet if Dean will hit Texas or stay south and hit just Mexico. You and your family should have a plan in case Dean does swerve toward your area. Believe me, you'll feel less nervous if you do. Be aware and stay tuned but don't get scared yet - it's way to early to tell.

Answer 2

That is up to you and your family. If you get a mandatory evacuation, chances are there will be plenty of traffic. If you leave early enough, it'll probably be easier. Just keep watching the Wheather Channel/News, they'll keep you informed. With Hurricane Katrina, we got a call saying that we had to evacuate as soon as possible about the day before. So, either way, you will know if you should or not.

It's only common sense that you would be nervous. Many people are. Even me, and I live in Louisiana. If you're prepared, then don't worry! Taking the proper precautions and having an evacuation plan is a very good idea. If you have both of these, you'll be just fine.

Answer 3

I looked up on the map where you live. If you received heavy rain from Erin, I would recommend forming an evacuation plan. possibly to Dallas. Dean looks to travel on a similar path and the ground is super-saturated which makes for the potential of flash flooding.

I've evacuated for a hurricane before and you're right, it is scary. But you need to calm down, think, and have a plan. Unlike a tornado, we kinda know where Dean is going and we have days to make plans. And that's good, right?

Almost all of the computer models suggest a Texas strike.

http://www.wunderground.com/tropical/tracking/at200704_model.html

This can change in the next few days, but Dallas is far north enough and inland enough that regardless of where Dean goes, you should be safe. So start looking at hotel reservations today, if you feel the need to evacuate. Hotels fill up quickly.

This is very important. So read carefully!

If you evacuate you need TWO hurricane plans. One for the evacuation, and one for after the storm.

If you're going to evacuate, you'll be driving with a few thousands of you're closest Texans at roughly 20 mph.
Check your car thoroughly!
Get an oil change.
Check the radiator fluid
Buy a spare gas can and have it full when you leave.
Gas up 24 hours before you plan to leave. Lines will form as the storm approaches.
Make sure your cell phone is fully charged.
A battery-operated fan could be handy. Use the AC conservatively to save gas.
If you do not know how to change a tire, practice now.
MAKE SURE YOU TELL FRIENDS AND RELATIVES WHERE YOU ARE EVACUATING TO!
Also be aware that you may need to stay away for 2 days. It's not always possible to immediately return to a storm-damaged area.
Have cash on hand. Atm's may not work when you return.
Have proper ID and proof of address on all evacuees. The police and/or National Guard WILL check to see if you live where you say you live.
Rain-X applied to all windows will help you drive in squally conditions.
Make sure to take any valuable photos and important documents with you, such as mortgage or lease papers.

As you can see, it takes a lot just to evacuate, now for the return home.

The amount of damage depends on how close the hurricane comes to your area as well as if you live near a river or lake. Remember, the ground is already super-saturated from Erin.

You probably will not have electricity and/or drinking water for 24 hours. So you need to prepare. The best way I tell people to do this is to imagine they're going camping.

You will need:

3 gallons of drinking water per person per day.
Food that can be eaten without cooking, such as fruit, energy bars, canned tuna, etc.
Flashlights. Do not burn candles!!!
Batteries for the flashlights.
Glowsticks.
An FM Radio
Batteries for the radio
Babywipes and deodorant.
Battery-oprated fans.
Cash. ATM's may not be working.
First aid kit.

As you can see, both lists are long. This is why it's important to have a hurricane kit in June.

Decide within the next 24 hours if you are going to evacuate.
Choose a destination and book a hotel room, possibly for 2 nights.
Let friends and family know where you are going.
Leave as early as possible.
Ride out the storm.
Return when authorities say it's safe.
Assess damage, if any.
Get back to normal as soon as possible.

It's OK to be scared, but don't panic. A good plan can help you weather the storm.

Answer 4

No you do not need to evacuate. There is not enough resources for everyone to get up and run. Only people that live less than 50 miles of the coast or that live in areas in the hurricanes path that live below an elevation of 50 feet. In fact hurricane Rita caused gust of up to 130 miles an hour at the Lake Livinston dam and caused substantial damage to the dam. But I do not think the folks in Livingston took to much damage.

I live much closer than you do, I live in Sugar Land, Texas (about 40 miles from the coast) and I am not evacuating. I have already bought some extra food and stock piled about 50 gallons of gas. I think getting caught up in the evacuation of many depserate people is much more risky than staying put. Unless you live in a trailer.

Answer 5

First ofall I'd like to say I am sorry for that friend you lost in Hurricane katrina. Now as for Hurricane Dean of course it is normal to be scared but you should have a plan to get ready and leave when something bad happens. If a relative or friend lives away from the coast in Texas then it is a good idea to go up there and stay with them, if you are that scared. Good luck. :)

Answer 6

I am worried, too, but we really won't know what that hurricane will do until Sunday night. So, don't panic. Hurricane Rita was heading straight for Galveston and Houston, then at the last minute, she decided to turn and plowed into East Texas instead. Right now all of us who live along the coast should have a plan ready to spring into action.

Answer 7

Hurricane Dean is going to be no where near where you are, the storm that you should have been afraid of was Tropical Storm Erin, it dumped over 10 inches of rain when it cama ashore a few days ago.

Answer 8

I believe you do not need to worry. All track models project Hurricane Dean to continue on westward and make landfall maybe along the far south Texas coast, but more likely, the northeast coast of Mexico, well away from you. Sorry to hear about your friend.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

Well, you are in danger, cause there is a hurricane coming your way. Which will make it cooler for Tennessee. But I don't think you should evacuate........ Just check your local news, they should tell you to evacuate or not. Oh, and I'm sorry about your friend. I heard a lot of stories about Katrina.