truth on hold Posted August 25, 2011 Posted August 25, 2011 I live in downtown NYC, top floor of 5 story building w/ roof deck. I have storage items in the basement. What should I do in preparation to ... a) roofdeck b) basement c) 5th floor My first time being involved in a hurricane of any kind so I appreciate any help. Thanks
Captain Hindsight Posted August 25, 2011 Posted August 25, 2011 I'd start with a case of beer but im an optimist. I'll know what to do right after the storm
Nervous Guy Posted August 25, 2011 Posted August 25, 2011 I live in downtown NYC, top floor of 5 story building w/ roof deck. I have storage items in the basement. What should I do in preparation to ... a) roofdeck b) basement c) 5th floor My first time being involved in a hurricane of any kind so I appreciate any help. Thanks get your **** off the deck, get your **** out of the basement. Which direction do your windows face? The wind will be coming from the south/east...
bills44 Posted August 25, 2011 Posted August 25, 2011 just lay out on the roofdeck. You should be fine.
RayFinkle Posted August 25, 2011 Posted August 25, 2011 Get some pallets and get your **** off the ground in the basement. Anything of real value i would haul up into your apartment. Other than that, not much you can do. Buy a case of water, a couple of cases of beer, and hold onto your ass.
KD in CA Posted August 25, 2011 Posted August 25, 2011 just lay out on the roofdeck. You should be fine. That's what I was thinking. Roof access? Get up there and enjoy the storm!!
truth on hold Posted August 25, 2011 Author Posted August 25, 2011 get your **** off the deck, get your **** out of the basement. Which direction do your windows face? The wind will be coming from the south/east... mostly south w/ some eastern ones in an alley. also some skylights
Captain Hindsight Posted August 25, 2011 Posted August 25, 2011 mostly south w/ some eastern ones in an alley. also some skylights Stay in a room with as few windows as possible, although i doubt any will break o and use cans instead of bottles... safety first
Nervous Guy Posted August 25, 2011 Posted August 25, 2011 mostly south w/ some eastern ones in an alley. also some skylights hmmm...don't open your windows. Hey, I'm in the same boat, I'm in SE Connecticut...we'll be getting 75-95 mph winds, and my house is surrounded by giant oaks...I'm !@#$ed.
truth on hold Posted August 25, 2011 Author Posted August 25, 2011 hmmm...don't open your windows. Hey, I'm in the same boat, I'm in SE Connecticut...we'll be getting 75-95 mph winds, and my house is surrounded by giant oaks...I'm !@#$ed. Best of luck. Your SN describes me perfectly!
Simon Posted August 25, 2011 Posted August 25, 2011 hmmm...don't open your windows. Hey, I'm in the same boat, I'm in SE Connecticut...we'll be getting 75-95 mph winds, and my house is surrounded by giant oaks...I'm !@#$ed. If you don't have DirectTV yet, this might clear the way That's what I was thinking. Roof access? Get up there and enjoy the storm!! Yep. But take extra ice; saltwater is hell on a cooler!
kegtapr Posted August 25, 2011 Posted August 25, 2011 get your **** off the deck, get your **** out of the basement. Which direction do your windows face? The wind will be coming from the south/east... The wind will actually come from multiple directions throughout the course of the storm. Could easily be the north/west if the eye shifts a 100 miles. Don't bank on what you think the storm will do, prepare all sides.
truth on hold Posted August 25, 2011 Author Posted August 25, 2011 City buildings will cause the wind to swirl and change direction too
plenzmd1 Posted August 25, 2011 Posted August 25, 2011 If you don't have DirectTV yet, this might clear the way Now, that is pretty friggen funny!!! Nervous Guys..those okas can stand a lot of wind depending on the soil condition. I have a ton of 50-85 ft oaks in my yard, we got a direct hit from Isabelle back in the day, they were all good.The willows OTOH were cooked..roots to close to the surface and lost two of those. For Joe, i too am of the opinion get your ass on the roof and watch this thing. I was grilling during Isabelle under my deck, just awesome
Nervous Guy Posted August 25, 2011 Posted August 25, 2011 Nervous Guys..those okas can stand a lot of wind depending on the soil condition. I have a ton of 50-85 ft oaks in my yard, we got a direct hit from Isabelle back in the day, they were all good.The willows OTOH were cooked..roots to close to the surface and lost two of those. Well, that's reassuring, these are some big assed oaks and probably have been around through many a hurricane over the years!! Just all this hurricane talk makes me a little...well you know.
boyst Posted August 25, 2011 Posted August 25, 2011 If all else fails, FEMA will come in and rescue you...don't fret too much.
outsidethebox Posted August 25, 2011 Posted August 25, 2011 just lay out on the roofdeck. You should be fine. Just make sure you have your umbrella handy. Worse comes to worse you could float away like Mary Poppins.
stevestojan Posted August 25, 2011 Posted August 25, 2011 I'm in Virginia Beach. All of the tracking models show I will get crushed. I live on the 11th floor of my apartment. Heres what I have going: 4 flashlights and some batteries. 3 cases of beer. Power should go out here Saturday night. So Saturday I will fill my washing machine with ice and this beer. Keeps it cold, and when power returns, spin cycle gets rid of the water. 12 bottles of red wine. 12 gallons of water. Saturday I will fill one of my bathtubs with water. This is to put in the back of the toilet to flush it. A case of canned food with the pry off tops. Baby wipes. My car full of gas solely to use to charge electronic devices (iphone for music, ipad for movies) Cash. Chinese restaurants open before the tropical storm winds even go away, they use propane. Cash always spends.
Just Jack Posted August 25, 2011 Posted August 25, 2011 Go to the local hardware store. Get the biggest screw hook they have. Then pick up about 10 feet of chain. Then go to your local outdoor supply store and get two carabiners, not those cheap $1 keychain style, real mountain climbing ones. Go back home to your roof deck, attach the screw hook to a roof beam, use one carabiner to attach one end of the chain to that. Then wrap the other end of the chain around your waist, getting it as tight as you can, and use the other carabiner like a belt buckle on the chain. Write a note with your name and next of kin and pin it to your clothes, and don't forget the beer and lawn chair. Sit back and wait for the show! 12 bottles of red wine. Mead will be down shortly to help you survive.
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