Laura evacuation.

A curiosity question. It's an annual thing these hurricanes. Knock my house down or flood it once, ok, I'll rebuild it. Do it on an annual basis and why would anyone want to live there knowing you're going to get your butt kicked over and over.

During the last hurricanes motels were booked up in our part of southern Tennessee...and likely elsewhere. A lot of people along the coast and everyone headed north needs to make reservations at RV Parks or motels, anywhere near an Interstate and possibly many miles either side of the Interstates ormajor roads.

Most counties in the impacted areas ordered mandatory evacuations starting yesterday morning. Last night on the news they said if you hadn't left already, it's probably too late. Safe travels to those on the road.

RobWNY wrote:
I can't believe you're even asking this question. Get out while you can.

I live 250 miles north of expected landfall region. I'm just asking to make some aware. I saw last night that lots of hotels north of Lufkin were allready full. There are quite a few RV parks up my way with spots today.

Time to activate the Cajun navy since some people just can't get out and others won't get out.

magnusfide wrote:
Bottom line: if any category hurricane is predicted to impact your area, bug out, get out, evacuate, vamoose. Storm surge is a killer. The disasters of Harvey should still be fresh in the memories of Texans.

The storm surge for Laura is expected to be at 20 feet in some areas. That's 14-15 feet above the average person's head.


Did I mention that everyone should get out?

That's also above the peak of my roof, a normal ranch style home. :E

Bottom line: if any category hurricane is predicted to impact your area, bug out, get out, evacuate, vamoose. Storm surge is a killer. The disasters of Harvey should still be fresh in the memories of Texans.

The storm surge for Laura is expected to be at 20 feet in some areas. That's 14-15 feet above the average person's head.

Did I mention that everyone should get out?

I can't believe you're even asking this question. Get out while you can.

A better question would be is anyone NOT leaving the gulf coast? Cat 4's are deadly serious storms.

Why wait?