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08-28-2005, 03:16 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
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I live in South Florida and one of the reasons I bought the H2 is that flooding has gotten worse every year and so have the intensity and frequency of Hurricanes. Katrina just did us a lot of damage and inconveniece, thank God my family and friends are all well. However, I could not have made it home Thursday night without my H2. I own several commercial properties and one is a Gas Station. We pretty much stay open for anything unless the power goes out and it did this time (actually still don't have power at this location). So I closed it up, and had to drive the employees home, bc the roads were already flooded and their cars would not make it through. I just bought the h2 a lil' over a month ago and it is the only vehicle I felt safe in. We left right in the middle of the eye of the Hurricane and my main concern was high wind gusts, the night was completely black with no lights working, streets were pretty empty with cars already abandoned and stranded in water and trees were down and blocking roads everywhere. With the H2 I made it through the flooded streets, over much debris and delivered 2 employees to their homes and families and made it back to mine as well. I don't recommend driving in a hurricane, it is dangerous and stupid. In this case, we didn't have a choice, it was not safe to stay in the location we were and the H2 was the only way out. I am so happy to have this new vehicle. Please pray for those in the Fl panhandle and gulf coast states, Hurricane Katrina is one nasty storm cause she moves so slow and is getting stronger and stronger. We underestimated her down here in South Florida. There are still over half-million people with out electricity tonight. I just got my internet back on now.
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08-28-2005, 02:47 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: HIHUMMER =\'s Mrs. Churchie :D
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Glad to hear everyone is OK!! having a HUMMER and using it in these situations should shut up those who doubt the need and or capabilities of the H2.  |
08-28-2005, 07:40 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Houston, Texas
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by drmiles:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Bradley:
Lucky you, Katrina hit you when it was weak. I live across Lake Pont. from new orleans and we're gonna ride out the storm. wish us luck. i have a feeling we'll need it. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Bradley
LEAVE NOW, you can come back later and see the damage. I was in Miami During Andrew, North Miami. I went down to Homestead afterwards. Looked like I giant bulldozer had leveled a 1 mile wide path across Fla. I mean LEVELED, FLAT, GONE!!!
DON'T CHANCE IT LEAVE NOW. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> |
08-28-2005, 08:03 PM
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Jerry, if I remember correctly, Bradley is a teenager.
He apparently lives on the North Shore, Mandeville/Covington area. Storm surge isn't as big an issue where he is.
Bradley, you guys hunker down in the morning because the winds will be going pretty good where you are.
Yetti, NO has a pumping system but it doesn't keep up even in strong thunderstorms. A couple inches of rain can tax the pumping system. It is not designed anywhere near to handle a direct hit from a hurricane and especially not one of this size and magnitude. I wouldn't be surprised to see 20ft of water standing in the French Quarter and deeper in other parts.
You'll see some floating caskets and the worse thing is that sewage and debris will mix with the water and the city will be inhabitable for months. Can you say disease infested?
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08-28-2005, 06:47 PM
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Hummer Expert
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Join Date: Mar 2004
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Bradley:
Lucky you, Katrina hit you when it was weak. I live across Lake Pont. from new orleans and we're gonna ride out the storm. wish us luck. i have a feeling we'll need it. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
LEAVE NOW, you can come back later and see the damage. I was in Miami During Andrew, North Miami. I went down to Homestead afterwards. Looked like I giant bulldozer had leveled a 1 mile wide path across Fla. I mean LEVELED, FLAT, GONE!!!
DON'T CHANCE IT LEAVE NOW.
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08-28-2005, 03:16 AM
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Hummer Veteran
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: South Florida
Posts: 113
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I live in South Florida and one of the reasons I bought the H2 is that flooding has gotten worse every year and so have the intensity and frequency of Hurricanes. Katrina just did us a lot of damage and inconveniece, thank God my family and friends are all well. However, I could not have made it home Thursday night without my H2. I own several commercial properties and one is a Gas Station. We pretty much stay open for anything unless the power goes out and it did this time (actually still don't have power at this location). So I closed it up, and had to drive the employees home, bc the roads were already flooded and their cars would not make it through. I just bought the h2 a lil' over a month ago and it is the only vehicle I felt safe in. We left right in the middle of the eye of the Hurricane and my main concern was high wind gusts, the night was completely black with no lights working, streets were pretty empty with cars already abandoned and stranded in water and trees were down and blocking roads everywhere. With the H2 I made it through the flooded streets, over much debris and delivered 2 employees to their homes and families and made it back to mine as well. I don't recommend driving in a hurricane, it is dangerous and stupid. In this case, we didn't have a choice, it was not safe to stay in the location we were and the H2 was the only way out. I am so happy to have this new vehicle. Please pray for those in the Fl panhandle and gulf coast states, Hurricane Katrina is one nasty storm cause she moves so slow and is getting stronger and stronger. We underestimated her down here in South Florida. There are still over half-million people with out electricity tonight. I just got my internet back on now.
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08-29-2005, 01:24 AM
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Actually if I remember right allot of New Orleans is below sea level and they do have huge pumps.
TAZ
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Yetti:
I sure hope you guys in path take every precausion to stay safe.
now correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't New Orleans below sea level? I thought they have some huge pump system that is supposed to kick in case of a huge flood, but do you think it can take a storm this big? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
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08-28-2005, 03:50 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: In the basement of the Alamo
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You're really staying??!? Wow!
Shower like you never have and have plenty of hot food today. Please keep us updated and take care.
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08-28-2005, 07:48 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: New Orleans, LA
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Well im 30 miles north of NO, and am I live in a recently-built, raised 3 story house. I am ~20 feet above sea level on my first floor, but NO is supposed to be 20-30 feet underwater tomorrow. I'm shutting down my comp now cuz the rain is starting to come, and I'll post how we fared when I can.
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08-28-2005, 03:08 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: New Orleans, LA
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Lucky you, Katrina hit you when it was weak. I live across Lake Pont. from new orleans and we're gonna ride out the storm. wish us luck. i have a feeling we'll need it.
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08-28-2005, 09:17 PM
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Hummer Expert
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Grass Lake,Mi
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Can you say disease infested? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
at least the rats and snakes will have something to do....like eat each other!
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08-28-2005, 08:47 PM
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Hummer Veteran
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: South Florida
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Bradley, seriously, get out with your family. This is an angry storm and I have been through plenty. Just look at it like a vacation for a couple of days and come clean-up after the power comes back on.
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08-28-2005, 07:41 PM
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Hummer Expert
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Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Houston, Texas
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by drmiles:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by drmiles:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Bradley:
Lucky you, Katrina hit you when it was weak. I live across Lake Pont. from new orleans and we're gonna ride out the storm. wish us luck. i have a feeling we'll need it. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Bradley
LEAVE NOW, you can come back later and see the damage. I was in Miami During Andrew, North Miami. I went down to Homestead afterwards. Looked like I giant bulldozer had leveled a 5 mile wide path across Fla. I mean LEVELED, FLAT, GONE, NOTHING LEFT BUT DEBRI!!!
DON'T CHANCE IT LEAVE NOW. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> </div></BLOCKQUOTE> |
08-28-2005, 06:31 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Grass Lake,Mi
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I sure hope you guys in path take every precausion to stay safe.
now correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't New Orleans below sea level? I thought they have some huge pump system that is supposed to kick in case of a huge flood, but do you think it can take a storm this big?
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08-28-2005, 03:52 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: SC
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I am glad you are ok! With my '03 I had been through hurricanes and one tornado. It is nice to just go where ever you want without worries. My wife won't have any other vehicle because of our experiences. We currently own 2 '05 H2's. Mine is for fun, my wife swears that hers is for family survival.
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08-28-2005, 04:10 PM
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Hummer Guru
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: The Green Mountains
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Bradley:
Lucky you, Katrina hit you when it was weak. I live across Lake Pont. from new orleans and we're gonna ride out the storm. wish us luck. i have a feeling we'll need it. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Take pictures now before everything is ruined. I think I would be headed north.
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