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Isaac Thread #1 From New Orleans [View all] Katashi_itto Aug 2012 OP

Thanks - good report xxqqqzme Aug 2012 #1

Thanks! Will keep posting :) Katashi_itto Aug 2012 #3

K&R! Thanks for such a terrific report! Others on DU are also from the area. Rhiannon12866 Aug 2012 #2

Appraciate that! Katashi_itto Aug 2012 #4

Aren't they saying that you should get stuff today jsmirman Aug 2012 #5

Yep, trying to get all my ducks in a row today before it goes bad. Katashi_itto Aug 2012 #6

Good to hear jsmirman Aug 2012 #7

Unless there's a problem with your tap water right now... JHB Aug 2012 #8

Good point! dragging out my camping gear and digging out the two water containers I have, will make Katashi_itto Aug 2012 #10

Not just intended water containers - just about anything that will hold water will do in a pinch... JHB Aug 2012 #21

Fill your bathtub, also. enlightenment Aug 2012 #51

Godspeed MIDNITERIDER1438 Aug 2012 #9

still tracking westward Baclava Aug 2012 #11

Tropical Storm Isaac: New warning for Louisiana dipsydoodle Aug 2012 #12

Isaac has confounded all the experts and all the models, staying weak and moving WNW Baclava Aug 2012 #24

This storm... greytdemocrat Aug 2012 #13

So far it's looking weaker - TBF Aug 2012 #16

Your storm situation very different. Katrina was only Cat 3. Isaac will be Cat 2, hit NOLA directly Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2012 #20

Probably not... greytdemocrat Aug 2012 #25

We wish. We don't make lazy bets on it going easy. Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2012 #27

Well, I am taking this seriously: dixiegrrrrl Aug 2012 #28

It's slow moving, and could do a lot of flooding damage. gkhouston Aug 2012 #22

Fill your bathtub with water & more tips here - TBF Aug 2012 #14

That depends on if you have public water or not. NutmegYankee Aug 2012 #35

Cool, thanks for the clarification - TBF Aug 2012 #40

kick'd and rec'd lunatica Aug 2012 #15

Stay safe malaise Aug 2012 #17

Praying for the best for you. Some parts of Maryland receive 9 inces of rain and we are not near it nanabugg Aug 2012 #18

Categories and Evacuation garthranzz Aug 2012 #19

Keep your cell phone charged! FourScore Aug 2012 #23

Let the faithful offer prayers DonCoquixote Aug 2012 #26

k&r nt steve2470 Aug 2012 #29

I would be concerned about those canals. LuvNewcastle Aug 2012 #30

Man the damn lifejackets and umbrellas! Be safe! lonestarnot Aug 2012 #31

10:07 UPDATE "The Juice... The Precious Juice..." Katashi_itto Aug 2012 #32

Best of Luck......I remember the days leading up to Camille - I was 9 Burma Jones Aug 2012 #33

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Thanks for this. Just a few more words of advice. cbayer Aug 2012 #37

Great tip about the hotels - TBF Aug 2012 #41

Saints fan? garthranzz Aug 2012 #52

Not a football fan in general, but my kids are rapid saints fans cbayer Aug 2012 #53

kick nt steve2470 Aug 2012 #38

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latest forecast shows it aiming squarely at NO..... steve2470 Aug 2012 #42

it's a comin' Baclava Aug 2012 #43

18:16 UPDATE: Amtrak has suspended all service tomorrow and Wed. Katashi_itto Aug 2012 #44

If you are facing no power for several days, may I suggest pancake mix. NutmegYankee Aug 2012 #45

That is a great idea! I will see if I can pick up some in the morning. Katashi_itto Aug 2012 #50

it's a comin' Baclava Aug 2012 #46

You're on Michoud Blvd. in New Orleans East? nolabear Aug 2012 #47

I work over there, I live over in metaire :) Katashi_itto Aug 2012 #49

Center forcast to be onshore around noon..... MzShellG Aug 2012 #48

Update from the Times-Picayune Nola.Com garthranzz Aug 2012 #54

I know the Michod facility well... HipChick Aug 2012 #55

Kicking! Rhiannon12866 Aug 2012 #56

8am update - - still looking pretty healthy after landfall Baclava Aug 2012 #57

Rush Limbaugh Thinks Tropical Storm Isaac Is An Obama-Backed Conspiracy Against Republicans wordpix Aug 2012 #58