Here comes the Hurricane

From: Phil Clayton <handyman_at_sprintmail.com>
Date: Wed Sep 23 09:51:51 1998

> On 22 Sep 98 at 16:10, Phil Clayton wrote:
> > Well folks looks like I have 2 days to get my collection of
> > over 80 computers to either high ground or in a really secure
> > place (Not likely I can move them)..
> > Weather.com says I am right in the middle of Hurricane George's path.
> > Looks like I will be busy, not only securing my home, but
>
> Looks like that equipment will really get a stress test. See which stands up
> best. I put my bets on the ones in metal cases.
> Good luck and let's hope it bypasses you. Take care.
>
> ciao larry
>

I just spent the entire evening moving and boxing my collection of computers. I'm
watching theweather closely to see if Georges is going to hit hard, if so tomorrow I
will haul the more valuable computers to my Office and secure them there, its
higher ground and a commercial building. If George comes in as a category 3 or 4
hurricane, I can expect storm surges in my home of possibly 2 feet of water, not
even counting wind damage which could blow them including my home away.. If it
looks really bad I am going to put each computer in 3 separate trash bags sealed in
hopes to water proof them.
Grocery stores are bare, lumber company's are bare of wood. No batteries, Water. I
heard that someone even hijacked a truck load of Plywood and stole the entire load
of lumber people use the plywood to board over their windows, Very Strange how
people can get under stress..
People down here are getting real panicked. Business will shut down tomorrow,
schools are closed for the remainder of the week, to prepair them for shelters..
As of tomorrow if it looks like it will hit, I will go to into survival mode Grab
whats really important like family pictures, our Dog, some food and water, and most
important my 2 children and find a shelter.. The rest is just stuff and can be
replaced.. Estimated to hit on Friday..

--Phil
Received on Wed Sep 23 1998 - 09:51:51 BST