Brian’s Ramblings

As most of you know I am sure, there is a large hurricane headed our way.  As of right now it appears it will go slightly west of us, however that puts us on the east side of the storm which is not good for New Orleans.  Having said that, at this time I do not feel the danger is that high.

5-Day Forecast as of 8-29 2pm EDT

As you all know this blog is my primary method of communication when in these situations for keeping family and friends informed.  Please check by for updates.  More than likely I will just update this post with any new information, so make sure to check here.

I will be evacuating with Matthew and the cats to the Hospital where I work, as I am a member of the emergency team.  At this time we plan on moving to the hospital on Monday morning.  After this you will need to contact me via email or cell phone.

My favorite site for hurricane info: Weather Underground

Further updates to come.

8/30 5:15pm - Wow how much changes in a day.  This storm has become an awful lot bigger and stonger, and is a bit more worying.  It is still early to tell a lot, so we will see where it goes.

8/31 6:34pm - I have reported to work and settled in as part of the emregency team at work.  Here we go.

9/1 9:20am - We are starting to see the outerbands come over.  We have lost power as has most of the area. (However River Ridge is reported as still having power).  The West Bank is apparently getting smashed, and reports are that West Jefferson Medical Center is literaly “blowing apart”.  In addition the industrial canal is about half a foot below levis and will overtop at any time.  The worst of this is yet to come, probably in a few hours.

Here a couple of pictures:

9/1 12:05pm - As expected the industrial canal is over topping the levees.

In addition it appears AT&T is having some issues as our cell phones are completely out.  Other companies work just not AT&T.

9/1 7:37pm - The worst has passed us by and this area made out pretty well.  However southern areas where severely impacted, and continue to be as the outer bands pass.  My house has electricity, however I have not been able to confirm anything else at this time.  We still have not heard any new on reentry.

9/2 12:45am - Still some rain bands, but mostly calm now.  Power is returning.  Our cell phones have started working again.  Jefferson Parish is scheduled to announce reentry plans sometime tommarow, however we have been told to expect to stay here until Friday, so we expect reentry will be over the weekend.

9/2 3:09pm - Yipee, we get to go home tonight, in about an hour and a half.  Reentry plans are starting with a staggered system, everyone should be back by weeks end.  Will post when I get home about conditions on the outside, and status of the house.

9/2 6:50pm - We are back home, the house is fine, no damage I can see.  Still some nasty storms moving through, the north shore is getting hammered and parts are flooding.  Looks like they are letting people come back tomarrow morning.  This will likley be the last update unless there is something major. However I will be posting pics in the gallery soon.