Waiting for Hurricane Isaac
By Canellita
@Canellita (12029)
United States
August 28, 2012 9:18pm CST
It's dark out now and the wind has picked up. The rain isn't too bad where I am, but it's no longer safe to be outdoors. We lost electricity earlier, but thankfully it came back on quickly. There are still many hours to go and if the lights and TV and Internet were out I would not have known what to do with myself!
If there is daylight you can do things, but once it gets dark, you don't want to waste battery power on anything frivolous. The storm was expected to become a Category 2, but just barely made it to a weak Cat 1 and I am so grateful!
I have been busy most of the day and not posting. I did some cooking so I would have food already and now I am just waiting for it to be over.
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@beenice2 (2967)
• Sackville, New Brunswick
29 Aug 12
Hopefully it doesn't hit too hard in your area. Never been in an area that has hurricane and Tornado, but I can imagine how devastating it can be for someone that first of is not prepared or try to escape or need help. I understand that you have be prepared in all time and it does get harder for older people ( elderly), and mother with babies, God bless you and protect, lean on Him.
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@Canellita (12029)
• United States
1 Sep 12
Thankfully we had no damage. The worst part of it all was going through almost three days with no electricity. Very happy now to start trying to get back to normal.
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@deazil (4723)
• United States
29 Aug 12
I hope you are safe. I can't imagine what it must be like. Last year we had a tornado and I don't think we ever had one before. I live in Western Mass. It was terrible. There was so much damage everywhere. People were walking around in a state of shock. No one had ever seen anything like it here before. We have had hurricanes but they mostly occurred on the coast. They've done a lot of damage out on Cape Cod. But we don't have anywhere near the frequency that you do. We have to worry about blizzards in the winter. It's good that you're ready for it, anyway. At least you have something to eat! 
I'm watching the the updates on weather.com. But I'm not sure what I'm looking at because it's like a radar type of screen. I would rather see real stuff than the radar. I don't understand it and can't figure it out. I hope the power stays on for you. I think it's scarier when there's no electricity. Stay safe and let us know that you're okay.
I'm watching the the updates on weather.com. But I'm not sure what I'm looking at because it's like a radar type of screen. I would rather see real stuff than the radar. I don't understand it and can't figure it out. I hope the power stays on for you. I think it's scarier when there's no electricity. Stay safe and let us know that you're okay. @Canellita (12029)
• United States
1 Sep 12
We had our first tornado ever the year after Katrina. The year after another one followed almost the exact same path and then turned before coming this way.
This was actually our first storm since Gustav in 2008, so we at least have had a bit of a break. For the most part, I would say msot people in the city are just having to clear tree debris, but some had trees come down on their cars or houses.
The worst for me was the loss of electricity.
@deazil (4723)
• United States
1 Sep 12
Hey! I wondered what happened to you! Glad to hear you're okay. Yes, losing power, I think, is hard to deal with. In the winter sometimes when I see so much snow on the power lines after a really bad storm and they're sagging way down from the weight of it, I get nervous about losing power. Especially when it's cold. But you've had a nice few years break from storms. Too bad it couldn't last. But, I guess we all have some kind of weather that's disruptive. Although I think the N. East has the least of it, with the exception of blizzards. If you're not living out too far from the city it's less scary. I wouldn't want to be isolated in the country in a blizzard.
Anyway I'm glad everything's okay and thanks for getting back to me. Have a great day!!
Yes, losing power, I think, is hard to deal with. In the winter sometimes when I see so much snow on the power lines after a really bad storm and they're sagging way down from the weight of it, I get nervous about losing power. Especially when it's cold. But you've had a nice few years break from storms. Too bad it couldn't last. But, I guess we all have some kind of weather that's disruptive. Although I think the N. East has the least of it, with the exception of blizzards. If you're not living out too far from the city it's less scary. I wouldn't want to be isolated in the country in a blizzard.
Anyway I'm glad everything's okay and thanks for getting back to me. Have a great day!!@Canellita (12029)
• United States
1 Sep 12
Wow, I hadn't even thought about snow on power lines. That seems like something that is more certain of a threat than storms since areas that get snow usually see it every year. I wonder if you could use a leaf blower to keep the snow from getting too heavy on the wires.
@abbey19 (3106)
• Gold Coast, Australia
29 Aug 12
I have seen the news down here in Australia, and I feel for everyone who lives in the path of a hurricane of this force; I can only imagine what it must be like, and my heart goes out to you. Stay safe, and I pray that it will be over soon.
@Canellita (12029)
• United States
1 Sep 12
Well, it's finally over and the worst of it was being without electricity for 2 1/2 days. Of course people in other parishes were not so lucky and in one area the homes are completely submerged. Some of the photos the local media have shared on Facebook are pretty incredible.
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@enola1692 (3323)
• United States
29 Aug 12
All I can say is my pyayers are with everyone in the path thats why we left Florida we were hit 4 times in one month a few years ago good luck an god bless
@Canellita (12029)
• United States
1 Sep 12
OMG, four times in one month??? I couldn't do that! I would have wanted to pack up and move also. We have never experienced any flooding, just minor wind damage, but it is still an inconvenience even when you are somewhat used to it after years and years.
@Canellita (12029)
• United States
14 Sep 12
Well, I think things are pretty much back to normal in the city, but some of the outer parishes are still waiting.
@Canellita (12029)
• United States
4 Sep 12
How did things go your way? Did you get any rain from it?
@kdtrey5 (14)
• United States
29 Aug 12
I live baton rouge and it didn't cause too much damage. I slept through the power outage and woke up to electricity and a little drizzle. Although I am a little worried about my uncle who lives in new orleans. I hope everything blows over soon!
@Canellita (12029)
• United States
1 Sep 12
Well, 3 days ago nothing had happened yet. What part of town does your uncle live in? Have you spoken with him since the storm passed through?
@Canellita (12029)
• United States
1 Sep 12
Most of the westbank is Jefferson Parish, so things are a little different, but I don't think I heard about any major issues over there. The reports are all kind of running together now. Do they have electricity?
@winterose (39887)
• Canada
29 Aug 12
I hope you remain save and there isn't any major damage in your area.
@Canellita (12029)
• United States
1 Sep 12
The worst for my part of town was trees being uprooted or snapping and bring down power lines. One person is likely grieving the loss of their car - a huge oak tree fell on it!
@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
29 Aug 12
I am In NC. We had rain and a bit of thunder but that is it. I don't even know the path of the storm myself but I have heard that Issac was around. Hoping everyone stays safe and sound and that it moves quickly.
I, myself, as I've said before can sit and have nothing to do but be happy in the quiet, of course i'm a bit afraid of the dark...
@Canellita (12029)
• United States
1 Sep 12
Yes, well being in the dark kind of goes with these storm situations. It's really weird at night when there are not even any street lights. It makes you aware of every little noise.
@Canellita (12029)
• United States
1 Sep 12
Yes, Houma is in Terrebonne. I am not sure how that area fared; I was cut off from the news for a couple days except for what I could get on the radio.
