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This is my favorite meteorologist, Alan Sealls. He's like the Bill Nye of meteorology. Good calm, factual info during weather crises. He has a youtube channel. And a twitter account.
"You're doing a heck of a job there, Brownie!"
Something like 20% of the nation's petroleum goes through that area — so we can expect a little more commentary on gasoline showing "Biden inflation" in the week to come.
Most of the refineries and offshore platforms have been evacuated and shut down. So maybe we learned something? Finally?
So the oil workers are probably safe. But apparently, flooding is the most dangerous outcome, for residents of the area, for the 17 refineries and a nuclear power plant in the storm’s path.
The nuclear power plant, Waterford 3, has been proactive in flood-proofing its critical infrastructure, so thanks for small mercies on that one. No Fukushima in the Gulf. https://yaleclimateconnections.org/2021/08/intensifying-hurricane-ida-a-significant-threat-to-key-infrastructure/
Our donations will go to World Central Kitchen https://donate.wck.org/give/236738/#!/donation/checkout . WCK is already in the Delta and ready to start feeding people as soon as the worst of the storm passes. The rest will go to: Habitat for Humanity https://www.habitat.org/together-we-build The houses they built stood up to Katrina with only minor damage.
This won’t be the last CAT5 in the Gulf. Let’s make sure our Build Back Better program includes this construction.
I wonder if you could coax Habitat to try this, Michael?
That’s a great idea, skinny.
Small mercies … all of the other markers on the Atlantic 2-Day Graphical Tropical Weather Outlook look like they will stay away from the US.
Worst story I've read so far:
That was scary, JiD. CNN had footage of it.
https://www.cnn.com/videos/us/2021/08/29/roof-ripped-off-louisiana-building-hurricane-ida-acosta-nr-vpx.cnn
Fortunately, since the experience of Karina, they've had 16 years of preparation for hurricane force winds, torrential rains, flooding. I'm sure everyone has all bought insurance, moved to higher ground, or moved out of the high-hazard zones
You're being sarcastic, right? Only folks with the means to do so have "bought insurance, moved to higher ground, or moved out of the high-hazard zones." COVID is keeping hospitals from being able to evacuate people, and most have lost power, along with the entire New Orleans metro area. One hospital lost its roof, as JiD noted.
Most people can't evacuate New Orleans proper. NOLA is not directly in the storm's path this time, but there will still unfortunately be a high toll of lives and property for those from Baton Rouge, Houma, and all of the southern area.
Yes, somewhat sarcastic. You are correct that natural disasters impact the poor.
I am making the observation that we've (i.e. specifically Louisiana) seen it all before, therefore the political leaders, businesses, and people with means have had plenty of time to prepare. If they haven't prepared, then, in the Libertarian sense, they should be responsible for the consequences.
Insurance rates in drought, flood, fire, tornado and hurricane zones should reflect the costs. Building codes and zoning should reflect the anticipated hazards.
Time to abandon New Orleans
Nah. Time to develop it as an amusement park/retirement community for climate change deniers.