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rustyp 04-19-2019 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by thetruth (Post 1643423)
Take a look around your property-secure anything that might fly.
If, you think it is too heavy to fly-you are wrong.
Put needed stuff in a good safe place-meds-water-food.
Flashlight-candles-batteries-coleman-lanterns-fuel-mantles.
Duck tape-vise grips-hand saw.
WHY CAN'T I FIND THE STAIRS TO MY BASEMENT????

GOOD LUCK TO ALL
What is the purpose of duct taping vise grips and hand saws ?

thetruth 04-19-2019 01:21 PM
Re; duct tape-vice grips and handsaws
 
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Originally Posted by rustyp (Post 1643435)
What is the purpose of duct taping vise grips and hand saws ?
You can fix most anything with them.
If, I recall one of the space potential disasters was repaired with duct tape. Not sure if they had the other two..

Tom C 04-19-2019 01:32 PM
From the video feed of the town squares, it just looks wet. Not too much wind... That would be good :a040::coolsmiley::bigbow:

Bogie Shooter 04-19-2019 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Jazuela (Post 1643428)
Hey folks - just in case there IS damage to homes in TV as a result of this storm, it'd be great to have y'all "check in" on this thread if you're able (or if your power or the cell phone towers are out, then as soon as you're able) so everyone knows you're okay.

I'm still in Connecticut. My neighbors have my phone number if they need to tell me my house has blown away (and hopefully they'll be safe and able to do just that, if needed!)
The storm (?) has passed nothing happened. Just checking in....:duck:

OrangeBlossomBaby 04-19-2019 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter (Post 1643460)
The storm (?) has passed nothing happened. Just checking in....:duck:
Great news, thanks! :clap2::MOJE_whot:

Nucky 04-19-2019 03:30 PM
Duct Tape turns me on! Many uses indeed!

DonH57 04-19-2019 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Nucky (Post 1643474)
Duct Tape turns me on! Many uses indeed!
Large zip ties are very handy for many uses as well!

DonH57 04-19-2019 03:39 PM
Now is not the time to panic.

CWGUY 04-19-2019 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Nucky (Post 1643474)
Duct Tape turns me on! Many uses indeed!
:shocked: :1rotfl:

billethkid 04-19-2019 03:44 PM
It must have been more of a storm else where as we had what amounts to showers and a few rumbles....typical FL afternoon rain.

Sometimes the weather graphics can be a bit over whelming.....however, we don't second guess the warnings and prepare for the worst and sigh with relief when the results are less than forecast!

OrangeBlossomBaby 04-19-2019 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by billethkid (Post 1643479)
It must have been more of a storm else where as we had what amounts to showers and a few rumbles....typical FL afternoon rain.

Sometimes the weather graphics can be a bit over whelming.....however, we don't second guess the warnings and prepare for the worst and sigh with relief when the results are less than forecast!
I was more concerned about the potential for a tornado watch. And then, there were reports of *actual* tornadoes, some of which were confirmed. And then there was an actual tornado watch. It doesn't have to be raining, in order for a tornado to touch down. It doesn't even need to be all that windy before the tornado forms.

We rarely get tornadoes here. But we always take them seriously.

Villagevip 04-19-2019 05:37 PM
But, but what about tomorrow for Scooter at LSL..??

rustyp 04-19-2019 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by thetruth (Post 1643442)
You can fix most anything with them.
If, I recall one of the space potential disasters was repaired with duct tape. Not sure if they had the other two..
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ColdNoMore 04-19-2019 05:50 PM
Hopefully, anyone living in a manufactured home, doesn't waste any time getting to a good shelter...even if it's just a 'tornado watch.'

Because statistically, you're in much more danger (even if it's tied down) being in one during even high winds...much less a tornado. :(

https://www.modulartoday.com/mobilehomes.html

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Mobile Homes 2500% More Deadly In Tornadoes

Since 1985, fatalities in mobile homes have accounted for 42% of all tornado deaths in the United States (Table 1).



It does remind me of an old joke though.


"How are a tornado and a deep south divorce alike?

"Someone is guaranteed to lose a trailer."



:1rotfl:

photo1902 04-20-2019 06:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Jazuela (Post 1643487)
I was more concerned about the potential for a tornado watch. And then, there were reports of *actual* tornadoes, some of which were confirmed. And then there was an actual tornado watch. It doesn't have to be raining, in order for a tornado to touch down. It doesn't even need to be all that windy before the tornado forms.

We rarely get tornadoes here. But we always take them seriously.
Welcome to Central Florida. That little thunderstorm yesterday was nothing. Get yourself a weather radio when you move here, and get ready for the alerts during the summer.


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