Hurricane Preparedness (a/k/a the annoy RockFishJoe & Clammer Thread)

[JohnR]

With the potential of a Category 2 storm hitting us late weekend - what steps are needed?

Do we board up windows for example?

[Rockfish9]

I'll pull the boat and secure it to the trailer on dry land.... fuel up and test start the generator and chainsaw.. I've got gas for the grill, a freezer full of fish and meat and plenty of booze.. after that.. it's out of my hands... all the boards in the world wouldn't stop the 30'+ pine trees in the front yard...I'll spend my vacation next week doing what ever it takes to get back to normal.

[FishermanTim]

Make sure you have plenty of aspirin and booze so you can deal with the idiots that will eventually give you a headache!

As for me, I have all the basics covered.
Water, food, light, first aid, fuel, insurance paid, and something to do that DOESN't require a TV or a Computer!

How soon before we see the "traditional" run-out-of-everything news clips from local food store?
Apparently HD has already seen a run on generators, and I'm sure Loews has too!

OH, and how long on Sunday will it take before we see the first moron go for a swim or surf during the storm?

OK, back to work again.......

[Saltheart]

Pray it is goes East or west even just 50 miles.
If it does come up the bay John , get the wife and kid out of your house. If it hits the bay at high tide, you will get flooded.

[RIJIMMY]

i'll be out of town and wont be able to pull the boat from the slip - any suggestions on what can be done to prepare her? I figured doubling the lines is about it.

[Van]

Originally Posted by RIJIMMY

i'll be out of town and wont be able to pull the boat from the slip - any suggestions on what can be done to prepare her? I figured doubling the lines is about it.

Yes double the lines. Add a second spring line crossing the first. Make sure all lines wont rub (cover with tape, tubing.. whatever) lower antennae, biminis, and anything loose stow it. Add a fender or two if you need. Make sure the batteris are charged for hte bildge pump.

[Mike P]

Got a feeling that tonight, all of the Friday evening traffic jams will be on the Cape side of the bridges, for once.

The exodus started already---at least 20 vehicles passed me on 25/195 this morning, loaded down to the gills.

[MarshCappa]

I worry and prepare more for the Nor'Easters in the winter than I do for a hurricane. It doesn't phase me much. We have everything we need.

[piemma]

Originally Posted by Van

Yes double the lines. Add a second spring line crossing the first. Make sure all lines wont rub (cover with tape, tubing.. whatever) lower antennae, biminis, and anything loose stow it. Add a fender or two if you need. Make sure the batteris are charged for hte bildge pump.

Charged the batteries, springer line from center cleat to back and a double line on the front. Taped the covers on the electronics.

That is all. Carry on!

[likwid]

Originally Posted by piemma

Charged the batteries, springer line from center cleat to back and a double line on the front. Taped the covers on the electronics.

That is all. Carry on!

Take the electronics off.

Or they may not be there Monday.

Originally Posted by Mr. Sandman

People are spending a lot of $$ to prepeare for this and if it turns out to be mild and not worth it, the next time they will not prepare like that and that would be when the "big one" hits...There needs to be some accountability on their behalf.

You mean like how news stations spew crap about politicians whenever they hear something whether its true or not?

[vineyardblues]

Wish my wife and family well wishes as they are on Vacation ocean frt @ the cape

As they were for Bob ,,,, were as they had to move out of that house last time ..... lol

[Saltheart]

The stupidest I have seen is people leaning out over the ocean from the cliffs in Newport relying on the heavy wind to keep them from falling off into the grinding waves below.

[The Dad Fisherman]

I'm going Hang Gliding.......WOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[Rockfish9]

Love the new title Boss man.. made my day...

[Raven]

Originally Posted by Rockfish9

Love the new title Boss man.. made my day...

i agree JOE ....he nailed it

[Slipknot]

I will not be doing anything at all to prepare

[eastendlu]

Originally Posted by The Dad Fisherman

I'm going Hang Gliding.......WOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

We think alike i plan on going skishing.

[fishbones]

I guess I'll charge up the portable dvd player and my kid's video games so he has something to do if we lose power. I'll put the pool stuff and patio furniture away and make sure the gutters are clear of debris. Other than that, I have plenty of ice and coolers and enough food and liquor to get through anything mother nature can throw my way.

[JohnR]

Originally Posted by Rockfish9

Love the new title Boss man.. made my day...

We aim to pleeze

I'm going to call Clammer a bit to ask him if he wants help pulling the boat so I can listen to him skip gayly down memory lane about how he doesn't ^*&#$ need to (#&$#$ pull the *#&4///.! b-0at .

Originally Posted by fishbones

I guess I'll charge up the portable dvd player and my kid's video games so he has something to do if we lose power. I'll put the pool stuff and patio furniture away and make sure the gutters are clear of debris. Other than that, I have plenty of ice and coolers and enough food and liquor to get through anything mother nature can throw my way.

Yep. I'll be powering down client's servers and unnecessary equipment, powering down most of my mine and run the Innernets off my UPS(s) and laptops on low power settings.

[Mike P]

Tie down grills and anything else that you can't move inside, and move everything inside that you can. That's about all you can do. Cat 2 force winds shouldn't break windows, but flying debris can, I guess. I won't bother. I don't know whether the old advice about opening windows a crack to "equalize pressure" is a wives' tale or not. I don't do it.

If you live close enough to the water to even wonder about being washed away, it might be a good idea to make plans to evacuate.

Oh, and stuff in the freezer? Won't do much good if your power is out more than a coupla days. Dry good, canned goods, that's what's good to have on hand. Stuff you can eat cold if you have an electric range, and no gas or charcoal grill.

[piemma]

Originally Posted by JohnR

We aim to pleeze

I'm going to call Clammer a bit to ask him if he wants help pulling the boat so I can listen to him skip gayly down memory lane about how he doesn't ^*&#$ need to (#&$#$ pull the *#&4///.! b-0at .



Yep. I'll be powering down client's servers and unnecessary equipment, powering down most of my mine and run the Innernets off my UPS(s) and laptops on low power settings.

On a plane at 35,000 feet using GoGo. Booking back from the West Coast. I'm gonna pull the boat tomorrow.

[JohnR]

Originally Posted by piemma

On a plane at 35,000 feet using GoGo. Booking back from the West Coast. I'm gonna pull the boat tomorrow.

Shout if you need a hand at the ramp. I may be available but I do have the tree cutters here tomorrow.

[RIJIMMY]

Originally Posted by piemma

On a plane at 35,000 feet using GoGo. Booking back from the West Coast. I'm gonna pull the boat tomorrow.

I pulled last night at about 9pm, dont want to risk it since Im out of town.

[spence]

Originally Posted by RIJIMMY

I pulled last night at about 9pm, dont want to risk it since Im out of town.

Prudent.
Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device

[piemma]

Just emailed my nephew and fishing partner. We will be at the ramp in my marina by 6:00 AM tomorrow.

John, thanks for the offer

[zimmy]

Sharpening hooks and tying leaders
Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device

[Thumper]

Originally Posted by zimmy

Sharpening hooks and tying leaders
Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device

I like your thinking...
Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device

[JohnR]

Sharpening my leaders and tying my hooks.

For you small business owners and personal computer users - makes sure you have data backups going.

If you use online backup verify that your backups are complete.

If you use tape/other media make sure you have copies of your backup information in multiple locations.

I sent this info out to some of my clients yesterday and this morning.

Our clients under contract will automatically have the following completed as part of our services but I want to extend these recommendations to you as well. If you have any questions or wish **** to perform this work, please contact me today via phone or email.

With the likelihood increasing of a Category 1 or 2 hurricane Irene reaching our shores sometime late Sunday or early Monday morning, **** is getting in touch with you now in order to provide steps and recommendations for preparing your technical infrastructure. These plans may not need to be implemented if the storm moves far enough east of current computer models. Operations in the northeast quadrant of the storm, especially if the storm tracks west, may expect even harsher conditions (as of 8am Thursday, storm track is more west).

Recommendations:

Backups:
We want to confirm quality backup and offsite retention of data. **** will inspect backup jobs but in some cases (tape backup systems) clients will be responsible for taking adequate tape backup offsite. Most on-premise safes are not sufficient to protect data in these conditions.

Tape clients:
* **** will confirm proper backups.
* Client to confirm that copies of latest Thursday (tomorrow night’s backup) recent full backup is taken offsite by primary onsite liaison (or designate).
* Client to confirm that copies of latest Wednesday (tonight’s backup) recent full backup is taken offsite by secondary onsite liaison (or designate). This is to provide redundancy in offsite backup. Friday backup will remain local to facility.

DATTO / Internet based backup:
* **** will double-check proper backup completions and offsite replication. We know these are operating correctly for our monitored systems but one can never check too often.

Computer Equipment:

Servers:
* Should the storm track maintains present course, **** will remotely bring down servers on early Sunday morning / afternoon by remotely powering the servers OFF.
* Please work with your **** account technician to discuss a primary and alternate employee to restart servers on Monday morning. We may be reacting to damage with other clients or our own properties and may not be available to simply turn equipment on.

Desktops:

* Please have all desktops and monitors powered OFF by end of business Friday (or Saturday for those operations open) other than crucial desktops needed for a specific function.
* Any crucial desktops should have an arrangement made with your **** account technician to complete a manual shutdown.

Network:
* Please leave all network equipment on as access to the network will be necessary from **** remote access.

Network Storage Devices:
* For clients with Network Storage devices such as DATTO and NAS network drives, please ensure these devices remain operating.

Facilities:

Facility:
* If you have concerns on the locations of your servers / critical equipment being susceptible to storm damage, please contact us as soon as possible.


Any special concerns or questions should be brought up with **** staff on Thursday or Friday morning if at all possible.

Thank you,

John Redmond

[The Dad Fisherman]

What.......Nobody running out to get Bread, Milk, Batteries, and Bottled Water.

[Steve K]

The Weather Channel is being their alarmist selves again. Just heard them say this could be the worst storm the Boston area has ever seen in some people's lifetimes.