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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsJust a reminder -- this is the start of HURRICANE season
National Hurricane Centernothing currently being tracked in the Atlantic.
steve2470
(37,457 posts)Hurricane season likely to be 'extremely active,' say meteorologists
http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/06/01/18567757-hurricane-season-likely-to-be-extremely-active-say-meteorologists?lite
As the American heartland continues to be hammered by a late but lethal tornado season, the U.S. East Coast is bracing for what could be another damaging and deadly hurricane season triggered by unusual climate conditions.
The 2013 Atlantic hurricane season, which officially begins Saturday, likely will be above normal and possibly extremely active, according to officials at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Meteorologists say the confluence of warm tropical waters and the slim chance of a cyclone-suppressing El Niño event may fuel three to six major hurricanes over the course of the summer, less than a year after Superstorm Sandy ravaged the mid-Atlantic region. Major hurricanes are defined as Category 3 or above.
Sandy was downgraded from hurricane status to tropical storm status just before it battered the northeast U.S. last October.
HappyMe
(20,277 posts)I'm more worried about melting right now.
NutmegYankee
(16,199 posts)2 years in a row! In Conn!
Aerows
(39,961 posts)and I made a solar oven. I'm prepared. I know what it is like to go without electricity for 5 weeks, and water for 3 weeks. After the horror of Katrina, nothing shocks me.
I can cook with the sun, and I have water stowed away.
HappyMe
(20,277 posts)Wow. That's pretty damn smart.
Aerows
(39,961 posts)there are designs for them all over the internet. I made the kind that can cook even if it is snowing. Under the heat of our temperatures, you would be surprised how well they can actually heat. They can't grill, or anything like that, but heating food to 200F is easy as pie.
ETA: And if you have patience, you can bake things in them.
Mine is designed completely differently, but will give you an idea of how the process works.
HappyMe
(20,277 posts)Thanks.
Aerows
(39,961 posts)You don't have the same requirements on cookware, but putting it together is a little more intricate.
They all work, though, and that's what counts. See - you thought I was a genius, and I was just using some science to get a job done. *smirk*
HappyMe
(20,277 posts)I guess I never thought about making something like that. Thanks to your sciencey self, I believe I could make one of those.
Aerows
(39,961 posts)It's a really neat thing to be able to cook with the sun. I'm sort of a nerd that way, and I like it when other people can be interested.
ETA: I like to cook, and I like the idea that I will be able to cook anywhere, and I don't need anything but the sun. I don't just cook, but designing things like this make me happy as hell.
Aerows
(39,961 posts)I'm thinking about it.
nadinbrzezinski
(154,021 posts)Look for those on the web. They get pretty hot, I'm not sure if all the way to 400 though
Aerows
(39,961 posts)Parabola cookers only attain those temps.
nadinbrzezinski
(154,021 posts)Aerows
(39,961 posts)I went a different direction, and envisioned using a very large surface area box (which allows in more sun/heat), over a smaller space. I'm still fleshing out the design, though. It's kind of weird, I was introduced to the concept of solar ovens, and it's now a hobby of mine. Not necessarily for prepping or survival, just simply because Katrina changed my mindset so much.
nadinbrzezinski
(154,021 posts)Those who take it seriously
Aerows
(39,961 posts)I don't know.
I'm trying?
onestepforward
(3,691 posts)due to a power outage. It gets so damn hot and humid and folks can get very ill. I have a couple of battery-operated fans, but that's it. No generator.
Aerows
(39,961 posts)It gets hot as hell. 80% humidity and 90 F doesn't make for pleasant surroundings.
onestepforward
(3,691 posts)there's very little relief at night. The temp only drops around 5-7 degrees, so it stays hot day and night.
maddezmom
(135,060 posts)And finally purchased a generator, heavy duty extention cords and 3 fans. This week will be getting my extra propane tank filled. And trying to get the stuff in the freezer pared down In case we lose electricity. When Ike hit I had 2 freezers packed and with the heat and lack of ice we lost a ton of food.
nadinbrzezinski
(154,021 posts)I highly recommend a scanner.
I work in Media, finally got myself a physical one. Power/cell towers go down...all the apps won't help.
Notice, due to the cost, outside of hobbyists I would not recommend them. It's cost mostly.
And yes, I consider the ability to listen to emergency services part of my particular emergency preparadness.
(Now, once it charges will let you know how truly easy this sucker is to program)
Note two, thanks Sherrifs, I had to go digital...they are on digital. Those are more expensive...it is a tax write off though.
Aerows
(39,961 posts)But powdered WHOLE (not non-fat) milk and keep a stock of water, particularly if there are small children in the home. I know I sound like a school marm, but Katrina hit us hard, and there were shit-loads of things we had to learn when we DIDN'T have a child around, though our neighbors did.
The powdered whole milk is under a brand called Nado, I think.
ETA: It's Nido. It can be used in formula, and non-fat milk can't.
Small children can't drink formula or milk that is fat free.
Aerows
(39,961 posts)taterguy
(29,582 posts)No one really tries in the regular season, unless you're talking about college hurricane season in which case there are some bitter rivalries.
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