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Re: [nikon5000] Isabel advice from New Orleans
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Janyce Divers
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Sep 17, 2003 07:03 PDT
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Mark,
I gather from this post that you are a Nikon digital camera owner. If you
are, why did you choose Nikon???? The reason I am asking is that I am
getting ready to purchase my first digital camera and have been advised by a
Photoshop instructor to get a Canon 10D. I called Wolfe Camera to price it
and was told that Canon is coming out next week with a new model called the
Rebel which has most of the same features as the 10D and sells for about
half the price.
I wonder if anyone else out there has experience with digital cameras and
can offer opinions to me.
--Janyce Divers
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Mark Crummett" <mcrum-@effectnet.com>
To: "FALC mailing List" <FA-@topica.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2003 10:09 PM
Subject: Fwd: [nikon5000] Isabel advice from New Orleans
| | This was posted on my Nikon Coolpix mailing list. It all may be too
much or old hat to the veteran NCers, but I thought I'd pass it along
anyway.
mc
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I've been meaning to write this up for a couple of days and send to
the list. Being from New Orleans, where we sincerely worry about
hurricanes, I've been concerned for you folks on the outer banks, in
the Norfolk, DC, Annapolis/Easter Shore areas, the Jersey Coast and
even NYC. After you get above North Carolina, people don't seem to
respect these storms as much as some of us. Hopefully, Isabel will
turn out to sea and none of this matters.
Hurricane preparation is good for the economy. Especially when you
buy all the seemingly necessary stuff and then the storm turns away.
But if you don't do any preparation and it really does hit, and you
survive, you could be in for some real discomfort and boredom. Please
prepare yourself and remember that at worst, you are helping the
economy and you might end up with a two year supply of batteries.
First thing to do in preparation is dump stock you own in the
insurance sector and buy a bunch of stock from whoever makes or sells
batteries, flashlights, bottled water, generators and the like, but
be ready to dump it quick if the storm turns away. Also make damned
sure you have been keeping up with all of your insurance premiums.
Important documents - in a waterproof container if you are staying,
or bring with you if you evacuate -- insurance, medical records, bank
account numbers, Social Security cards, birth certificates,
irreplaceable pictures, incorporation papers, backups, computer,
original software CDs and licenses, etc.
Most buildings are designed to withstand at least 100 mph winds.
Thank goodness this storm seems to be weakening. If your building
seems sturdy enough to handle a constant 100 mph wind, then you might
decide to stay and tough it out in an inner hallway or a stairwell
rather than get hit by the storm while sitting in traffic on the New
Jersey Turnpike. Stay away from windows during the storm. Like they
said, if you didn't leave already, it may be too late and you are
going to have to drive a very long way to find a hotel with rooms
available. If you are in a low lying area, just leave no matter what.
Also consider the other buildings and objects in your area. If they
start blowing around they could hit your house and effect your home's
structural integrity.
Water - store at least 1 gallon daily per person for 3 to 7 days. If
you lose electricity, there is a good chance you may lose water too
or it might just become undrinkable. Before electricity goes out, be
sure to fill your bathtub and all of your pots with water because you
might need it for flushing the toilet. If you live in a high-rise,
you might want to stock up on bottled water before the elevators go
out too.
Don't forget the liquor. After the storm, with no electricity or A/C,
you should put gin or vodka on your mosquito bites and well... to
relieve the boredom of waiting for electricity to return, you might
drink some. It is best to save the liquor until after the storm and
you know you are safe as it is best to be alert and sober during the
storm. Check your liquor cabinet and make sure it has a sufficient
quantity of whatever you can stand to drink without ice.
Have at least enough food for 3 to 7 days, non-perishable packaged or
canned food, juices, foods for infants or the elderly, snack foods,
cooking tools, fuel, paper plates, plastic utensils, & MANUAL CAN
OPENER, toiletries, toilet paper, moisture wipes
Have a flashlight, more batteries, toys, books and games - you might
not be able to watch TV or surf the web. Did I mention you may want
liquor?
Have blankets, pillows, clothing, rain gear, boots & shoes, first aid
kit, medicines, prescription drugs - if your pharmacy doesn't have
electricity...
Radio and/or TV- Battery operated - You will be the most popular
tenant on your floor (or in your neighborhood) if you have a little
battery operated television. You should stay awake as it approaches
and flip channels constantly. It can be very exciting (once in a
lifetime kind of TV opportunity), and they might even say something
important - like at the last minute it might turn.
Can your home's windows be opened?
If you have time, an ice chest full of ice would be a luxury if
electricity goes out. It is often very warm and muggy for a day or
two after a hurricane. To play it safe, pick up some dry ice (the
more the better) and chuck it into your deep freezer - after the
electricity goes out, it might keep your frozen stuff cold enough so
that you don't have to throw it all away. If you lose electricity,
don't open that refrigerator or freezer door until power returns or
it bleeds all over your floor, but don't wait for it to start
stinking.
Mosquito repellant with deet. There will be standing water after all
that rain and if you don't have electricity and air conditioning, you
might encounter more mosquitos than usual. And, you don't want to get
West Nile Fever - medical facilities will be busy and might be
understaffed.
Special items - for babies and the elderly or any unique things you
regularly need but cannot buy if stores are closed. If a storm really
does effect you and if you were without electricity for a few days
you aren't going to feel like hiking upstairs to & from your 16 floor
home very often. So think about what you might wish you had bought if
you have to camp out in your apartment without electricity or water
for a few days.
Stock up on cash - Banks and ATMs may not be open or available for
extended periods.
Fill up on fuel for any vehicles you have - if there is no
electricity their will be few places able to pump gas and you
wouldn't want any gas that might have water in it anyway. And, if you
decide to evacuate, you have gas.
It is nice to have carpet knives - for immediately cutting out and
removing flood soaked carpet ASAP after the water goes down and a box
knife for cutting out the bottom of the sheet rock if any water gets
in your house. If you are somewhere that might see water at roof
levels, and plan to ride it out, keep an ax to egress from the attic
if it comes to that. Take plenty pictures of your home before and
after the hurricane - do it before they declare your home condemned
and tear it down with a bull dozer.
Keep a set of tools with you during the storm.
Pet care items -- proper identification, immunization records,
medications, ample supply of food and water, a carrier or cage,
muzzle and leash. Remember that most hurricane victim shelters don't
accept pets.
If you have a car battery and a cable for connecting it to the female
connector for a cigarette lighter, and the cable for charging your
cell phone from a cigarette lighter, then drag that battery upstairs,
on the elevator before the electricity goes out. A cheap, plug in the
wall phone usually works even if the electricity goes out, so make
sure you find the one you stored in the closet. Otherwise you can
pick one up anywhere for about $5. If you are able to make phone
calls after the storm, if cell towers are standing, you should call
your mom to let her know you survived the storm. Don't forget to take
care of the old folks, especially after the storm as they are the
ones most likely to die from post storm infections or even from the
heat and humidity in the wake of a storm.
Good luck.
Ray Broussard
http://www.PhotographicVR.com
http://www.NewOrleansVR.com/
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Mark Crummett / Cary, NC
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