Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search
The N/NE quadrants are the worst. Roland99 Sep 2018 #1
Yeah even if it hits south of him jimlup Sep 2018 #2
It looks like he could go to Washington High School to shelter. CentralMass Sep 2018 #3
That is an idea... jimlup Sep 2018 #12
Yes. If his instincts are right he can drive home. If not he will have acces to food and most CentralMass Sep 2018 #16
Tell him to get the hell out of there! PJMcK Sep 2018 #4
Storm surge is the most dangerous part HopeAgain Sep 2018 #5
It's hard to say bdamomma Sep 2018 #11
That's a tough one teenagebambam Sep 2018 #6
"Strong arm him into leaving"? Mariana Sep 2018 #69
what is his rationale for staying? Takket Sep 2018 #7
I won't even tell you about my friend mountain grammy Sep 2018 #8
Is leaving too logistically difficult for him? femmedem Sep 2018 #9
No he's fully capable and his driving is good enough to get out... jimlup Sep 2018 #15
"so that is why he won't have quite as much of a hit" jberryhill Sep 2018 #21
Here's what I'm talking about jberryhill Sep 2018 #22
Fortunately his house is in the moderate zone on this map jimlup Sep 2018 #31
They're all different now. Dorian Gray Sep 2018 #57
I'd say that at 86 he gets to make this decision himself. He probably knows enough Sep 2018 #10
I concur . . . MousePlayingDaffodil Sep 2018 #26
Sure it's his call-and no one is arguing otherwise, but I'll be damned if I respect an idiot decisio LanternWaste Sep 2018 #68
He can make the decision but he should know he could put dem4decades Sep 2018 #27
Well, I live in Hurricane country. First responders will not be at risk GulfCoast66 Sep 2018 #35
Interesting. I see your point, but maybe it's unfair to place loved ones ecstatic Sep 2018 #53
Basically my thoughts as well. Sounds like a good guy. Hortensis Sep 2018 #59
I know if my old man, who is 80, made a decision like that Mariana Sep 2018 #63
tell him to write his Social Security Number on his arm and legs so ,they can identify his body ! stonecutter357 Sep 2018 #13
And your phone number catrose Sep 2018 #43
Not a good idea... Wounded Bear Sep 2018 #14
Yes I'm only quoting my brother in the "sound will reduce the surge" jimlup Sep 2018 #17
... jberryhill Sep 2018 #36
It's sort of hard to imagine a worse place to be (other than on the OBX) jberryhill Sep 2018 #18
No he certainly wants to survive... jimlup Sep 2018 #28
Ok jberryhill Sep 2018 #30
ask him why he is going to put his family though the worry Marrah_Goodman Sep 2018 #50
An attempt to manipulate him via guilt-trip may very well backfire. Mariana Sep 2018 #67
Irene brought 9.5 ft to Oriental - and it was a cat 1 Blues Heron Sep 2018 #19
Thanks this is helpful jimlup Sep 2018 #29
all about his altitude zipplewrath Sep 2018 #20
Yes .. that is why he wants to stay put jimlup Sep 2018 #34
The elderly get less flexible due to blood paths in the brain: Call local officials and see if they lindysalsagal Sep 2018 #23
I must strongly disagree. GulfCoast66 Sep 2018 #39
Awful suggestion. cwydro Sep 2018 #70
You think the OP's dad should be kidnapped. Mariana Sep 2018 #78
As long as he is prepared wish him luck lunasun Sep 2018 #24
I was in Hurricane Alex, 2004 ... kwassa Sep 2018 #25
The storm surge could be 12+ feet, and it will occur at high tide. Ilsa Sep 2018 #32
Storm surge maps suggest almost all of Belhaven will have 6-9 ft storm surge. moriah Sep 2018 #33
Tell him to have an axe handy in case he has to chop out of the attic. nolabear Sep 2018 #37
The issue is the storm will be coming in south of there B2G Sep 2018 #38
Thanks - I'll use some of those exact words when I talk to him tomorrow morn. jimlup Sep 2018 #40
Good! Hope he changes his mind. B2G Sep 2018 #42
I know your pain. phylny Sep 2018 #41
U.S. Army, Marines, and Navy moondust Sep 2018 #44
Bro it's 14' foot + 20 foot waves ! stonecutter357 Sep 2018 #45
If you can't convince him to leave tammywammy Sep 2018 #46
Just out of curiosity ... Mariana Sep 2018 #72
That's the advice given for people that want to stay behind. tammywammy Sep 2018 #83
I'm just wondering if it's ever actually happened Mariana Sep 2018 #84
I don't work in post disaster recovery so I don't know firsthand. n/t tammywammy Sep 2018 #86
Only If They Use RobinA Sep 2018 #95
Snopes has nothin'. Totally Tunsie Sep 2018 #93
My thoughts is he needs to get the heck out of dodge Niagara Sep 2018 #47
Just watched an update. The predicted cat3/cat4 winds can RIP roofs off and carry dangerous debris. CentralMass Sep 2018 #48
I've lived in central Florida since 1957. lpbk2713 Sep 2018 #49
If you have relatives, or know his neighbors or friends, try to enlist their hlep to get him out of still_one Sep 2018 #51
I can only hope you convince your father to leave....ASAP pbmus Sep 2018 #52
Go there yourself and get him out of there. Don't waste time talking about it. Doodley Sep 2018 #54
Please keep us posted on this. alphafemale Sep 2018 #55
We understand completely, kozar Sep 2018 #56
"Mrs K lost mom,sister, and uncle last year to death" JustABozoOnThisBus Sep 2018 #65
Understand what you are saying kozar Sep 2018 #77
Please get him out. As a resident of Virginia, I've seen the maps of the path and it is dangerous Tardislass Sep 2018 #58
Hurricane warning map Tardislass Sep 2018 #60
Have you gone to get him yet? Doodley Sep 2018 #61
What do you expect the OP to do? Mariana Sep 2018 #71
A poster on this thread already said he should be forced to go. cwydro Sep 2018 #74
Whatever it takes. Better to try in earnest than to give up. This isn't something to Doodley Sep 2018 #80
Of course it's serious, but it's Dad's decision to make. Mariana Sep 2018 #87
The Town of Belhaven has issued an emergency declaration which mnhtnbb Sep 2018 #62
Do you have an update? mnhtnbb Sep 2018 #64
A lot of people will defend to their deaths the right to make a decision that will kill them. LanternWaste Sep 2018 #66
My Dad's 87. Iggo Sep 2018 #73
I wanna hear more about the PT boat incident! redwitch Sep 2018 #76
Dad tells it better than me, but I'll give it a shot. Iggo Sep 2018 #81
Glad they won. redwitch Sep 2018 #82
I wanted to know more about this Niagara Sep 2018 #90
The National Hurricane Center Potential Storm Surge Flooding Map (Inundation) shows Yonnie3 Sep 2018 #75
I'm 75 and live near Jacksonville NC. Cold War Spook Sep 2018 #79
Spook irisblue Sep 2018 #85
Be safe. salin Sep 2018 #89
Tell him how big the waves are likely to be. nt Blue_true Sep 2018 #88
Just saw some video on The Weather Channel of Belhaven. Same flooding as New Bern mnhtnbb Sep 2018 #91
Unfortunately he did not jimlup Sep 2018 #92
Keep us posted. B2G Sep 2018 #94
He's safe and past the worst of it jimlup Sep 2018 #98
Good to hear he made it through in good shape. Totally Tunsie Sep 2018 #100
Show him some of the videos of boat rescues in New Bern. mnhtnbb Sep 2018 #101
Such good news! Nt B2G Sep 2018 #102
That is great news. CentralMass Sep 2018 #103
Message auto-removed Name removed Sep 2018 #96
Hope he's ok. Not flooded. He may have to wait a long time to get power returned. mnhtnbb Sep 2018 #97
Yes my big concern is the black and lower class areas of the city jimlup Sep 2018 #104
This video apparently caused my brother to freak ... jimlup Sep 2018 #99
Latest Discussions»General Discussion»So my 86 year old dad has...»Reply #28