Direct Hit by Ivan Could Sink New Orleans

[Xander67]

Hey.......

You People in New Orleans :ahhhh:

If I were you Id be thinking about moving up to higher ground for a while...... like NOW!!!

Just in Case :sniffsnif

http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/ap/20040915/ap_on_re_us/vulnerable_new_orleans_2


BACK OFF IVAN!!

[Boogins]

Now, that's truly terrifying. Everybody out of New Orleans!

[DixieWitch]

Yeah I'd rather it coem this way instead. Besides, Montgomery could use a little excitement!!

[RogueSpirit]

The rumor that New Orleans is going to sink with every hurricane that hits it has been going on forever... I wouldn't worry about it. I'm sure it'll still be there after this one (assuming it hits New Orleans). But I sure as heck wouldn't stay there for one. I know how bad they can get here and we aren't that close to the coast.

[Xander67]

I hope for the best too, but I think it is smart to head to higher ground for a few days, look at what Francis did... and this one is stronger and moving about the same speed as francis..

[Valnorran]

They've been leaving the city. It's just one of the hazards of living on the Gulf Coast. The reason people get freaked when a hurricane points even vaguely at New Orleans is because not only do you have a lot of people concentrated there, much of it is also below sea level, one of the absolute worst places to be during a hurricane.

[violet rain]

I hope I don't die

[RogueSpirit]

Don't worry... if it becomes a definite thing, New Orleans will be subject to a mandatory evacuation and your job will have to let you leave.

[Xander67]

Ok, we got twin threads here :)

Violet, see my post in your thread :hugz:

[violet rain]

I know I got it thank you

[wounded_crow]

not to sound nitpicky..... but New Orleans is below sea level.... instead of sinking wouldn't it be submersed?

I hope everyone out there gets out safe... I've been wishing to move to the coast (Possibly Tiki Island) but when stuff like this happens... I rethink my dream.

ewwh.. i had a weird thought.... what if Ivan got so big it split into two hurricanes? I know tornadoes can do that (and merge) but I don't think hurricanes can do that so close to landfall. Crazy Ivan is what I would call it.

[redlady]

Violet,Valnorran...all of you down there........ :rubhead: So many are thinking of you all and sending you energy...saying a prayer to Oya on your behalf......Violet,stay strong,stay alert,GROUND,CENTER,SHIELD!! Other frightened people will no doubt be seeking shleter at your hotel DO NOT let THEIR fear get to you. Picture Pazuzu facing out of every window,blowing back at the storm winds, and feel all of us sending your energy to you: YOU ARE NOT ALONE {{{{{HUGS}}}}}}

[Aes Sidhe]

And look on the bright side. If worse comes to worse, I'm sure you will be reincarnated as something nice for your sacrifice to the earth-mother and wind-gods

[Dextra]

Well, crap. :( My boyfriend is about 50 miles north of New Orleans and I've been worried about him all day. I talked to him on the phone earlier and he was off to go help his neighbors get ready to get out of there, but he said he doesn't plan on leaving. If he gets through this in one piece, I'm gonna kick his butt.

[Desdemona]

:rubhead: Dextra, I hope he comes through it with flying colors so you can bean him good. :lol: