Texas Gulf Coast Reefers: Harvey is coming for your tanks!

[d2mini]

Get your gennies running, stock up on supplies (for family too! ), and most importantly, stay safe!
I've got battery backup for short term power loss, a battery operated air bubbler to help out for longer term, and a gas generator I can fire up for the long haul. I'll make sure my RO and Salt tanks are full, too. Just in case.

Hoping it's not much more than a bunch of rain here in Houston.

 

[prsnlty]

Get your gennies running, stock up on supplies (for family too! ), and most importantly, stay safe!
I've got battery backup for short term power loss, a battery operated air bubbler to help out for longer term, and a gas generator I can fire up for the long haul. I'll make sure my RO and Salt tanks are full, too. Just in case.

Hoping it's not much more than a bunch of rain here in Houston.

Stay safe!

 

[d2mini]

Now upgraded to a Category 3 Hurricane when it hits the Corpus area.

 

[PSLReefer]

The key word being COULD, it isn't even a hurricane yet....

Calm down, no need to induce panic

 

[d2mini]

The key word being COULD, it isn't even a hurricane yet....

Calm down, no need to induce panic

There's a difference between being prepared and being in a panic. I'd much rather be prepared than be caught off guard.
Yes, it is FORECAST to be a Cat 3 when it makes landfall. That could change. But it has been intensifying rapidly, quicker than initially expected.
I believe the next plane to fly in and give an update is at 4pm central time.

 

[madehtsobi0109]

Yup better to be prepared than screwed. [emoji111]️

 

[prsnlty]

There's a difference between being prepared and being in a panic. I'd much rather be prepared than be caught off guard.
Yes, it is FORECAST to be a Cat 3 when it makes landfall. That could change. But it has been intensifying rapidly, quicker than initially expected.
I believe the next plane to fly in and give an update is at 4pm central time.

I agree. And originally they didn't even expected to become a tropical storm. Irregardless, in any case there's going to be widespread flooding and that's going to cause a lot of power outages. People will be stranded for 3-6 days that are staying home... Definitely need to be prepared for this one if you're in that location. I used to live in San Antonio so I understand how quickly it can flood there.

 

[kschweer]

Good luck Dennis and the rest of the Texas reefers!!

 

[prsnlty]

Also, it is expected to hit land, stop, and sit there for at least 3 days and rain, rain, rain. They just updated it to 65mph and seriously dropping pressure to 982mb. This baby is just cooking!

 

[Antics]

Wishing you guys well from Florida.

 

[PSLReefer]

It NOT officially forecasted to be a Cat 3.
Please provide any proof from NOAA or the weather channel showing it's forecasted to officially be a cat 3. I won't hold my breath.

Everything is maybe, could, possibly at this time.

I live in Florida so I'm welll aware of hurricanes...

 

[Jimbo662]

Was just watching a video on the weather channel and they said could be up to 30" in some areas because it's going to be stalling out. Wondering if I'm going to have company this weekend...my entire family is in Victoria.

 

[manueldm]

It NOT officially forecasted to be a Cat 3.
Please provide any proof from NOAA or the weather channel showing it's forecasted to officially be a cat 3. I won't hold my breath.

Everything is maybe, could, possibly at this time.

I live in Florida so I'm welll aware of hurricanes...

Here you go. http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh/MIATCDAT4+shtml/241455.shtml?

At the bottom the forecast strength before landfall is 115 mph. That's a Cat 3.

 

[Humblefish]

Praying for those of you in the hurricane's path.

Please take care of yourself and your family first & foremost.

A local forum and R2R member (@BluewaterLa) put together this "Hurricane / power outage tank survival" guide: http://lareefclub.com/community/threads/hurricane-power-outage-tank-survival.44470/

Hopefully it can help some of you save your tanks.

 

[Fr4nkthet4nk]

Can I drink RO/DI water? I am in Houston area I want to be prepared too.

 

[Humblefish]

Can I drink RO/DI water? I am in Houston area I want to be prepared too.

Opinions vary on this subject: https://www.finishing.com/156/65.shtml

I'd probably listen to @Randy Holmes-Farley's advice if he chimes in.

 

[prsnlty]

Can I drink RO/DI water? I am in Houston area I want to be prepared too.

If you don't have it already made disconnect your D I and then make it. You can drink it with the D I connected just not for long periods of time but it will be fine in an emergency. Hopefully you won't have to.....

 

[Sierra_Bravo]

It NOT officially forecasted to be a Cat 3.
Please provide any proof from NOAA or the weather channel showing it's forecasted to officially be a cat 3. I won't hold my breath.

Everything is maybe, could, possibly at this time.

I live in Florida so I'm welll aware of hurricanes...

With all due respect, I'm native Floridian, currently in San Antonio the last few years. I'm sure many Floridians have all spent time at one or another's hurricane parties laughing at people getting all worked up. Much of that changed for me after Wilma as a projected Cat 2 storm hit at Cat 3 and we took heavy damage along with 10 days without power...and it being only a Cat 3.

Only reason why I bring this up is just being from Florida doesn't make anyone a subject expert. It is a responsible thing to get everything in order, just in case. If there's anything us "Crackers" have learned since Hurricane Andrew is that after the storm passes is a crappy time to find a generator...

 

[d2mini]

It NOT officially forecasted to be a Cat 3.
Please provide any proof from NOAA or the weather channel showing it's forecasted to officially be a cat 3. I won't hold my breath.

Everything is maybe, could, possibly at this time.

I live in Florida so I'm welll aware of hurricanes...

Please provide proof that it WON'T be a Cat 3 or worse.
We are also well aware of hurricanes here in Texas. I was out of power for 17 days during Ike. And we got crazy flooded during Allison.
All I'm suggesting is be prepared. And yes... it is FORECAST to be a Cat 3 currently.

fore·cast
ˈfôrˌkast/
verb

1. 1.
   predict or estimate (a future event or trend).

 

[aquaman30k]