Is it OK (consequence-free) for my condo association to delay all roof shingle replacements until January? [more inside]
posted by amtho on Aug 10, 2009 - 3 answers

How do I cheaply hurricane-proof 15 large windows without paying through the nose? [more inside]
posted by Night_owl on Jun 1, 2009 - 5 answers

Where do city birds go when a hurricane hits? [more inside]
posted by abdulf on Nov 6, 2008 - 5 answers

Does zip code 77006 (in Houston) have power? How could I find out if a certain address has power yet? [more inside]
posted by rmless on Sep 24, 2008 - 13 answers

What was Michael Chertoff talking about when he said 1.5 people died? [more inside]
posted by jesirose on Sep 11, 2008 - 8 answers

Flying into Texas on Saturday, during a hurricane - is this sheer folly? [more inside]
posted by adrianhon on Sep 11, 2008 - 17 answers

What food should I buy in preparation for Hurricane Ike, and how should I eat it? [more inside]
posted by jschu on Sep 10, 2008 - 23 answers

I'll have some free time (a week) after Labor Day (Sept. 1). I really really like Miami Beach; I have been there several times in the winter and once in early July. Will hurricane season make a short trip right after Labor Day this year a nightmare? I don't mind really hot/humid weather I do mind hurricanes... Even if the weather is O.K., will South Beach be dead anyway? I can't go earlier than that, and I can't go later. Personal experiences of Miami Beach in September and good weather resources welcome. Thanks!!!
posted by PenguinBukkake on May 20, 2008 - 2 answers

Has anyone tracked the historical accuracy of different types of hurricane trajectory prediction models? [more inside]
posted by The Straightener on Aug 17, 2007 - 7 answers

I am in need of current and historical facts and numbers regarding Hurricane Katrina. For example, how many people are still living in FEMA trailers? How many people have left New Orleans for good? Also, historical numbers, how many homes were destroyed? How many people were left homeless? etc. Thanks
posted by captainscared on Jul 14, 2007 - 10 answers

What type of wood should we use for historically-appropriate exterior window shutters? Details inside, special interest for those in hurricane-prone coastal areas. [more inside]
posted by Robert Angelo on Jun 6, 2006 - 9 answers

What should you take into a tropical post-hurricane situation? [more inside]
posted by TrashyRambo on May 18, 2006 - 13 answers

What are the current challenges in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina? [more inside]
posted by photoslob on Apr 9, 2006 - 3 answers

TravelFilter: Any advice for traveling to New Orleans over spring break with college students for a service project? [more inside]
posted by Smarson on Feb 20, 2006 - 16 answers

Was wondering if anyone knew the Australian name for a hurricane/tropical storm/typhoon/cyclone. I have tried google-ing this but can't seem to find anything but lists of hurricane names... it came up over dinner last week and has been driving me mad!
posted by dazedandconfused on Jan 17, 2006 - 13 answers

Can anyone find a larger version of this photo?
posted by gummo on Oct 28, 2005 - 6 answers

My Dad got spanked by Wilma pretty hard. I rounded up some supplies and want to send them to him. Do any of the major shippers offer help/discounts for p2p hurricane aid? [more inside]
posted by neilkod on Oct 26, 2005 - 3 answers

I've just been asked to deploy to New Orleans as a Red Cross volunteer (mi). [more inside]
posted by efalk on Oct 22, 2005 - 9 answers

What was the Katrina damage 50 miles inland? [more inside]
posted by pomegranate on Sep 22, 2005 - 10 answers

Shouldn't hurricane track predictions have a skewed distribution due to the nature/direction of steering winds? [more inside]
posted by Chuckles on Sep 22, 2005 - 5 answers

The Red Cross requires a three-week hitch, getting me back two days too late for my calendar. FEMA doesn't want help. I'm told that there are organizations across the country who are looking for volunteers to help with all manner of aid for Katrina victims. I just need a floor to sleep on and three squares, and I'll work 18 hours days feeding dogs or helping people fill out paperwork or cook food or whatever. Can anybody point me to some such organizations?
posted by waldo on Sep 13, 2005 - 21 answers

I'd like to donate to the Katrina relief effort. I don't have a credit card, but am set up with Paypal. Paypal seems to want me to donate to the United Way. [more inside]
posted by jikel_morten on Sep 7, 2005 - 13 answers

Why would FEMA cut the emergency communication lines in Jefferson Parish? [more inside]
posted by aaronetc on Sep 6, 2005 - 18 answers

Heartless Bastard filter: Who stands to make beaucoup cash money from the New Orleans disaster? [more inside]
posted by mds35 on Sep 6, 2005 - 25 answers

Amid the original concerns about a Cat 3 or higher hurricane hitting New Orleans was the above-ground cemetery circumstances in the city. I'm not sure this thread could be any more ghoulish than what the status quo is but, has anyone heard anything about the status of the cemeteries in New Orleans?
posted by Jazznoisehere on Sep 3, 2005 - 10 answers

I am looking for a recording of a recent radio interview with New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin on radio with WWL's Garland Robinette. The interview took place sometime around 6 or 6:30 am UTC (- or roughly a half hour to an hour ago as I am posting this), and is the most amazing thing I've ever heard from a politician. Some quick-on-the-draw person must have recorded it. [more inside]
posted by taz on Sep 2, 2005 - 41 answers

The hurricane has my mother remembering a saying from back in the 1930s or 1940s. She says men who were trying to show off their muscles (flexing, striking a pose) would commonly say "Powerful Katrina!" Somewhat in the way I guess we might make a Popeye joke. Try Googling "Powerful Katrina" today of course and I get only hurricane news. Does anyone know: Is the phrase from an old comic strip, radio show, an opera, or did my mom dream the whole thing?
posted by GaelFC on Sep 1, 2005 - 8 answers

How much economic activity did New Orleans generate? [more inside]
posted by raaka on Aug 31, 2005 - 10 answers

Are there any penalties for those ignoring a mandatory evacuation? [more inside]
posted by tuxster on Aug 30, 2005 - 17 answers

The son of Hurricane Ivan ?. Apparently the forces which generated Ivan respawned a tropical storm near Texas. To mefi meteoreologist, is this a first time event or there's some precedent ?
posted by elpapacito on Sep 23, 2004 - 7 answers