Category 4

[nolapenguin]

This will be my last entry for a while. Hurricane Gustav is supposedly a category 4 now. It's not even past Cuba. It's location is further east than the NHC thought it would be. It's primed to enter the Gulf loop moving at 15 mph WNW.

Mayor Nagin has issued a mandatory evacuation beginning at 7p tonight. The city has asked all tourists to leave. The processing for busses out has been suspended and people can just show up and go.

I've tied down the playhouse. I've boarded some windows. I'm about to empty my shed, then pack the van. I haven't touched my clothes or work stuff.

We're beginning to panic. We're looking at our house like it's the last time.

I pray this is a drill.

It's not.

My NOLA peeps? Get out. Now.

Comments

[minipeds.livejournal.com]

We're looking at our house like it's the last time.
God, I've been doing that all day, I'm glad I'm not the only one feeling that way. Good luck, I hope everything goes smoothly for you.

[dethcherub.livejournal.com]

we'll be leaving at 4am-ish...hotel check in isn't until 4pm Sunday...we're getting ready to go put the car at the Galleria...we're all sick to our stomach...have quite a few neighbors staying...crazy!

[nontradstudent.livejournal.com]

good luck, i'm thinking of you. be safe xo

[defenestr8r.livejournal.com]

Watching helplessly from afar, again. Here's hoping the evacuation is as easy as it realistically can be, and completely unnecessary.

[evningwithgrace.livejournal.com]

Keep breathing my friend. Leaving late tonight to avoid traffic.

[greysil.livejournal.com]

I hope that you and your house make it thru alright.