klr evac. from new orleans - nklr
Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2008 12:29 pm
OK, not that anyone asked, but here are my evacuation plans from New
Orleans; I have opted on evacuating on my KLR if I have to bail.
I was in New Orleans for Katrina and learned my lesson. My old place
had about 4'5" of water, in my new place, in a worst case scenario, I
would have about 5' - inside, I am 5'10". Luckily, the weather
forecasters are saying that Gustov should not be a repeat of Katrina.
But it is too early to predict where it will land.
I bought some basic stuff, batteries, candles, water, can food for
about 3 days; cigars, Martel, and some 9mm rounds. I put anything of
value up high in the house and wrapped my good cloths in plastic bags.
My next move is to get my cars up high. A downtown parking lot,
above the 3rd fl., hopefully!
Then, wait it out, and depending on the forecast, at the last minute,
I will (hopefully according to plan) ride the KLR out. I will only
leave if it is mandatory, or if it looks really bad for us depending
on the tidal surge vs. the levees. My KLR has Pelicans, a tail bag,
and a tank bag, so I can carry about 3-4 days worth of cloths, plus
camping gear. I still have a day or two until I have to make a
decision, so for now I wait.
Where will I go, if I have to go? Beats me, I have not planned that
far ahead yet.
Eddie (03' KLR - "la poderosa" vs. Gustav")