Gustav’s dangerous aftermath
There is still no electricity in many of the surrounding parishes. New Orleans itself has patches where electricity is online, although crews are still working to clear debris from roadways and restore more power to customers. Storms and tornados are passing through. The danger has changed from the hurricane to its aftermath.
Hurricane Gustav now “nothing more than a powerful thunderstorm”
By the time it got to Mandeville, La., where I had evacuated to from New Orleans, Hurricane Gustav was nothing more than a powerful thunderstorm. The wind was gusty and a couple of trees fell. But it was certainly nothing worthy of hiding out in a hallway or needing to take cover.
Get the latest National Hurricane Center updates on Twitter
The National Hurricane Center now has an unofficial account on Twitter with the latest storm updates. It’s a great way to receive the most important hurricane and tropical storm information without having to wade through volumes of forecasts rendered in UPPERCASE or sifting through endless RSS feeds. Follow nhc_noaa. Not on Twitter yet? Here’s how it works.
A nation fixated by Hurricane Gustav — but what about Hanna?
Apparently, there’s only one storm threatening the country. Its name is Hurricane Gustav. But wait. What about Hanna, the tropical storm bearing down on the Bahamas, Florida and Georgia?
What’s your airline doing about that hurricane? Here’s an inside look
People — at least the smart ones — in the path of a hurricane as formidable as Hurricane Gustav have to drop what they are doing and make preparations for the storm’s arrival. Airlines are no different. Here are some insights and some tips from an airline employee’s point of view that might help you.
Don’t let a hurricane ruin your vacation: 5 tips
We decided to have a Labor Day party weekend at my parents’ house in Louisiana a couple of weeks ago. My husband and the kids and I drove down from Little Rock, and my brother flew in from Los Angeles to bring the new girlfriend home for the first time. But it’s that other visitor, Hurricane Gustav, who has us feeling uncomfortable.
Airline hurricane policies, nonrefundable tickets and Gustav
Friends of mine who live in New Orleans were on the road heading to higher ground this morning. The New Orleans airport is closing at 6 pm this evening (Sunday). Some airlines have been adding larger aircraft to flights, getting thousands of additional customers out of harms way. But what are the policies about nonrefundable tickets on most of America’s largest airlines in the wake of this hurricane.
Headed to hurricane country? Read this first
Here’s what you need to know if you’re headed to hurricane country.
The Perfect Storms: Gustav, Hanna foil Labor Day travel plans
If this were a movie, they’d call it The Perfect Storms. Travelers haven’t seen a Labor Day like this since 1935, when a record-breaking Category 5 hurricane churned through the Florida Keys, killing 400 people and destroying most of the Overseas Railroad.
Flying with Gustav: 5 things you need to know now
Think Hurricane Gustav won’t affect your travel plans? Think again. If you are planning to fly early next week, it probably won’t be business as usual. Here are five things you need to know now.