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[Dubbedinenglish]

Just to help my own curiosity and understanding...

If one drinks tapwater all the time, why would one need to add bleach to tapwater in order to drink it in the aftermath of a hurricane? Is it just due to the few days storage and something contaminating it over time?

Treatment plants and pump stations may fail due to damage and flooding can contaminate groundwater sources.

 

[Agent_Carnage]

You can keep Tap water in a container

https://www.thoughtco.com/does-tap-water-go-bad-3975981

It will be fine if you plan to store it for emergencies but it could go bad as in growing algae if you keep it for few months.

A week will be fine.

 

[Grym]

Treatment plants and pump stations may fail due to damage and flooding can contaminate groundwater sources.

But if you fill containers and bathtubs with tapwater right now, it doesn't need bleach? It is only an issue if you try to drink from the tap after the hurricane?

 

[LiquidMetal14]

So, am I dead in lake county or what?

Where in lake county? I'm working there now hahaha

 

[IggyChooChoo]

Another reminder, if you can, get tap water and add a table spoon of standard, unscented bleach to it. You'll be fine drinking it as long as it's clear afterwards. Drink it first, then the sealed stuff you might have gotten.

To be clear, the safe ratio is half a teaspoon of bleach for every 5 gallons.

 

[Ponn]

You can keep Tap water in a container

https://www.thoughtco.com/does-tap-water-go-bad-3975981

It will be fine if you plan to store it for emergencies but it could go bad as in growing algae if you keep it for few months.

A week will be fine.

If we don't use the tub water I throw my couple ferrets in there and let them play around.

 

[Dreams-Visions]

The latest GFS model (running now) has shifted west considerably, and also stalled Irma prior to landfall to strengthen. This is a horrible run for Miami...

Again this is a model and need to see where the Euro lands which has been slightly more accurate, but if both show Miami at Day 4, then be prepared.

If that right here happens...we're gonna get fucked up. No ifs ands or buts.

 

[Epsilon-delta]

Please nobody put a tablespoon of bleach per one gallon of water.

That is too much.

 

[fluffydelusions]

Reposting:

Hurricane Irma damage in pictures: Barbuda, St Barts and St Martin WRECKED

More at the link
http://www.express.co.uk/news/weath...res-Caribbean-photos-storm-floods-photographs

 

[Zen Aku]

Another reminder, if you can, get tap water and add a table spoon of standard, unscented bleach to it. You'll be fine drinking it as long as it's clear afterwards. Drink it first, then the sealed stuff you might have gotten.

Disregard this post please. Teaspoon not table spoon. That's way too much fucking bleach.

 

[Izayoi]

Reposting:

Why? You posted it like 9 posts ago.

 

[M.W.]

Did I hear it's the strongest recorded hurricane in history? Is that true? Stay safe Florida GAF.

 

[LiK]

Did I hear it's the strongest recorded hurricane in history? Is that true? Stay safe Florida GAF.

Strongest in the Atlantic. Pretty dire.

 

[GaimeGuy]

Disregard this post please. Teaspoon not table spoon. That's way too much fucking bleach.

Even a teaspoon per gallon is way too much.

 

[Green Yoshi]

So, Irma is the strongest Atlantic storm in history. Damn.

Story

Twenty years after Kyoto. Really depressing.

 

[fluffydelusions]

The four "most solid" buildings on Saint Martin, shared by France and the Netherlands, were destroyed, French Interior Minister Gérard Collomb said.
Significant damage is also being reported in the Dutch section.

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin...medium=website&utm_content=link&ICID=ref_fark

 

[PumpkinSpice]

When's the last time a Category 5 storm had a direct hit on Miami? I'm imagining total devastation.

 

[FiggyCal]

I couldn't find water last night, but honestly, 2 dollars for a gallon of ice tea. A little less than that for a gallon of Publix's lemonade. I mean... that's pretty reasonable.

 

[GoldenEye 007]

I always took the bleach in tap water thing to be more for ensuring any remaining bacteria is killed from the tub you're putting the water in. Not necessarily to treat the tap water itself since obviously it would be fine on its own.

But stagnant water for a week or more? Yuck. Gimmie dat bleach.

 

[Abstrusity]

The epa recommends 1/2 teaspoon for 8 gallons. A tablespoon is a huge amount

Generally yes, but this is an emergency and will likely suit for a few days, where it will break down like the chlorine in tap water. Obviously, if your tap water is still good, you should drink that. But if it's not, diluted and broken down bleach will do less damage than no water or contaminated water.


OH shit, over been auto correcting to tablespoon. No ooo, it's TEASPOON. Sorry, on my phone for the past couple days

 

[rhino4evr]

If Miami gets a direct category 5 hit we are talking the most expensive hurricane in history without question. The property in Miami and along the east coast is some of the most valuable in the country. It was also have long term effects on the travel industry for years to come.

 

[Carpe Carnim]

Can we get a mod or another trustworthy source to compile SoFla contacts for people not evacuating. It looks like I was activated, but I'll be on an island fornthe duration and will be handling our city's emergency plans, and will not be able to coordinate Lee and Collier GAFers

 

[_SAKY_]

When's the last time a Category 5 storm had a direct hit on Miami? I'm imagining total devastation.

Andrew 1992. landfall was about 20 miles from Miami

EDIT: Devastating indeed

 

[FiggyCal]

Generally yes, but this is an emergency and will likely suit for a few days, where it will break down like the chlorine in tap water. Obviously, if your tap water is still good, you should drink that. But if it's not, diluted and broken down bleach will do less damage than no water or contaminated water.


OH shit, over been auto correcting to tablespoon. No ooo, it's TEASPOON. Sorry, on my phone for the past couple days

Why would the water get contaminated?

 

[TheCochese]

Generally yes, but this is an emergency and will likely suit for a few days, where it will break down like the chlorine in tap water. Obviously, if your tap water is still good, you should drink that. But if it's not, diluted and broken down bleach will do less damage than no water or contaminated water.


OH shit, over been auto correcting to tablespoon. No ooo, it's TEASPOON. Sorry, on my phone for the past couple days

You really need to check your posts before posting. People could get really sick if they took that as gospel.

 

[GoldenEye 007]

Why would the water get contaminated?

Maybe the tub itself wasn't perfectly sanitized beforehand?

 

[Carpe Carnim]

Why would the water get contaminated?

Rising groundwater causing uplift and breaking water mains, or intrusion into well water from broken or overflowing septic tanks.

 

[Kusagari]

Andrew 1992. landfall was about 20 miles from Miami

EDIT: Devastating indeed

The direct hit for Andrew was Homestead, which looked like this afterward:

 

[Zen Aku]

Have there been any reports for lost of life yet?

 

[Abstrusity]

Why would the water get contaminated?

Burst or damaged pipes, wells being filled with rain and sediment, water treatment plants where applicable taking damage.

 

[BladeoftheImmortal]

I've heard Irma is fake news from a very reliable source. What is everyone worried about?

 

[GaimeGuy]

When's the last time a Category 5 storm had a direct hit on Miami? I'm imagining total devastation.

There have only been 3 category 5 storms to hit the US. Ever


Irma is making Andrew look like a puppy.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Effects_of_Hurricane_Andrew_in_Florida


Plenty of hurricanes hit Miami. Hurricanes are huge. Andrew made landfall in Homestead, about 20 miles away from Miami.

Last major (Cat 3+) hurricane to actually make landfall on Miami proper was Hurricane King in 1950, according to wiki

 

[Abstrusity]

You really need to check your posts before posting. People could get really sick if they took that as gospel.

You are right, I've been pushing dangerous info on accident. This is bad. I have no way of removing those posts quickly.

 

[e_i]

Tropical Storm Katia forms in the Gulf of Mexico

 

[GaimeGuy]

You are right, I've been pushing dangerous info on accident. This is bad. I have no way of removing those posts quickly.

Edit it.

 

[SugarDaddy]

Posting this here:


All the info you need about storing/treating water for consumption

https://jvwcd.org/water/emergency

How much chlorine do I need to use?

Add 1/4 teaspoon (16 drops) of bleach per gallon of water if the water is cloudy

OR

Add 1/8 teaspoon (8 drops) if the water is clear.

 

[MartyStu]

Looks like it is going to miss Tally. Great for me!

Looks like it is going to nail South Florida, particularly places like West Palm Beach.

All my family is there. I am scared for them Gaf.

 

[GaimeGuy]

Tropical Storm Katia forms in the Gulf of Mexico

Does that make 4 storms in the gulf and southern Atlantic, now?

 

[fluffydelusions]

Does that make 4 storms in the gulf and southern Atlantic, now?

3 unless I'm missing one....Irma, Jose, Katia.

 

[Dimitri LH]

Already feeling winds and rains here in PR, luckly im on the west edge (aguadilla) so i wont be feeling it as hard the east. Power is already struggleling to stay on.

 

[MrNelson]

Does that make 4 storms in the gulf and southern Atlantic, now?

3

People keep posting about Katia as if she just happened, but she's been around all day at this point.

 

[zethren]

Stay safe, FloridaGAF. I'm in Atlanta and it's looking like we might get some pretty bad hits here too, but probably nothing like Florida...

 

[OmegaSmash]

Already feeling winds and rains here in PR, luckly im on the west edge (aguadilla) so i wont be feeling it as hard the east. Power is already struggleling to stay on.

I'm on the mountainous side of Bayamon and I somehow still have electricity. Usually this kind of rain and wind would have knocked off the power by now. Heard from a friend that the area around San Patricio lost it's light 40 minutes ago.

 

[Spinluck]

The direct hit for Andrew was Homestead, which looked like this afterward:

I was nothing but a baby when Andrew hit, and my parents were living in a shitty apartment in South Broward close to Miami. Couldn't imagine what that was like as a parent. They told me they duck taped the windows and hoped for the best, while it sounded like a 100 trains outside were passing by.

Andrew was also remembered for the amount of tornadoes it spawned which I think was in the 20s. Absolutely monstrous.

I'll never forget seeing pics of how it completely flattened Homestead for the first time.

 

[cordy]

Homie lives in West Palm. Told him to get the fuck out.

This is crazy. It's reminding me of when I was a kid in FL and seeing shit about Andrew on TV.

 

[Abstrusity]

Edit it.

Done.
Thanks for pointing it out.

 

[sflufan]

Broward County has ordered mandatory evacuation of those living east of Federal Highway (US1)

https://www.local10.com/weather/hurricane-irma/mandatory-evacuations-ordered-for-broward-county

 

[gaiages]

Looks like it is going to miss Tally. Great for me!

Looks like it is going to nail South Florida, particularly places like West Palm Beach.

All my family is there. I am scared for them Gaf.

Yeah we'll probably get some heavy rain but looks like we'll dodge the worst of it.

Fingers crossed it doesn't veer west again, at least.

 

[GaimeGuy]

The latest GFS model (running now) has shifted west considerably, and also stalled Irma prior to landfall to strengthen. This is a horrible run for Miami...

Again this is a model and need to see where the Euro lands which has been slightly more accurate, but if both show Miami at Day 4, then be prepared.

If the GFS holds, that would be a direct hit to Miami at Labor Day Hurricane strength. :O

 

[e_i]

Reasons why Miami is probably fucked.

And no one has heard from anyone from Barbuda.