Home Depot, Lowes, out of plywood.

[trof]

In Foley Alabama, my home town.
We're about 10 miles due north of Gulf Shores, half way between Mobile and Pensacola.
I was there to pick up some furnace/AC filters.
Parking lot was almost full.

I think Ivan will continue its westard move and go in around New Orleans, which is about the worst place it could hit.
I'll be watching the projected storm track very closely over the next 24-48 hours.
http://www.wunderground.com/tropical/tracking/at200409_5day.html

We have a place we can bail to about 100 miles north of mobile if need be.

[2Design]

1. amazing how this storm has avoid large areas of people concentration

it has destroyed...but less than it would have if it went over the original path

[Kathy in Cambridge]

2. I hope Ivan spares New Orleans

isn't most of the city below sea level?

[benburch]

3. Bought some 3/4" plywood in IL this weekend...

$29 a sheet. NOT cheap.

[SW FL Dem]

4. Wish I were closer, I have 15 sheets in my garage

that I stood in line for when Ivan was headed our way. Stay safe and dry!

[Ganja Ninja]

5. I bought 12 sheets of 1/2" 3 ply on Friday in Tampa.

As soon as I bought it the storm changed course.

[TrogL]

6. I thought the US had lots and lots of softwood lumber

Maybe they should re-think the illegal tarriff on Canadian lumber.

[Warpy]

8. maybe they should stop sending it to Iraq

[yewberry]

7. Question for you, trof (and others in hurricane zones)

...if you don't mind. My husband is going to go down to FL to help a friend rebuild a little--Do you think wood (like 4x4's, fencing) will be in short supply there (mid-coast FL) in a couple of weeks? Should he bring some?

Appreciate your help, thanks in advance.

[trof]

9. Hard to say, tofu.

Welcome to DU, BTW.
:hi:
2X4s or 2X6s if they're framing a building.
Hurricane clips.
Plywood was already in short supply and $$$$.
Probably best to call ahead and ask.

[trof]

10. Update:

It ain't lookin' good down here in L.A. (Lower Alabama)
We've got all the outside stuff (missiles) inside, important files in a briefcase, silver in the car. Took down and lashed the swing on the dock and the one up here on the deck.
I'll be watching this throughout the night and into the early a.m. We'll make the bail out decision then.

Three of the 5 NOAA computer models have Ivan coming through our area. It was only two this morning.

I coulda done without this.
Keep all digits crossed.

[brook]

11. Digits crossed...

while I chant for it to swerve! Sorry you're having to go through this. I'll be fretting about you and Mrs. Trof until we hear your "All Clear".