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First of all, to keep this on topic, I've tried mounting the antenna in different places to get the best reception; I've tried in the dash above the head unit, in the dash above the passenger side vents, on the windshield at bottom and on the windshield at top. It seems that on the top of the windshield is the best place for a good signal and although the antenna seems to be meant to be mounted outside of the car, I didn't want to do that.
Now, about hurricanes, there are several reasons why people stay or leave but it's usually about money. Poor people just don't have the resources to evacuate, some don't have a car and even if they did they wouldn't have the money to get a hotel. Then there is the hours upon hours of 2 million plus people in traffic. Sometimes the elderly can't be moved or don't want to be moved. Lastly, some people are just stubborn and don't evacuate. I have been in all of these situations. It's really a last minute scramble waiting on the path forecast to see if it's heading our way and then be able to book a hotel before they're all sold out.
What I'm after by watching the tv news is after the storm so I can see where we can get supplies and food, sometimes for up to three weeks before things are semi back to normal. I also have a NOAA radio to listen to before and during the storm. The radar app on the phone is my best source of information but that signal is hard to get during the storm. If you've read the other thread on here about fitting a bed in the back, I've noted that was just in case a hotel is not available. What needs to be understood here is that all of these things are last minute viable options. Roads get closed, hotels get fully booked and cell towers get damaged. I'd rather have all of these options than just what is within the FEMA guidelines. Lastly, gasoline has never been a problem, 20 minutes in the car in my yard doesn't take much at all; I've done that to charge the phone before.
Now, about hurricanes, there are several reasons why people stay or leave but it's usually about money. Poor people just don't have the resources to evacuate, some don't have a car and even if they did they wouldn't have the money to get a hotel. Then there is the hours upon hours of 2 million plus people in traffic. Sometimes the elderly can't be moved or don't want to be moved. Lastly, some people are just stubborn and don't evacuate. I have been in all of these situations. It's really a last minute scramble waiting on the path forecast to see if it's heading our way and then be able to book a hotel before they're all sold out.
What I'm after by watching the tv news is after the storm so I can see where we can get supplies and food, sometimes for up to three weeks before things are semi back to normal. I also have a NOAA radio to listen to before and during the storm. The radar app on the phone is my best source of information but that signal is hard to get during the storm. If you've read the other thread on here about fitting a bed in the back, I've noted that was just in case a hotel is not available. What needs to be understood here is that all of these things are last minute viable options. Roads get closed, hotels get fully booked and cell towers get damaged. I'd rather have all of these options than just what is within the FEMA guidelines. Lastly, gasoline has never been a problem, 20 minutes in the car in my yard doesn't take much at all; I've done that to charge the phone before.
