Hurricane

muskyed

muskyed

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To our fellow members from Florida, we are thinking and praying for you.
I really hope all of you if needed, can get safely out of the way.
Forums have their personalities, but in a way, we are all somewhat a family and care about each other. Looking forward to hearing from those affected when you have a chance.
 
I am thinking of the whole state. I am concerned from tv reporting on helene that too many folks do not know what's coming. For those of you that do know, help those who do not.

There is no such thing as a safe place in a hurricane. Plans are illusory, except the one labeled "Run". Camille's storm surge was 18 feet. In Katrina, my house with a 23 foot finished slab height should have been fine, except this time it came in around 29 feet. I'm looking for 35 to 40 feet my next time, but I won't be here to see it. Camille's winds made Katrina's look like a weak kitten. No real basis for comparison.

Everyone needs to get out, regardless of all else. No matter what is done, people are going to die -- don't let it be you or yours.

Flashlights -- one for each person. Radios. Batteries.

Get your hands on as much cash as you can -- someone will need it sooner or later -- it does not spoil.

Take your gun and ammo. Just in case. Desperate people will do desperate things.

Take your family photos and stuff that cannot be replaced or lived without.

Seek refuge where you can be secure and comfortable -- you're going to be a refugee for longer than you think. Avoid shelters at all costs, except your life. Once you survive, there is a long road ahead. It is best to go home in the best shape possible.

Chainsaw. For trees across your road. Plus -- never go into an attic without one. Some folks have had to escape to their roof, when attic was flooding, the hard way: by kicking out a panel of plywood, plus felt, and shingles (told me he thanked god the whole time it was a newer house and not old fashioned tongue in groove decking). Picture an extended family of 15, including 2 infants, in 140mph+ wind, huddled on the roof, sheltering the babies in the chimney's lee. They spent the next 4 hours up there. (It would have been much better to leave. Do not jump from the frying pan into the fire. Pick your spots carefully. Get the picture?)

At this point, if you do not have it, forget it. Hurry up. Time is wasting.

What have I missed?
 
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Thanks for the sentiments.

I’ve been through my share of TSs and hurricanes but in South Florida where I had full shutter protection and homes built to Dade County code. Now in Central Florida on an acre, in a 43-year-old house with 11 end-of-lifespan trees (three of them within striking distance to the house if toppled), and no shutters, I am concerned. We will likely experience 90-100 MPH sustained wind.

We have done what we can to prepare. Now it’s wait and hope the trees stay in the ground. Inconvenience I can deal with. I just hope the house and vehicles do not sustain any damage.
 
I just got off the phone with Delta Faucet for some warranty issues. The guy that helped me is in Tampa. I couldn't believe he was working. Said he was leaving work and evacuating his family. Traffic is already piling up. He said they were going south. This is terrible situation. God speed to everyone!!
 
muskyed said:
To our fellow members from Florida, we are thinking and praying for you.
I really hope all of you if needed, can get safely out of the way.
Forums have their personalities, but in a way, we are all somewhat a family and care about eachother. Looking forward to hearing from those affected when you have a chance.
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It's nice that people think of and pray for those in need, but what they also need is charitable donations. It's one thing to speak, but it's another thing to actually make a difference financially. Personally, I like Samaritan's Purse, as I trust them with my donations.
 
What do you do when you don’t have any “everyday” wine and there’s only “special” wine left and a hurricane approaches?

Why, of course, you drink vodka and open one of the bottles of “good stuff.” 😀

Be safe, my friends.

Edit: not trivializing the threat. Just trying to keep it light in the face of potential calamity.

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Samaritan's Purse did yeoman's work here. For a long time. They, and the Burners Without Borders -- both stood tall and long. Cannot fault the Purse's work in any way and their hearts are unquestionably good. Only criticism is they have become more and more political where it used to be just an extended hand. Sad to see such great folks and great work hijacked.
 
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dquarasr said:
What do you do when you don’t have any “everyday” wine and there’s only “special” wine left and a hurricane approaches?

Why, of course, you drink vodka and open one of the bottles of “good stuff.” 😀

Be safe, my friends.

Edit: not trivializing the threat. Just trying to keep it light in the face of potential calamity.

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You got it. Chin up. Good luck there .. we’re in your corner.
 
Automobile transport trucks have dropped hundreds of flood damaged cars to the tri-state.
 
Biloxi Boy said:
I am thinking of the whole state. I am concerned from tv reporting on helene that too many folks do not know what's coming. For those of you that do know, help those who do not.

There is no such thing as a safe place in a hurricane. Plans are illusory, except the one labeled "Run". Camille's storm surge was 18 feet. In Katrina, my house with a 23 foot finished slab height should have been fine, except this time it came in around 29 feet. I'm looking for 35 to 40 feet my next time, but I won't be here to see it.

Everyone needs to get out, regardless of all else. No matter what is done, people are going to die -- don't let it be you or yours.

Flashlights -- one for everyone. Radios. Batteries.

Get your hands on as much cash as you can -- someone will need it sooner or later -- it does not spoil.

Take your gun and ammo. Just in case. Desperate people will do desperate things.

Take your family photos and stuff that cannot be replaced or lived without.

Seek refuge where you can be secure and comfortable -- you're going to be a refugee for longer than you think. Avoid shelters at all costs, except your life. Once you survive, there is a long road ahead. It is best to go home in the best shape possible.

Chainsaw. Do not go into an attic without one. Some folks have had to escape to their roof, when attic was flooding, the hard way: by kicking out a panel of plywood, felt, and shingles. Picture an extended family of 15, including 2 infants, in 140mph+ wind, huddled on the roof, sheltering the babies in the chimney's lee. They spent the next 4 hours up there. (It would have been much better to leave. Do not jump from the frying pan into the fire. Pick your spots carefully. Get the picture?)

At this point, if you do not have it, forget it. Hurry up. Time is wasting.

What have I missed?
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a prayer, if your so inclined
 
muskyed said:
To our fellow members from Florida, we are thinking and praying for you.
I really hope all of you if needed, can get safely out of the way.
Forums have their personalities, but in a way, we are all somewhat a family and care about each other. Looking forward to hearing from those affected when you have a chance.
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Well said. 🙏👍
 
dquarasr said:
I just spoke to a friend from Sarasota. He bugged out to Panama City, a little over 400 miles.

Eighteen hours, averaged a little over 20MPH. Yikes.
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He might've been better off going south, rather than north.

My sister got from Venice to Ft Lauderdale. Took 6 hours for what's normally under 3 hours, but almost no chance of any kind of significant impact...

I still have family in Bradenton.

They're not right on the coast, but it's gonna be awfully sporty over there!

Even here in Orlando we're looking at possible cat 2 winds. 100mph or so...
 
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David in FL said:
He might've been better off going south, rather than north.

My sister got from Venice to Ft Lauderdale. Took 6 hours for what's normally under 3 hours, but almost no chance of any kind of significant impact...

I still have family in Bradenton.

They're not right on the coast, but it's gonna be awfully sporty over there!

Even here in Orlando we're looking at possible cat 2 winds. 100mph or so...
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David
and others affected
stay safe and I hope the power comes back on quickly and the damage is not too bad
 
Do not trust the predictions. Could be better or worse. This is nature and plays by her rules only. I learned the hard way. Gambling for money is one thing. If you stay because you feel you are "safe", you are gambling with your life and mental health. Strong action.
 
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