Too late now, it looks like the bedroom closet with my caged hockey helmet on, hell maybe the whole uniform..
Hurricane Irma
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Yea, brad said it would be damn near impossible to get out.
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I was here for Andrew- very small, tight but powerful storm. Geographically speaking, Irma covers a much wider area. And don't worry about Jose- one issue at a time. The current projected path of Jose takes it out into the Atlantic- no threat to mainland. Focus on what's in front of you.
If you're new to FL, or have never experienced a storm of this magnitude, the flight or flight syndrome is strong. My advice- it's too late to flee at this point. Hunker down, make yourself as safe as possible. You'll get thru it. Being stranded on the road is a far worse option.
As a SoFla LEO, I've lived/worked thru every storm since '82. They are trying but panic/hysteria only makes things worse. This is the best, most organized response I've ever seen from the FL govt.- good on Gov. Scott- and recovery response will be quick.
Keep your heads on your shoulders, folks, and stay safe.
Lee
That's what I'm thinking too. My biggest concern is broken windows. I'm two weeks post-op (major surgery) and pretty much useless to my wife. We've been looking for plywood and someone to hang it for several days without any luck. Other than that, we're as ready as we can get.
Looks like Irma is tracking a bit more to the west, and now they're saying that the east coast of Florida (ie. Miami area) will be lesser impacted for the most part. Heavy storm surge and high wind expected to hit the entire west coast of Florida. Early preparation and evacuations (along with an excellent and organized hurricane response from Gov. Scott) will go a long way to minimizing injuries/deaths and property damage. I think that Florida's preparations and response will become a model for other states going forward.
We left late Wed night. The state had vehicles out getting gas to people on the side of the road, accidents were getting cleared, police directing traffic at service stations for fuel. I could not believe the amount of material headed to Florida; convoys of huge generators, utility trucks, wire, poles, ambulances, ert trailers etc. The spooling up of the navy and other fed forces is also incredible.
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Long FEMA train with fuel and container cars spotted heading into FLa yesterday on the west side.
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Floridas prep for hurricanes was actually looked at as part of the problem when New Orleans got hit. Floridas response has been so good that people didn't realize how bad FEMA was. FL was doing all the work and FEMA was more like the Calvary showing up later on. It looks like FEMA has improved quite a bit since
Stay safe man. Where in mass are you from originally?
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Have all lanes on the interstate been turned North yet?
Not here.
Florida doesn't **** around when it comes to being ready.
Fema has improved from what I've seen here in Beaumont.
Red Cross top notch too. They're going through neighborhoods giving out supplies. Churches giving out water and meals to people in need as well.
It's in my opinion good for the community, in the sense of togetherness.
Red Cross top notch too. They're going through neighborhoods giving out supplies. Churches giving out water and meals to people in need as well.
It's in my opinion good for the community, in the sense of togetherness.
Down to Cat 3! Let's hope for the best!!!
Until it hits the gulf/Atlantic waters. Supposed to be a 4 by the time it hits me. Fingers crossed though.
Found a local watering hole open. Might be a while before we can get out.
Now that's my kind of prep.
I'm almost done with everything. Moved the car over, and made room for my truck to back into the garage door. Might throw a few more tapcons into the wood. Also need to see if I can score some more beer. lol
Now THAT is proper prep!
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