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Post by genny on Sept 8, 2017 16:17:53 GMT
FYI if you know of anyone looking for a place, Columbus, GA has just opened the civic center and all of the rec centers for evacuees. Hotels are all sold out, gas is selling out here and what's left the price is going up on and water is looking to be scarce. It's not ideal but if you're almost out of gas, I guess it will do. I also have friends in the pet business who still have boarding room if it becomes necessary for anyone. The last storm track I saw put irma coming almost on top of us, but should only be tropical storm force by the time it gets here. Opal caused us some issues years ago, but I've never seen anything like this here. I hope it's all for nothing! Also, all the Ga State parks are open and entry is free if you have campers or camping gear. They will not turn anyone away - anyone needing that service can go on the Georgia Parks website for information. Atlanta Motor Speedway camp site is open to evacuees as well. I have friends in areas close to Columbus but not in the city proper with land and camper hookups if needed.
Niece is on the way here from Tampa. Left at 2am and what should normally be about 6 ½, They aren't here yet. They started on 75 but diverted onto 520 west on our advice. They seem to only be about 30-45 minutes away now, both of my kids got out of classes early today so they are home to greet them. Our local university where my kids are in school opened all open dorm beds to evacuating students from coastal Ga.
If any peas or family head to this area and need assistance please PM me. My house is now over capacity (there will be blow up mattresses on the floors til this passes) but I can certainly help assist in other ways!
Can't even concentrate at work today worrying for all those in the path.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 8, 2017 16:19:32 GMT
I'm up at the asscrack of dawn watching the most recent track which has it back coming up the middle of state. I know people who are evacuating from here, and evacuating to here. That's the problem with storms this size-there really isn't a place TO go. Lots of my friends are gathering together in the more solid homes. I am staying put. I am in a little apartment, on the ground floor. The physical area is not typically in a flood zone, so I am not worried about water intrusion. Where the apartment is situated, I am not worried about wind blowing a lot of loose stuff. By the time it gets here, it will be decreasing to a three or two. And while that is problem, it is not a category four like it will be when it hits south florida. I have been through many a storm and the thing to do is prepare the best you can and pray like crazy. I am running over to Publix for my last minute stuff and will spend the day getting ready. I have some cooking to do, I need to clean off my little porch. Beyond that, there really isn't anything else to do. Might go to the movies later this afternoon to get out of the house. I keep running through my check list in my head. The only thing I don't have is the stupid battery charger for my phone. There isn't one is the entire south east. I saw one at publix day before yesterday but as I was reaching for a hand reached out and grabbed it. That hand belonged to a woman that was almost twice my size and probably would have kicked my ass if I tried to insist it was mine, she had that mad as a hatter gotta have it storm craziness look in her eye...so I meekly walked away. Pissed but meekly. DITTO!!! We're not in a flood zone (we're in a zone D), so we shd be okay. It'll be a Cat 2 storm, pretty high winds... We're on the 3rd floor, so wind damage is our main concern. Stay in a safe part of your apt! What upsets me most is that w/o a radio, we'll have no idea if the storm is coming/passing/gone. I'm used to hearing sirens on LI that warn you. Prepping today--filling water bottles with Brita water (couldn't find bottled water!), cooking, baking, showering, etc........... Putting important papers, etc., in Ziplocs in the dishwasher. Be careful!!
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Post by pastlifepea on Sept 8, 2017 16:22:02 GMT
This is a dumb question but can things like Amazon Prime still get in? If so and anyone needs anything, I'm happy to use my account to help anyone order stuff. Stay safe peas. I think it depends where you are and what is still in stock. We have 3 distribution centers around here...Tampa, Ruskin, and Lakeland. Unforunately, most stuff that people need or think they need is long gone.
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Post by *KAS* on Sept 8, 2017 16:58:13 GMT
Yes, for any campers (RV or Tent), Atlanta Motor Speedway and Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama are open and free. Also includes access to showers/hot water and real bathrooms. I believe Charlotte Motor Speedway is also open for the same if that helps anyone.
AMS is less than 10 miles off I75, south of Atlanta, so you don't have to get all the way to the city.
If anyone needs more info on this, please tag me or message me and I'm happy to help. I'm in Richmond for the NASCAR race right now, but can get you maps and more detailed info today.
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Post by bosoxbeth on Sept 8, 2017 17:46:26 GMT
Be safe, everyone. I'm up in NY watching the news and listening to the radio and worrying. My parents live in Boca Raton. Any Boca Peas? They plan to stay home and ride it out. I don't like it and feel they should consider coming up north. But they are being stubborn!
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Post by rodeomom on Sept 8, 2017 18:00:48 GMT
I'm up at the asscrack of dawn watching the most recent track which has it back coming up the middle of state. I know people who are evacuating from here, and evacuating to here. That's the problem with storms this size-there really isn't a place TO go. Lots of my friends are gathering together in the more solid homes. I am staying put. I am in a little apartment, on the ground floor. The physical area is not typically in a flood zone, so I am not worried about water intrusion. Where the apartment is situated, I am not worried about wind blowing a lot of loose stuff. By the time it gets here, it will be decreasing to a three or two. And while that is problem, it is not a category four like it will be when it hits south florida. I have been through many a storm and the thing to do is prepare the best you can and pray like crazy. I am running over to Publix for my last minute stuff and will spend the day getting ready. I have some cooking to do, I need to clean off my little porch. Beyond that, there really isn't anything else to do. Might go to the movies later this afternoon to get out of the house. I keep running through my check list in my head. The only thing I don't have is the stupid battery charger for my phone. There isn't one is the entire south east. I saw one at publix day before yesterday but as I was reaching for a hand reached out and grabbed it. That hand belonged to a woman that was almost twice my size and probably would have kicked my ass if I tried to insist it was mine, she had that mad as a hatter gotta have it storm craziness look in her eye...so I meekly walked away. Pissed but meekly. DITTO!!! We're not in a flood zone (we're in a zone D), so we shd be okay. It'll be a Cat 2 storm, pretty high winds... We're on the 3rd floor, so wind damage is our main concern. Stay in a safe part of your apt! What upsets me most is that w/o a radio, we'll have no idea if the storm is coming/passing/gone. I'm used to hearing sirens on LI that warn you. Prepping today--filling water bottles with Brita water (couldn't find bottled water!), cooking, baking, showering, etc........... Putting important papers, etc., in Ziplocs in the dishwasher. Be careful!! Just saw on TV NOT to put stuff in the dishwasher! The water can back up into the dishwasher. They said it was not water tight.
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Post by whipea on Sept 8, 2017 18:33:23 GMT
Be safe, everyone. I'm up in NY watching the news and listening to the radio and worrying. My parents live in Boca Raton. Any Boca Peas? They plan to stay home and ride it out. I don't like it and feel they should consider coming up north. But they are being stubborn! I am not too far from Boca. Really, it is too late for them leave. Forget flying, airport closes today at 5PM and the likelihood of them finding seats is pretty much zero. Now driving, it may be too late too. Gas is hard to find and there is tons of traffic. Are they in east or west Boca? If they are east I believe they are under mandatory evacuation and they need to leave and go to friends or shelter now, major flood issues in the east. West Boca does not have the huge water surge issues but hope they like heat and 1200% humidity because we are all facing a few day to weeks without power. I hope they do ok, maybe next time they will go up north.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 8, 2017 18:41:28 GMT
rodeomom : Thank you! That's what I get for listening to FAcebook, et..... I'll make a new plan!
whipea: Oh gosh... I didn't even THINK of how hot it'll be up here on the 3rd floor w/o air conditioning!!! We keep it FREEZING (68) at night, and 72 during the day, and it's still hotter than houses I go to with their a/c set on 74!! DH has COPD, emphysema, heart issues, etc., and I have severe COPD, allergies and asthma. We do have inhalers, but that's it. This isn't gonna be easy!!!!! Prayers to you!
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Post by leftturnonly on Sept 8, 2017 18:54:46 GMT
rodeomom : Thank you! That's what I get for listening to FAcebook, et..... I'll make a new plan! whipea: Oh gosh... I didn't even THINK of how hot it'll be up here on the 3rd floor w/o air conditioning!!! We keep it FREEZING (68) at night, and 72 during the day, and it's still hotter than houses I go to with their a/c set on 74!! DH has COPD, emphysema, heart issues, etc., and I have severe COPD, allergies and asthma. We do have inhalers, but that's it. This isn't gonna be easy!!!!! Prayers to you! Right now, you need to go through the different contact numbers already given in this thread because you are both people who need additional assistance. I don't have the numbers immediately at hand so if ANYONE wants to jump in here with them, please do. What upsets me most is that w/o a radio, we'll have no idea if the storm is coming/passing/gone. FWIW, I've never found it to be a problem to know whether a hurricane had come or gone yet. It tends to make itself known in the most dramatic fashion. The only thing you need to remember is that all wind and rain stop during the eye. You literally can go outside and see beautiful sky straight above you. Be very wary if you do that, though, because it's only the eye and you have a full half of the storm to go through yet.
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Post by anxiousmom on Sept 8, 2017 19:00:36 GMT
Bay news 9 just said the shelters in pasco county and that there is a link on their page. Look first for the special needs shelters because they are better equipped for medical issues, but all shelters will have a limited medical team on hand.
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Post by rodeomom on Sept 8, 2017 19:00:45 GMT
rodeomom : Thank you! That's what I get for listening to FAcebook, et..... I'll make a new plan! whipea: Oh gosh... I didn't even THINK of how hot it'll be up here on the 3rd floor w/o air conditioning!!! We keep it FREEZING (68) at night, and 72 during the day, and it's still hotter than houses I go to with their a/c set on 74!! DH has COPD, emphysema, heart issues, etc., and I have severe COPD, allergies and asthma. We do have inhalers, but that's it. This isn't gonna be easy!!!!! Prayers to you! Right now, you need to go through the different contact numbers already given in this thread because you are both people who need additional assistance. I don't have the numbers immediately at hand so if ANYONE wants to jump in here with them, please do. What upsets me most is that w/o a radio, we'll have no idea if the storm is coming/passing/gone. FWIW, I've never found it to be a problem to know whether a hurricane had come or gone yet. It tends to make itself known in the most dramatic fashion. The only thing you need to remember is that all wind and rain stop during the eye. You literally can go outside and see beautiful sky straight above you. Be very wary if you do that, though, because it's only the eye and you have a full half of the storm to go through yet. Funny that quoted me! I live in Oklahoma
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Post by Pahina722 on Sept 8, 2017 19:02:01 GMT
rodeomom : Thank you! That's what I get for listening to FAcebook, et..... I'll make a new plan! whipea: Oh gosh... I didn't even THINK of how hot it'll be up here on the 3rd floor w/o air conditioning!!! We keep it FREEZING (68) at night, and 72 during the day, and it's still hotter than houses I go to with their a/c set on 74!! DH has COPD, emphysema, heart issues, etc., and I have severe COPD, allergies and asthma. We do have inhalers, but that's it. This isn't gonna be easy!!!!! Pr Right now, you need to go through the different contact numbers already given in this thread because you are both people who need additional assistance. I don't have the numbers immediately at hand so if ANYONE wants to jump in here with them, please do. What upsets me most is that w/o a radio, we'll have no idea if the storm is coming/passing/gone. FWIW, I've never found it to be a problem to know whether a hurricane had come or gone yet. It tends to make itself known in the most dramatic fashion. The only thing you need to remember is that all wind and rain stop during the eye. You literally can go outside and see beautiful sky straight above you. Be very wary if you do that, though, because it's only the eye and you have a full half of the storm to go through yet. Doing so is an awesome (as in full of awe) experience. When Erin (1995) dropped 150 year old tree on my house, during the eye the entire neighborhood was out looking at it. Many neighbors had been watching this monster tree rocking back and forth before it toppled and were shocked that we were all okay. Even though Erin was 'only' a Cat 1, the devastation she did because of her approach path was enough to convince me I never wanted to ride out any hurricane ever again.
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Post by leftturnonly on Sept 8, 2017 19:03:09 GMT
Funny that quoted me! I live in Oklahoma Even funnier, I've been in touch with long lost cousins in Oklahoma all morning. It's good to find little things to smile about at a time like this.
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Post by leftturnonly on Sept 8, 2017 19:05:44 GMT
Doing so is an awesome (as in full of awe) experience. When Erin (1995) dropped 150 year old tree on my house, during the eye the entire neighborhood was out looking at it. Many neighbors had been watching this monster tree rocking back and forth before it toppled and were shocked that we were all okay. Even though Erin was 'only' a Cat 1, the devastation she did because of her approach path was enough to convince me I never wanted to ride out any hurricane ever again. Yes, it is. I literally have goosebumps over the tree hitting your house. So glad you all were OK. Can't tell you how many people I know have had the same experience.
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Post by rodeomom on Sept 8, 2017 19:06:00 GMT
Funny that quoted me! I live in Oklahoma Even funnier, I've been in touch with long lost cousins in Oklahoma all morning. It's good to find little things to smile about at a time like this. Well maybe I'm your long lost cousin too.
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Post by azredhead on Sept 8, 2017 19:10:03 GMT
Hope and pray everyone stays safe and finds a good place! You're all welcome to come West its hot and not necessarily dry. We got a good storm last night but that's just typical monsoon for us. Stay SAFE!!!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 8, 2017 19:19:19 GMT
QUESTION: So, when is it safe to get out of our safe place (I'm choosing either my master bedroom closet or bathroom--they're adjacent to the stairwell, and seem to be the safest??? I'm hearing that the winds will die down and then stop, and then begin again. I don't want to peek out until this bitch is gone!!
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Post by leftturnonly on Sept 8, 2017 19:33:22 GMT
QUESTION: So, when is it safe to get out of our safe place (I'm choosing either my master bedroom closet or bathroom--they're adjacent to the stairwell, and seem to be the safest??? I'm hearing that the winds will die down and then stop, and then begin again. I don't want to peek out until this bitch is gone!! Please try to get some assistance now. You're going to need to shelter in place almost 24 hours according to the Weather Channel.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 8, 2017 19:36:35 GMT
QUESTION: So, when is it safe to get out of our safe place (I'm choosing either my master bedroom closet or bathroom--they're adjacent to the stairwell, and seem to be the safest??? I'm hearing that the winds will die down and then stop, and then begin again. I don't want to peek out until this bitch is gone!! Please try to get some assistance now. You're going to need to shelter in place almost 24 hours according to the Weather Channel. leftturnonly : The shelter is literally across the street here, but we'd have a tiny space and we'd have to bring out own bedding + we have 5 cats. I can't imagine waiting it out there......... Most people here are staying in these apartments and in their homes.
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Post by bosoxbeth on Sept 8, 2017 19:39:58 GMT
Be safe, everyone. I'm up in NY watching the news and listening to the radio and worrying. My parents live in Boca Raton. Any Boca Peas? They plan to stay home and ride it out. I don't like it and feel they should consider coming up north. But they are being stubborn! I am not to far from Boca. Really, it is too late for them leave. Forget flying, airport closes today at 5PM and the likelihood of them finding seats is pretty much zero. Now driving, it may be too late too. Gas is hard to find and there is tons of traffic. Are they in east or west Boca? If they are east I believe they are under mandatory evacuation and they need to leave and go to friends or shelter now, major flood issues in the east. West Boca does not have the huge water surge issues but hope they like heat and 1200% humidity because we are all facing a few day to weeks without power. I hope they do ok, maybe next time they will go up north. Whipea, thank you for your reply to my post. I hope you are SAFE and all will be well. My parents live in East Boca, in the downtown area, not too far from Mizner Plaza, if that helps. They are about one mile from the ocean. I'm really nervous and annoyed at how stubborn they are being about staying!
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Post by lostwithout2peas on Sept 8, 2017 19:40:25 GMT
My Son is stationed in North Carolina and lives in the dorms on base. I'm very worried as they are doing hurricane preperations. We live where there are no natural disasters and I'm kinda wigging out! What does he need for his room? What should he expect! Edited to add: never in my wildest dreams would I have thought I'd be posting to a hurricane thread!! 🤤 LaJeune? No, Seymour Johnson. Looks like he may be okay being that the storm track is tracking further west.
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Post by betty on Sept 8, 2017 19:54:31 GMT
The westward shift this morning put the eye passing about 20 miles to the west of us. That puts us on the "dirty" side of the storm. UGH! We've spent all day prepping the yard, patio, roof, helping neighbors, etc. It's going to be a rough one around here if the track doesn't shift again.
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Post by Linda on Sept 8, 2017 20:11:11 GMT
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I'm keeping everyone in the path of Irma in my thoughts.
What does "dirty" side of a hurricane mean?
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Post by leftturnonly on Sept 8, 2017 20:33:41 GMT
What does "dirty" side of a hurricane mean? Because of the turning of the earth, hurricanes hitting the US are spinning counter-clockwise. That's the direction the wind blows, and therefore, that's the direction the wind pushes the ocean surging it onto land. When you are on the dirty side, you get the full impact of the wind, rain and surge directly off of the ocean (or gulf). Tornadoes are also far more prevalent in that quadrant of a major storm.
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Post by leftturnonly on Sept 8, 2017 20:46:14 GMT
leftturnonly : The shelter is literally across the street here, but we'd have a tiny space and we'd have to bring out own bedding + we have 5 cats. I can't imagine waiting it out there......... Most people here are staying in these apartments and in their homes. You might change your mind about that. Do it sooner rather than later. You don't want to be outside with health issues when the weather begins to turn ugly. Winds greatly increase as you go upwards in a building. Glass shatters and becomes missiles. Hell, everything becomes a missile in hurricane wind. Most people are dumb. Don't be most people. The Weather Channel is showing Miami beach right now. The storm is more than a day away and they're not only beginning to see the edge of the clouds, the ocean is beginning to get a bit rough. High tide cut out 2-2.5 feet of sand. 10-12 feet of storm surge is going to come ashore there - and that's not counting the top of the waves.
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Post by ktdoesntscrap on Sept 8, 2017 20:52:39 GMT
I have seen this on Facebook.. I would call first but it might offer some reprieve.
Floridians, I just found out about this: Orlando's Rosen Hotels & Resorts chain just announced a $59/night hurricane "distress" rate for Florida residents at all seven locations which have a total of 6300 rooms. Free WiFi and you can bring your pets for no added fee. For anyone who is interested or has family in FL who need to evacuate!!
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Post by whipea on Sept 8, 2017 21:15:01 GMT
I am not to far from Boca. Really, it is too late for them leave. Forget flying, airport closes today at 5PM and the likelihood of them finding seats is pretty much zero. Now driving, it may be too late too. Gas is hard to find and there is tons of traffic. Are they in east or west Boca? If they are east I believe they are under mandatory evacuation and they need to leave and go to friends or shelter now, major flood issues in the east. West Boca does not have the huge water surge issues but hope they like heat and 1200% humidity because we are all facing a few day to weeks without power. I hope they do ok, maybe next time they will go up north. Whipea, thank you for your reply to my post. I hope you are SAFE and all will be well. My parents live in East Boca, in the downtown area, not too far from Mizner Plaza, if that helps. They are about one mile from the ocean. I'm really nervous and annoyed at how stubborn they are being about staying! They should be ok - looks like the storm is moving to the west. Just work on them for next time, tell them they are being selfish. They could end up as victims or at the least their selfishness could lead to a first responder risking his/her life. Thank you for the well wishes - I live in the central part of the county and am surrounded by dangerous junk food.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 8, 2017 21:26:59 GMT
What does "dirty" side of a hurricane mean? Because of the turning of the earth, hurricanes hitting the US are spinning counter-clockwise. That's the direction the wind blows, and therefore, that's the direction the wind pushes the ocean surging it onto land. When you are on the dirty side, you get the full impact of the wind, rain and surge directly off of the ocean (or gulf). Tornadoes are also far more prevalent in that quadrant of a major storm. Thanks for explaining. This is some scary stuff!
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Post by anxiousmom on Sept 8, 2017 21:32:46 GMT
Please try to get some assistance now. You're going to need to shelter in place almost 24 hours according to the Weather Channel. leftturnonly : The shelter is literally across the street here, but we'd have a tiny space and we'd have to bring out own bedding + we have 5 cats. I can't imagine waiting it out there......... Most people here are staying in these apartments and in their homes. I am sheltering at home, also in an apartment. But I am on the ground floor. I am also well prepared and have been through multiple hurricanes as an adult. I am familiar with the verbiage that the weather people use. I am completely confident in who I listen to for that weather news. If you aren't any of the above, please consider the shelter. Even for just Sunday night/Monday while the storm moves through. You can go home afterwards if the shelter is right there. The shelter volunteers are trained, they will have information and they will tell you when it is safe. They can be your hurricane sherpas. In the meantime, consider parking your tv on bay news 9 where they are giving out good solid information that can help ease your anxieties. One of which is to please remember that by the time the storm gets here it will no longer be a category 4 storm. While still dangerous, it will not be the same devastating storm the went through the Caribbean islands. I have found that the worst part is waiting and not having a plan. Make a plan, and tweak as needed, but don't allow the fear of the unknown to rule your decisions. Get information, plan, then execute. You will get through this.
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