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Old 08-28-2023, 08:09 AM
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Originally Posted by defrey12 View Post
You obviously haven’t lived in Florida very long. It’s what you do to escape the never ending “news” cycle. Prepare, then have a party! Done ✅
Ihave llived in Florida all my life. I know many people who lost their homes, their jobs/income, and a few who lost their lives. I have seen hurricanes make a last minute turn and catch people off guard. People who do not heed warnings and surf in the waters only to get killed by the rip current. People who chose to stay outside for a better view and a tree falls on them, killing them instantly. Power lines that have fallen onto the roads and electrocuting individuals. People who choose to drive and die when they do not correctly guess how deep the water is. Floods in neighborhoods where people have to be evacuated by boat. Debris blown everywhere hitting and injuring those who did not remain inside. Doors and windows shattered and blown open. Roofs torn off and water leaking into homes. Trees uprooted and falling on cars and homes. Tornados and water spouts, weeks without power, I can go on and on.

Forgive me if I choose to remain sober and alert. But, the choice is always yours to make.

Last edited by Randall55; 08-28-2023 at 08:16 AM.