Prepping for storm

[JSRusso]

Hi everyone, I am new here in the Lake Denham area. I have never had to prepare for a tropical storm or hurricane and was hoping to get some advice from you all. What if anything should I have on hand, and any other helpful advice would be appreciated. Thanks!

[Velvet]

For example, do you leave the BBQ by the wall outside? I am not sure about this.
I have prepared with bottled water, dried food for several days, paper products, a manual generator with extension cords, 10 L gas in cans, charged up the iPhone and the power banks, car tank and cart tank full, checked on the neighbors if anyone needed help.
So far, in 5 years, I’ve never had to use any of it. I also have a Husky “card” table I can use for games or… it is strong enough to hold up the roof if it collapsed. I can get under it in an inner room in case of tornado. Fortunately the house is built high enough so no flooding, no big trees around and power lines are under ground.

[pikeselectric]

Hi there! Water bottles, non-perishable foods in case of a prolonged outage. We have been lucky in recent storms but you never know, power outages can happen at random. Also - Make sure your yard ornaments/furniture is locked away. Strong winds make those items projectiles.
From an electrical stand point - Be sure you have TVs/Computers/Valuable electronics unplugged. This is the best way to protect them from surge damage. Also, any outside lighting/items plugged in outside is most susceptible to surge damage and timers could need reset after an outage. Be safe! We are here for any needs you have after the storms! (352)748-6251 - Casandra with Pike's Electric

[EdFNJ]

I don't do much. Many people panic and over prepare which is why there is no bread or milk in the supermarkets (much like predicted snow storms up north). :) Bring in loose stuff from outside, turn my metal lanai table upside down and relax. Went through hurricane IRMA the 2nd year after we moved in and went through all the first time panic stuff including cases of water and filling the bath tub and while that was a real hurricane never even lost cable. Did have a 2 minute power outage. Most utilities (other than in the far north historic section) are buried underground. The "far northern areas" (aka historic section) really had it bad with a very long power outage. By the time the storms go over land to reach central FL they are lots of rain and wind. Of course there is a first time for everything but if I worried about every bad thing that could possible happen I'd have to renew my tranquilizers weekly. :D

This has always been my favorite "warning" video but it sortof applies here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6zaVYWLTkU

[tophcfa]

Stock up on water, gas, and beer/wine and buckle up!

[retiredguy123]

Hi everyone, I am new here in the Lake Denham area. I have never had to prepare for a tropical storm or hurricane and was hoping to get some advice from you all. What if anything should I have on hand, and any other helpful advice would be appreciated. Thanks!
Drive around town and buy as much toilet paper as you can. When you think you have enough, buy some more. (just kidding)

[Stu from NYC]

Drive around town and buy as much toilet paper as you can. When you think you have enough, buy some more. (just kidding)

If you have a lot you can sell some.

[Randall55]

Hi everyone, I am new here in the Lake Denham area. I have never had to prepare for a tropical storm or hurricane and was hoping to get some advice from you all. What if anything should I have on hand, and any other helpful advice would be appreciated. Thanks! One of the worst things that may happen is you lose your power. While you can, get a large plastic container with a lid, fill it with water and freeze it. This will help keep your food cool a little longer. When the power goes out, do not open the door until necessary.

Do you have a bathtub? Fill it with water. You may need it to flush your toilet, wash some clothes, or other uses. If you find you do not have to use it, water your plants. No sense in wasting all the water down the drain. Do not use as ddrinking water!

Fill containers with water for drinking, cooking, brushing your teeth, making coffee etc. Sometimes, water gets contaminated. Bottled water is not enough.

You may not have electricity for days. It is hot as hell in your house, no lights, no stove, no television, no internet, no way to store perishable food. I don't wish power loss on my worst enemy, it is that bad! Find a fix for these things while you can. Living without is going to test your nerves.

Charge all your phones and tablets before the hurricane and have an emergency charger for back up. Your relatives and friends will want to call to check up. If they can't reach you, they will panic. Also, you may need to call them or to call 911.

Stock up on batteries for flashlights, lanterns, radio etc.

Don't panic if you lose electricity. Volunteer trucks from other states head to our border before the hurricane hits. They wait in a safe area and enter as soon as the hurricane passes. Trucks will be in your area quicker than you think. As long as there is no damage, your power will be restored immediately. Sometimes, it may take longer. But, they will work long shifts to get the job done.

Place all your important papers and medications in a waterproof bag. Put them in a place where you can grab them quickly if you have to leave.

You may have roof damage and leaks. Have buckets or containers ready to catch the water.

Unplug all unnecessary electric items and cover your outside HVAC if possible.

Pack some clothes or have them ready to pack.

Make sure your car's gas tank is full. Sometimes, there is a gas shortage for a day or two.

Eat food from refrigerator and freezer now. It may spoil if power goes out.

Can you tell I experienced many hurricane aftermaths? Some will advise you it is a waste of time to prepare. I tell you "life is hell if you don't!" I learned this the hard way. Don't be a fool! Better to have than have not.

Most importantly, do not believe your power will not go out because they are underground. Have you seen the large towers and lines that run down the turnpike? They are not underground, are they? Need I say more? Hope not.

[rjn5656]

When it gets bad, shut off filter for your pool. Power hits are not good for it.

[Gpsma]

We are all going to die!

[Bill14564]

We are all going to die!

Sure sounds like it!

[Stu from NYC]

We are all going to die!

Only question is when.

Will our house float? Asking for a friend.

[Caymus]

Make sure your EV doesn't get wet.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/topstories/florida-residents-told-to-move-electric-cars-before-idalia-hits/ar-AA1fTY8x?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=a4575f7026ad47ce9527420c58d6d31c&ei=42

[Bjeanj]

Stock up on water, gas, and beer/wine and buckle up!

And chocolate. Don’t forget chocolate!

[Stu from NYC]

Above advise is right on. The media is talking about this on and on, scares people to death.

This place was engineered to move water as necessary to prevent flooding.

Follow basic precautions, stay indoors during the worst of it and you will be fine.

[JSRusso]

I’ve done my best to prepare for this first experience. I’ve got some backup power, flashlights, water, extension cords and enough non perishable food for at least a week. Full tank of gas in case I need to drive away. Will be checking in with the news to get the latest info. I appreciate all of your posts and insight. Coming from the northeast I’m used to the weather stations hyping things up for the ratings but as they say even a broken clock is right twice a day. I’m being cautious and hoping it’s not going to be as destructive as some of those past storms, hope you all remain safe. Thanks!

[CoachKandSportsguy]

Coming from the northeast I’m used to the weather stations hyping things up for the ratings but as they say even a broken clock is right twice a day.

unfortunately the government weather service was sued and lost about not enough information about a storm which there was loss of life, and they didn't report it and emphasize it enough for everyone to understand that it was a dangerous storm.

kind of like the shoe bomber. .

[bowlingal]

OMG...this storm will pass by Wed afternoon people. RELAX...this is not like a blizzard up north. Just remove all light objects to your garage. You DO NOT need to stock up on anything. It will be gone in about 12 hours. The storm is moving North/West away from the Villages, we are no longer in the cone. Yes, there will be wind gusts and rain, but we are not a direct hit. Probably will not lose elec, all wires are underground.

[Oceancouple]

I have lived in Florida since 1989. I lived on barrier island for 27 years and many hurricanes. Best advice for here in the villages, get large tarps and special nails to hold tarp down on roof , so no damage in roof. Good strong latter. With everything else food and water. Everything outside small, solar lights, patio furniture, clean up area. Go inside and open an ice cold beer and wait out the storm. One of the main reasons we moved here.

[Kelevision]

Hi everyone, I am new here in the Lake Denham area. I have never had to prepare for a tropical storm or hurricane and was hoping to get some advice from you all. What if anything should I have on hand, and any other helpful advice would be appreciated. Thanks!

As someone born and raised here I don’t do anything. Other than have enough food so I don’t have to go to the grocery in the rain.

[bonrich]

Also, be aware, no power, no automatic garage door open. So be prepared for a manual lift of your garage door.

[Fredster]

And chocolate. Don’t forget chocolate!

And remember….”Don’t worry, be HAPPY!”

[cjrjck]

Models are trending north at this time. Might just graze us. Expect rain though. I have left town during some storms. Usually south and east like I would for the this storm the way it is tracking. Titusville maybe. Only if I thought we might lose power. Once the storm passes and we hit 90 plus degrees the house heats up real fast. No AC. No fans.

[jimkerr]

We haven’t done anything. If we need water we’ll turn on the tap. I heard the grocery stores were packed. It’s so silly.

[banjobob]

A late comment , the most we have experienced we receive in this area is 40+ mph winds heavy rain, that’s all in 11 years from hurricanes ,some summer storms are that intense.

[MandoMan]

Hi everyone, I am new here in the Lake Denham area. I have never had to prepare for a tropical storm or hurricane and was hoping to get some advice from you all. What if anything should I have on hand, and any other helpful advice would be appreciated. Thanks!

My major piece of advice: STAY HOME! Don’t go out to drive around after you think the storm is done. Don’t try to drive during heavy rains and winds, either. Heavy rains and debris can sometimes cause a temporary blockage of a gutter and a big bundle. If you stay home, you avoid that risk. After last year’s storm, there was very little damage to homes, but there were a lot of palm fronds on the roads, and it’s better to avoid driving over them. Ideally, give the grounds crews a day to clean up. If you have electricity, you are fine.

I look at photos of cars submerged in water around the country after heavy rains and wonder why they thought they had to drive anywhere. If they’d stayed home, their cars would have been fine and they wouldn’t have drowned. But no, they felt they had to go somewhere.

[bsloan1960]

Hi everyone, I am new here in the Lake Denham area. I have never had to prepare for a tropical storm or hurricane and was hoping to get some advice from you all. What if anything should I have on hand, and any other helpful advice would be appreciated. Thanks!

Go to the grocery store and buy: 1) All available bottled water. 2) All available toilet paper. 3) All available yeast. 4) All available bread. 5) All available deli meat.

[jrref]

Go to the grocery store and buy: 1) All available bottled water. 2) All available toilet paper. 3) All available yeast. 4) All available bread. 5) All available deli meat.

And don't forget to drive around in the golf cart at the peak of the storm to look around :p

[airstreamingypsy]

And don't forget to drive around in the golf cart at the peak of the storm to look around :p

Especially in the tunnels. /s

[NoMo50]

Remember this: When a hurricane strikes the coast in Florida, coastal residents evacuate to where we are! You may have some wind, you will definitely have rain, but you will be OK.

[JWGifford]

On the gulf coast it’s not uncommon for people to cook at lot of the food in the freezer and have a neighborhood party. You avoid having to throw away any expensive food in case of extended power outages and get to spend a little time with your neighbors blowing off some steam before the storm.

[JGibson]

Ambien so you can sleep through it. 😂

[ThirdOfFive]

We are all going to die!
Heh. Maybe. But in the case of ThirdOfFive and his domestic associate, we're gonna die happy. We have enough water for drinking and cooking for two weeks at least, a two-burner camp stove with an adequate supply of gas bottles, a generator and cords long enough to reach the essentials in the house from the driveway where the generator will sit, ample food, electronic toys that will enable us to monitor and communicate with the outside world as needed, bathtub that will be full of water, and best of all three gallons of new pomegranate wine that tests out at over 16% alcohol.

Concerned. Not worried.

[kkingston57]

OMG...this storm will pass by Wed afternoon people. RELAX...this is not like a blizzard up north. Just remove all light objects to your garage. You DO NOT need to stock up on anything. It will be gone in about 12 hours. The storm is moving North/West away from the Villages, we are no longer in the cone. Yes, there will be wind gusts and rain, but we are not a direct hit. Probably will not lose elec, all wires are underground.

Hopefully you and others are correct. Good for most of the state as it is headed for less populated areas.

[kkingston57]

We haven’t done anything. If we need water we’ll turn on the tap. I heard the grocery stores were packed. It’s so silly.

Have lived in Florida, mostly SE coast, and have never had a situation with no running water. Unless there is an Andrew type hit, water should be OK.

[midiwiz]

Hi everyone, I am new here in the Lake Denham area. I have never had to prepare for a tropical storm or hurricane and was hoping to get some advice from you all. What if anything should I have on hand, and any other helpful advice would be appreciated. Thanks!

Honestly, nothing. been through so many of these, it's just a nothing to us. especially when this isn't landing above a Cat 3. I remember our first one...we boarded up and took off... total waste of time and money. Typically make sure your car is filled up, after that if there are issues after the storm you have a few hundred miles of gas to 'fix' the issue. Which may be getting a hotel room for a night (power and/or water out). We've never had to, but that's just what we do.

[msmr23@gmail.com]

we take our name sign down and open a bottle of wine.

[richinfl]

Keep a cool head and watch the live news broadcasts. In 21 years, we have not had one to hit and do any appreciable damage. Who knows, this one may have our name on it, but presently it shows to come ashore north of Tampa and all we would get is some rain and moderate rain. That can change, but don't let the weather people scare you unnecessarily.

[Travilinggal]

Hi everyone, I am new here in the Lake Denham area. I have never had to prepare for a tropical storm or hurricane and was hoping to get some advice from you all. What if anything should I have on hand, and any other helpful advice would be appreciated. Thanks!

Extra wine and cookies. 🤪

[richdell]

Don't panic. :popcorn:

[DAVES]

Heh. Maybe. But in the case of ThirdOfFive and his domestic associate, we're gonna die happy. We have enough water for drinking and cooking for two weeks at least, a two-burner camp stove with an adequate supply of gas bottles, a generator and cords long enough to reach the essentials in the house from the driveway where the generator will sit, ample food, electronic toys that will enable us to monitor and communicate with the outside world as needed, bathtub that will be full of water, and best of all three gallons of new pomegranate wine that tests out at over 16% alcohol.

Concerned. Not worried.

Re: camp stoves
Walmart off 466 has or had mantles for the lanterns. Laying around your garage the ones you used previously are likely broken. I didn't notice any parts. Generators, globes etc. Reminder these things produce carbon monoxide. Should be used outside-on lanai

[Str8line]

One of the worst things that may happen is you lose your power. While you can, get a large plastic container with a lid, fill it with water and freeze it. This will help keep your food cool a little longer. When the power goes out, do not open the door until necessary.

Do you have a bathtub? Fill it with water. You may need it to flush your toilet, wash some clothes, or other uses. If you find you do not have to use it, water your plants. No sense in wasting all the water down the drain. Do not use as ddrinking water!

Fill containers with water for drinking, cooking, brushing your teeth, making coffee etc. Sometimes, water gets contaminated. Bottled water is not enough.

You may not have electricity for days. It is hot as hell in your house, no lights, no stove, no television, no internet, no way to store perishable food. I don't wish power loss on my worst enemy, it is that bad! Find a fix for these things while you can. Living without is going to test your nerves.

Charge all your phones and tablets before the hurricane and have an emergency charger for back up. Your relatives and friends will want to call to check up. If they can't reach you, they will panic. Also, you may need to call them or to call 911.

Stock up on batteries for flashlights, lanterns, radio etc.

Don't panic if you lose electricity. Volunteer trucks from other states head to our border before the hurricane hits. They wait in a safe area and enter as soon as the hurricane passes. Trucks will be in your area quicker than you think. As long as there is no damage, your power will be restored immediately. Sometimes, it may take longer. But, they will work long shifts to get the job done.

Place all your important papers and medications in a waterproof bag. Put them in a place where you can grab them quickly if you have to leave.

You may have roof damage and leaks. Have buckets or containers ready to catch the water.

Unplug all unnecessary electric items and cover your outside HVAC if possible.

Pack some clothes or have them ready to pack.

Make sure your car's gas tank is full. Sometimes, there is a gas shortage for a day or two.

Eat food from refrigerator and freezer now. It may spoil if power goes out.

Can you tell I experienced many hurricane aftermaths? Some will advise you it is a waste of time to prepare. I tell you "life is hell if you don't!" I learned this the hard way. Don't be a fool! Better to have than have not.

Most importantly, do not believe your power will not go out because they are underground. Have you seen the large towers and lines that run down the turnpike? They are not underground, are they? Need I say more? Hope not.


Excellent post, thank you Randall.

[NavyVet]

Obviously, most people ensure their devices, like phones, ipads, laptops are charged up/topped off.
One thing that hasn't been mentioned: All you MMTC card holders, don't forget to charge your vape pens, etc. It sure helps me with my anxiety! LOL

[DAVES]

These posts always remind me of the Twilight Zone where a guy is building an atomic fallout shelter and his neighbors are laughing. Then comes a warning of a pending attack and his neighbors all want to get into his shelter.

[Karmanng]

For example, do you leave the BBQ by the wall outside? I am not sure about this.
I have prepared with bottled water, dried food for several days, paper products, a manual generator with extension cords, 10 L gas in cans, charged up the iPhone and the power banks, car tank and cart tank full, checked on the neighbors if anyone needed help.
So far, in 5 years, I’ve never had to use any of it. I also have a Husky “card” table I can use for games or… it is strong enough to hold up the roof if it collapsed. I can get under it in an inner room in case of tornado. Fortunately the house is built high enough so no flooding, no big trees around and power lines are under ground.

Pic and where purchased of the table?

[Bill14564]

These posts always remind me of the Twilight Zone where a guy is building an atomic fallout shelter and his neighbors are laughing. Then comes a warning of a pending attack and his neighbors all want to get into his shelter.

That’s one of the problems with the weather channel and others jumping immediately to DEFCON 1. If everything is going to be a disaster but the disaster rarely occurs then I learn to ignore them the next time.

[JRcorvette]

Question: Should you leave the attic access in the garage open or closed???

[Bill14564]

Question: Should you leave the attic access in the garage open or closed???

Never occurred to me to open it.

Do you think it could make a difference?

[sallyg]

When we first moved to FL I packed a "go bag" on June 1st, the start of hurricane season. Put extra meds, first aid kit, copies of insurance policies, phone chargers, couple of days clean clothes, etc. I also stocked up on canned food, bottled water, paper plates, that sort of thing. Each year I became more lax. It's probably still a good idea. Just hope this one veers off and all the hype is just that. Just in case - good luck everybody.

[Kenswing]

I lowered our flags and removed the address sign from our light post. If it gets real bad I'll bring in the lanai furniture cushions.

[rsibole]

Hi everyone, I am new here in the Lake Denham area. I have never had to prepare for a tropical storm or hurricane and was hoping to get some advice from you all. What if anything should I have on hand, and any other helpful advice would be appreciated. Thanks!

A little practical advice . . . .

[sallyg]

Pic and where purchased of the table?
Closed. The garage door is the most vulnerable part of your house. If it becomes damaged and the wind gets in, the wind will blow directly up into your attic and that puts your roof at risk of lifting off. Altho, those attic doors are pretty flimsy. Might not make a bit of difference, but let's think positive.

[Buckeye Bill]

And chocolate. Don’t forget chocolate!
Of all things don’t forget Burbon.

[Gpsma]

That’s one of the problems with the weather channel and others jumping immediately to DEFCON 1. If everything is going to be a disaster but the disaster rarely occurs then I learn to ignore them the next time.


The best thing is to find a good site on the internet with real meteorologists. Stop listening to the weather lady on local news whose whole qualification is she has big breasts in a tight dress nd can read from a teleprompter.

[LuvtheVillages]

Closed. The garage door is the most vulnerable part of your house. If it becomes damaged and the wind gets in, the wind will blow directly up into your attic and that puts your roof at risk of lifting off. Altho, those attic doors are pretty flimsy. Might not make a bit of difference, but let's think positive.

Do you live The Villages? South of 441/27?
Go into your garage and look at your garage door. See all that metal reinforcement.

That’s part of the building code to protect you and your house from strong winds. That door is not going anywhere.

Also, roof rafters are designed to withstand hurricane winds.

Building codes were updated a dozen or so years ago after a pair of hurricanes (Michael?) tore through Florida and did a lot of damage.

[Velvet]

The best thing is to find a good site on the internet with real meteorologists. Stop listening to the weather lady on local news whose whole qualification is she has big breasts in a tight dress nd can read from a teleprompter.

We have Truc at TOTV, he is our meteorologist, when he puts in an alarm, I get concerned.

[chrisinva]

GREAT video! Also saw "Its My Anniversary " & laughed out loud. Thanks

[Lea N]

Hi everyone, I am new here in the Lake Denham area. I have never had to prepare for a tropical storm or hurricane and was hoping to get some advice from you all. What if anything should I have on hand, and any other helpful advice would be appreciated. Thanks!

I haven't read everything others have written so this might be a duplicate.

Put medications in plastic bag and then inside a plastic container if possible. Get ice in your freezer.

It's late now but for future reference get neck coolers for yourself and family members. They also make these for dogs. For now you can take a couple towels and wet them down, put them in the freezer. Put ice in a cooler ahead of time. If the power goes out you have the towels to put around your neck. They will stay cold for about 4 hours. Put this towel in the ice filled cooler and take a cooler from the freezer. Rotate as needed. If you feel too hot try pouring cool water on your wrists.

You can do this for your pets too. A lifetime ago we lived in SE FL and lost power for 14 loooooong days. We had three dogs and I was concerned for them. I spoke with our vet and he suggested putting wet towels on our dogs (using above method or rotating.) We had big dogs so we used large bath towels. If you have a smaller dog(s) you can use hand towels or wash cloths. Our cat didn't tolerate this but our dogs kept the towels on until we took them off to put a fresh one on. If you are concerned that your dog (if you have one) has dangerously overheated place their paws in cool water (NOT ice cold.) This will bring their temperature down quickly.

[Stu from NYC]

The best thing is to find a good site on the internet with real meteorologists. Stop listening to the weather lady on local news whose whole qualification is she has big breasts in a tight dress nd can read from a teleprompter.

But at least you can enjoy watching her while she is reading.

[Stu from NYC]

A little practical advice . . . .

How do you insulate the washer though?

[coffeebean]

Do you live The Villages? South of 441/27?
Go into your garage and look at your garage door. See all that metal reinforcement.

That’s part of the building code to protect you and your house from strong winds. That door is not going anywhere.

Also, roof rafters are designed to withstand hurricane winds.

Building codes were updated a dozen or so years ago after a pair of hurricanes (Michael?) tore through Florida and did a lot of damage.

I lived in South Florida when Andrew hit. We were 60 miles from the eye of the storm. We had some palm fronds down in our neighborhood. It was after Andrew, I believe, that building codes were improved.

[JMintzer]

The best thing is to find a good site on the internet with real meteorologists. Stop listening to the weather lady on local news whose whole qualification is she has big breasts in a tight dress nd can read from a teleprompter.

I dunno'. She seems to know what she's talking about...

https://media.tenor.com/Z9OLgJgDj8YAAAAM/weather-news.gif

[Stu from NYC]

I dunno'. She seems to know what she's talking about...

https://media.tenor.com/Z9OLgJgDj8YAAAAM/weather-news.gif

I would believe her in a heartbeat. Be still my heart.

[shut the front door]

Not sure why everyone is in panic mode hoarding food and gasoline. Almost every restaurant in TV will be open on Thursday and the only reason a few wouldn't is because of lost power. If you lose power, there will be someone you know probably within a mile of your house who doesn't and will be glad to take on your perishables. I've done it a couple of times for people who lived literally 2 blocks from me. The gasoline hoarding is what ****es me off. If you have less than a quarter of a tank, pump away. If not, how about saving some for the people who HAVE to evacuate. There are people coming to this area from the coastal areas who won't be able to get back because a bunch of panic driven folks have hoarded the gas.

[ElDiabloJoe]

I dunno'. She seems to know what she's talking about...

https://media.tenor.com/Z9OLgJgDj8YAAAAM/weather-news.gif

Tanya Showers!!!!! (running joke on the Sam Elliot show, "The Ranch.").

[Velvet]

I don’t know what she’s saying because her Brazilian lift gets in the way.

[CoachKandSportsguy]

When we first moved to FL I packed a "go bag" on June 1st, the start of hurricane season. Put extra meds, first aid kit, copies of insurance policies, phone chargers, couple of days clean clothes, etc. I also stocked up on canned food, bottled water, paper plates, that sort of thing. Each year I became more lax. It's probably still a good idea. Just hope this one veers off and all the hype is just that. Just in case - good luck everybody.

Your insurance policies should be with the beneficiaries or your heirs and you are missing your healthcare proxy if they find you and you are unconscious and whom do they call? And the EMTs /hospital can't do anything with the insurance policies, really another copy should be with in the safe deposit box, and the health care proxy with you

[shut the front door]

Weather channel app is showing 25 mph winds tomorrow. We get worse than that on a typical afternoon storm.
But panic away!

[Packer Fan]

I have always wondered about this. Do people think that the Gravity will fail? Water comes out of the water towers and the pressure is regulated by the height of the tower which is WHY there are towers. There is a lot of water in them so the electricity would have to be out for
A long time for the water to stop. So why the bottled water and filling the tub? I have no idea. The toilet paper is really weird, so you think you will have to poop more or what? Very strange.

[CoachKandSportsguy]

Just got the NOAA tornado warning for Wildwood from now through 6 AM tomorrow. .

Now everyone needs to sleep next to their phone, fully charged, or plugged in, with the volume on loud!

good luck to us

[Djean1981]

Duplicate post..

[Pairadocs]

Above advise is right on. The media is talking about this on and on, scares people to death.

This place was engineered to move water as necessary to prevent flooding.

Follow basic precautions, stay indoors during the worst of it and you will be fine.

Just like they scare people to death about gators... they make people believe they could be snapped up at any minute to never be seen again. Could it happen, it could.. but to live life like that, constant fear, not a way to live. Lived with hurricanes our entire lives. Have always been aware, guarded, and never a joke to us, but frankly since we moved this far north and central, have not really gone into this kind of "clean out the stores" type of panic mode at all. In south Florida we did have to close hurricane shutters, and many people had to board up, but here Charlie was the worst we've experienced. It was a big one, but no lives lost here, just a mess that took more than a couple weeks to clean up, haul away, etc. The one thing that struck me most after Charley, I was on 466 to see if any gas stations might have possibly opened once it passed, and that's when I saw the HUGE overhead lights that literally hung across 466 intersection from enormous "arm like" structures... all laying like a pile of junk in a junk yard all over the 4 lanes of 466. Later that week after, drove past the huge tree not far from the movie theater in Spanish Springs.... the roots were so big I could not even estimate, but when the tree toppled and all those roots came up, it took out many sections of sidewalk... stunning site. We have some gigantic live oaks here, Charlie took out quite a few.

[Pairadocs]

I lived in South Florida when Andrew hit. We were 60 miles from the eye of the storm. We had some palm fronds down in our neighborhood. It was after Andrew, I believe, that building codes were improved.

Yep, remember well. We lived in Deerfield then. We did have steel hurricane shutters, so we never had to board up with plywood... that is one big job, we've helped many family and friends.

[Stu from NYC]

Just got the NOAA tornado warning for Wildwood from now through 6 AM tomorrow. .

Now everyone needs to sleep next to their phone, fully charged, or plugged in, with the volume on loud!

good luck to us

I am awake next to my phone. Does that count?

[retiredguy123]

I am awake next to my phone. Does that count?
No, go to sleep.

[Flyers999]

Are the golf courses and rec centers open today? I see nothing about that in the local rag. In fact it has the normal rec center Wednesday schedule. So your 1 pm Mah-Jongg at Eisenhower is on today!

[retiredguy123]

The rec centers and golf courses are closed today. Go to "districtgov.org" for more information.

[jimkerr]

Are the golf courses and rec centers open today? I see nothing about that in the local rag. In fact it has the normal rec center Wednesday schedule. So your 1 pm Mah-Jongg at Eisenhower is on today!

All rec centers, golf courses, parks are closed.