When it comes to weather expect the unexpected..that's the thing about mother nature never a dull moment

Has anyone experienced extended loss of electric in the villages during a storm? I'm thinking about getting a generator for Erika.

More than 50% of the current population of TV has not been here since the last hurricane to hit FL.

Be prepared for the rush to get gasoline, water and batteries. We have experienced complete wipe outs of most stores and statins in the area. The good news....there are more stores and stations.

On the other hand there are 50,000++ more people as well!

And thank God none of the storms we have been here for never materialized into much more than a lot of rain.....as in A LOT OF RAIN.

NYGUY Thats exactly what we did down in the Keys spider tie the boat in the middle of the canal buy 4 cases of beer 3 half gallons of whisky maybe some wine crackers and go back to sleep.

Information on Erica.
 

Tropical Storm ERIKA

Here's a good link.

Worried? No.

I lived in Largo in the Tampa Bay area during all the hurricanes. Our power was out for about 5 days. It was not pleasant. People actually cheered when electric crews made it to their areas. another time a tropical storm caused more damage than any hurricanes. the difference for me is that if that happens here I can pack the animals and head somewhere there is power until it's restored here. back then I was an "essential" health care employee and expected to be at work no matter what.

Thank God, another Florida Hurricane Veteran..:beer3:

Woodford is on sale. Is this a one or two bottle storm?

One if it stays over the peninsula (land will drain it), two if it stays over water (can pick up more energy and rain).

Worked in resorts in the Keys and a storm came in it took about 30 hours to close up and cost a lot of of money . In 2004 when mainland got hit I use to draw a line on the map where the storm would go.We closed up three times and lost a lot of money . Every time I was with in 50 miles where it would go. Finally the GM came out for the fourth one put the map on my desk said where is this one going I drew the line and the GM said OK we dont have to close D---(my name) says it will go around us. Just a little side story. Hurricanes are much better than tornado's but this isnt a cane(short for hurricane. Bob Marley said Dont worry bout a ting cause every little ting gonna be alright

My 6 decade experience in Florida tells me the very best place to be is in the center of the predicted strike cone....................because it rarely hits there.
Storms usually take an unexpected turn at the last minute. The last storm that hit Florida was Wilma in 2005. It was suppose to travel up the west coast of Florida but took a turn inland around Ft Meyers and crossed the state and exited the state at Boynton beach in the W Palm area. This storm picked up intensity while going 160 miles across the state. It was large enough for it to cover the Gulf and Atlantic at once. The eye passed over my home in Boynton Bch. and during the calm of the eye all the neighbors came out to talk. Shortly later we could see the eye wall in the distance coming towards us and everyone ran inside.

Too early to know where it's going to go. Looks like to me heading for gulf before it turns? Once it turns then time to worry?

How do people find out what shelters allow pets? I have an idea of what hotels/motels accept pets but what direction does one go? First storm, just trying to be well prepared. Thanks in advance for any input.