Floridians check in here if you are staying and then check back in after the storm.

[NightWatcher]

Let's keep track of our extended DU Family.

Let us know if you are staying, where, and then let us know you're ok after it blows over. If you need help after the storm maybe we can use this to get the word out or to get help to you.

I'll be riding it out in Jacksonville, East of the river but west of the Intercoastal.

I'm sure after Sunday midday I'll be in the dark but will try to check back in on my cell but who knows if it may poop out or not. We've got food, water, batteries, and supplies to hunker down and ride it out.

Be safe DU'ers.

[Satch59]

1. In Boca...

But from CO and here to help my Mom. We are headed to Kissimmee tomorrow to ride it out in a hotel suite. My sis flew down from Boston and we're hoping to get out from Orlando, with Mom in tow with one of us. Stay safe everyone!

[OceanChick]

6. Just moved to CO from Boca

As I posted on another thread, I can't decide if it's worse to live through the storm or worry about friends and family living through the storm.

I lived in Florida for 65 years and went through many hurricanes but I think it's worse to be so far away from those I love while it's happening.

I survived Wilma at my condo directly on the ocean in Highland Beach. Will never do that again! The worst part was not having power or water for almost 3 weeks.

Good luck to everyone - I feel your pain!

[Motley13]

2. Fort Lauderdale

2 miles west of evacuation zone

[Callmecrazy]

11. Fort Lauderdale also (Tamarac)...

Going to ride it out in Weston up against the Everglades.

[NightWatcher]

16. Hang on and stay safe.

I've readied a mattress in case we need to dive under it in our huge shower stall (it's the most secure location in the house), I hope you won't need to, but that you have an emergency plan in the event that conditions suck.

Be safe

[lpbk2713]

3. I think I'll stay put.

My old house was built in 1963 and it has weathered a few hurricanes. Plus, in Lakeland I'm about 120 feet above sea level and there are no water bodies nearby so that shouldn't be a concern. The one thing I might be a little anxious about is my roof is about 25 years old. I'll wait till the rainy season is over and get a new one. Probably early November. I wish the best of luck to everyone, hoping you all make it through this OK.

[NightWatcher]

17. It'll be a bumpy ride, but I hope you weather the storm with ease.

Then we all get to complain about being without power into next week.

Be safe.

[teach1st]

4. I live in Pinellas

I'm in an area prone to flooding and in a place prone to wind damage. I'll be taking my mom, who lives by the bay in St. Pete and whose assisted living facility asked her to evacuate, to my daughter's north of Tampa. Right now, it doesn't look like we'll get too much damage, but Irma is a freaking monster and we are be prepared to head north and then west on mostly back roads should she aim for us.

My thoughts go out to all South Florida residents.

[NightWatcher]

18. Stay safe and trust your gut on when and where to go.

That is unless of course your guts have shit for brains, if that's the case I hope you've surrounded yourself with smart people.

Stay safe.

[teach1st]

21. Thanks, NightWatcher!

I usually trust my gut, shitty as at may be, but smart people make my life brighter!

[Native]

5. Hernando County (near Tampa) - staying as of now.

[dewsgirl]

7. Vero Beach, evacuating to Lakeland.

I have been a life long resident of Vero Beach, been through Jeanne, Frances, Matthew, various others and have never been as scared as I am right now. I hope everyone stays safe and we all make it through this.

[NightWatcher]

19. Hang on and be safe.

It looks like you might be in for a ride. I hope that you're setup for the storm and it all goes well. Be sure to check back in after it passes to let us know things are groovy. I assume you'll be without power for a while, as will I, but try to get back with us. Check in if you need help, there's no telling who might be able to help out.

[dewsgirl]

20. I hope you and your family stay safe.

This is just so crazy awful, it almost feels surreal if surreal our new normal. Thank you and I will definitely check in.

[bearsfootball516]

8. Clermont, about 10-15 miles west of Orlando

We're ready, but I'd be lying if I said I wasn't scared. Just gotta ride it out and cross our fingers.

[NightWatcher]

24. The stress is the worst part for me right now too.

[mcar]

9. Citrus County

North of Tampa. 25 miles inland so we're staying put.

[katmondoo]

10. Gainesville, North Central FL

[Motley13]

12. go Gators

at least they will survive

[mcar]

13. Hi near neighbor!

[CaptainTruth]

14. I'm on Merritt Island.

The path has been changing, now it's predicted to be west of us, close to Orlando, & down to Cat 3 when it gets here. Based on that we're planning to stay, as are several of our neighbors.

[NightWatcher]

15. Batten down the hatches Capt, I've several friends down there who debated all day on what to do

Like you, the latest news has them deciding to stay as of right now.

[CaptainTruth]

22. Right now weather.com is predicting 80-100 mph winds here.

During Matthew we had sustained wind over 100 mph for an hour, with gusts to 115 mph & the only real damage was to old wood fences that blew over & one shingle tab came loose & flopped on the roof (I glued it back down).

If the most we're getting is 80-100 mph I'm staying put. I have a new 7,000 watt generator & plenty of gas, food, & water.

Best of luck to everyone! Stay safe!

[bluecollar2]

23. Goulds/Cutler Ridge

On the edge of the Redland AG District....

Evac Zone C per the maps.

We've got a 5 acre orchard and we're going to stay put.

Shutters are up, generator and chainsaws are tested and gassed up


Everything that can blow around is either stowed or secured.

Not happy about it but options are limited.

[NightWatcher]

25. You sound ready and there's not much either of us can do.

Good luck.

[jg10003]

26. North-west Broward county

[NightWatcher]

41. Hanging tough so far?

[hay rick]

27. Martin County.

Just north of Palm Beach County. Hunkered down and stockpiled a fresh set of diapers.

[NightWatcher]

40. Hang on and take care.

[rzemanfl]

28. In Pinellas. Zone A. Plan to head for a public shelter before the winds get bad.

If they do. The uncertainty is crazy-making. My biggest worry is a tree coming down on this house that has been here since 1955.

[NightWatcher]

39. Be safe and check back in when you can.

[rzemanfl]

43. Change of plans. Sharing a non-evacuation zone Airbnb house with neighbor and her family.

Going to spend the night in a walk in closet with my wife and adult son. Neighbor and her two sons will be in another closet.

[NightWatcher]

44. Sounds cozy as shit, but at least safe.

Try not to go crazy

[rzemanfl]

45. It's a big closet, but yes, cozy. I will be very surprised if our house survives the combination of

old mature trees that I expect will come down on it and the storm surge. I'm seventy and would not consider rebuilding. The house is sixty-two and ready to retire.

[NightWatcher]

46. If so I hope the insurance will set you up so that you can get a nice condo somewhere

But my guess is it'll just cause enough damage to be a pain in the butt.

[rzemanfl]

47. That would be my luck. We took down the computer and peripherals this morning.

Then my wife vacuumed!

[rzemanfl]

52. Haven't seen the house yet, but people who have say there is no real damage to it.

Whew! One more warning (storm surge) to worry about, then we will go back to put stuff where it belongs with no power for who knows how long.

I was sure I left that house for the last time on Saturday.

[Pinkflamingo]

29. Staying put in Orlando

I'm too tired to travel.

[NightWatcher]

38. I'm exhausted with all of this as well.

Can't wait till it blows by.

Be safe

[lamp_shade]

30. South of Tampa, east side of Tampa Bay.

Minimal flood hazard zone, concrete block house, hip roof, 15 miles from the bay. The whole neighborhood is hanging tough. I've battened down the hatches and I'm pretty sure I'll make it out alive.

[NightWatcher]

37. I just saw water getting sucked out of the bay, wild stuff

Be safe and hope your whole neighborhood rides it out ok.

[Dr Hobbitstein]

31. In Palm Bay (Brevard County).

Boarded up, stocked up, and staying put.

[NightWatcher]

36. Hope you haven't blown through the snacks like I have.

That's been the struggle so far.

Be safe and check back in.

[Dr Hobbitstein]

42. Nah, tons of snacks. I'm not much of a snack guy

anyhow. Still safe and with power.

[onethatcares]

32. Pinellas County

hunkered down. Not too bad as yet. Am boarded up in a 1926 bungalow. 57 ft above sea level and my worry is for the large oak on the lot line coming down.

just made some comfort food that can be eaten hot or cold and have plenty of water and a generator.

Hoping cell phones don't quit.

[NightWatcher]

35. Sounds like a good setup. I hope we all keep cell coverage

Be safe.

[flvegan]

33. Tampa, staying.

Starting to knock on the back door now. Stay safe everyone.

[NightWatcher]

34. Hunker down and be safe.

If you lose power, check back in when you can.

[onethatcares]

48. waiting for the sun

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still here. curfew until 11 for vehicle traffic on the roads. Going to take a walk around the neighborhood in a few minutes.

[Sedona]

49. Margate/Coconut Creek ?

I evacuated my elderly mother (plus a dog and two cats) to my home in Atlanta.

She is obviously anxious to get home.

I can't find any damage reports on line.

Power out? Streets clear?

(on edit, who has best Broward TV coverage I can stream from here?)

[bearsfootball516]

50. Made it through

Clermont, about 15 miles west of Orlando. Apartment didn't flood and didn't lose power.

[matt819]

51. Any word on conditions in Clearwater/Safety Harbor?

Thanks.

[rzemanfl]

53. Power out for 400,000 in Pinellas, lots of downed trees, branches and signs.

Basically we lucked out. I am in a safe home in Clearwater, our house in Dunedin near the water survived another one. We had power here all night and still do. None at the house in Dunedin. Safety Harbor should be okay too.

[NightWatcher]

54. Cell phone works now. No major damage to my place in Jax

I've been without power since midday yesterday and prob won't get it back for several days. Big portions of Jax are trashed or flooded.

Hope y'all are ok.

[CottonBear]

56. Do you know if the Deerwood area off Southside Blvd. flooded or lost power?

My aunt's home is there. She's in Atlanta with my cousins.

Y'all have a real mess down there.

I'm in Northeast Georgia. We are soggy and everything is covered with leaves and debris.

[NightWatcher]

57. Most of town lost power. It the army of power trucks are working fast

We just got ours back on two hours ago.

As far as the flooding goes, if you flood a little in a big rain, you flooded. If you never flood, you should be safe.

[CottonBear]

59. Thanks for the info!

My aunt flew home yesterday. There was no power. So, she went to McDonalds for dinner. The power was on when she got home.

I'm happy to hear that the power crews are working so hard. I didn't realize that almost the whole city was without power.

[lamp_shade]

55. Checking in - Safe and Sound

Just southeast of Tampa. No damage at all. I slept through the whole thing. Power back on about 8:00 last night (after only 21 hours). Lucky me.

[NightWatcher]

58. You slept through it? Yikes, I was wide awake all of Sunday night

The sound was horrific. I can't wait to sleep tight with the AC blasting tonight in peace and quiet. Plus it's nice to have the security lights and cameras back up. We had people roaming some neighborhoods Monday night.

Glad you are great

[lamp_shade]

60. Ear Plugs were my savior.

[bluecollar2]

61. checking back in from Goulds

Just about ready to put a picture of an FPL truck on the side of a milk carton...

Today a lone truck with two Canadians appeared surveying the area. Later a couple of debris removal trucks...

Bottom line, debris removal been going on since about 1600..they say they'll work till dusk.

FPL rep shows up and says they'll replace main pole tomorrow and we should get power back by tomorrow evening.

Otherwise ok...

[EX500rider]

62. Barrier island in St Pete...

....1920's beach house with too many trees for high winds, rode it out in my car parked on the down wind side of Tyrone Mall, tucked tight up to mall in a U shaped part of the mall between the food court and Dillard's, had zero wind or rain in my spot, was able to get out and take picture in the dry during the worst of it....my house on the other hand, carport down, front porch screen room gone, back deck canopy gone, TV antenna squished and down, 2 trees down, many branches down including one really big one balanced on my power line and roof, that was a fun one to chainsaw down...lol...on the other hand I have firewood for the next couple winters.