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dixiegrrrrl

(60,010 posts)
63. You said it perfectly.
Tue Sep 5, 2017, 06:59 PM
Sep 2017

sadly, it sometimes takes a hurricane survivor to heed the wisdom.

I would add...call your dr. office NOW and get refills of any crucial meds to take with you.
If you are familiar with your state and neighboring areas, you might could find a workable secondary road to drive on, IF you leave by tomorrow.

I remember what happened to Fla. during Andrew. The pics alone were enough to give you a shock.

k & r cuz this shit's serious ancianita Sep 2017 #1
Thursday may be too late -- go NOW. RandomAccess Sep 2017 #74
Absolutely. And plan to stay away for awhile until your area is dry enough and has electricity again ancianita Sep 2017 #75
The more serious, though, the more panicky overreacting is inappropriate. Hortensis Sep 2017 #86
Panic isn't the idea here. Not waiting for Friday is the idea. Staying ahead of panic is the idea. ancianita Sep 2017 #88
Struck me as overwrought. Certainly for those who are leaving or Hortensis Sep 2017 #90
If you're casting shade here, no need. By now, I'm sure you're right about the 'need to know.' ancianita Sep 2017 #95
Let's hope for that last. Take care yourself. Hortensis Sep 2017 #96
Birth for the summer snowybirdie Sep 2017 #2
I've had to call all my friends to warn them of the major parking lots that I-95 & I-75 will become ancianita Sep 2017 #3
I've been begging my brother and SIL to get out NOW. They're in Clearwater. Nay Sep 2017 #19
Tell him stubborn will hurt his family, not him. Offer to pay his fare, to entice him. ancianita Sep 2017 #23
Just sent him another text. He and SIL would drive, but they better leave now. Nay Sep 2017 #65
My daughter is in St Pete Brainstormy Sep 2017 #38
She needs to go to Alabama, Mississippi or Louisiana. It's better to have your dry stuff, food, ancianita Sep 2017 #52
That's a hell of a long drive, ancianita. Mariana Sep 2017 #125
Some of residential areas of Clearwater are high ground. Houses can be wiped by winds, of course, Hortensis Sep 2017 #87
My father was in his mid 80s in 2004 Warpy Sep 2017 #4
I've stayed. I'm totally against staying. But people will do what they think best. ancianita Sep 2017 #53
it's too soon to flee unless you're flying out of the state Warpy Sep 2017 #56
Gainesville could be a problem as well, believe it or not. Tommy_Carcetti Sep 2017 #5
If you're gonna leave, go far zipplewrath Sep 2017 #6
Amen! ancianita Sep 2017 #12
I live in Gainesville and I saw that track right through the middle of Gainesville katmondoo Sep 2017 #7
You can put tap water in ANY clean food safe container Mariana Sep 2017 #119
It will. Hotels there are booked up for the UF game. In which case, drive north to the state line. ancianita Sep 2017 #9
The storm is wider than the state of FL. nt marybourg Sep 2017 #15
holy shit ... ancianita Sep 2017 #54
I live 70 miles S of Gainesville, 70 miles north of Tampa mcar Sep 2017 #34
Just called and offered beds (and board) marybourg Sep 2017 #8
Solidarity is what times like this are all about. ancianita Sep 2017 #10
I suggest Montreal Motley13 Sep 2017 #11
Seriously? Making light of this? Even flights out of Florida are being re-arranged by tomorrow. ancianita Sep 2017 #13
I actually don't think they are making light. OldHippieChick Sep 2017 #21
The computer models I've seen today show it heading up the West Coast. ancianita Sep 2017 #24
I was talking the East Coast of the U.S. not OldHippieChick Sep 2017 #28
It might be the only flights available. I'd go there. I love that city. ancianita Sep 2017 #55
Moi aussi OldHippieChick Sep 2017 #104
Since I live in Fort Lauderdale, I definitely am not making light of it Motley13 Sep 2017 #14
Then hit the airport before tomorrow, or flights may get changed/cancelled due to winds. Just sayin ancianita Sep 2017 #16
Food is good in Montreal. AngryAmish Sep 2017 #98
I have been saying to evacuate since last week Not Ruth Sep 2017 #17
This is the predicted impact of Irma. Staying in the state will be like camping with no ancianita Sep 2017 #18
Miami Dade "starts" evacuate tomorrow Not Ruth Sep 2017 #20
Where are they supposed to go, Tennessee? nt geek tragedy Sep 2017 #22
The map above shows Alabama and Mississippi as the closest safety points. ancianita Sep 2017 #25
not a bad idea Motley13 Sep 2017 #27
problem is the neighboring states don't have the capacity to take in that many geek tragedy Sep 2017 #37
I'd take the chance. This is a big country and those are big states. Add Louisiana, Kentucky. ancianita Sep 2017 #57
Where are they supposed to stay, in the woods? geek tragedy Sep 2017 #64
Trust me -- that would be better than staying. nt Nay Sep 2017 #69
What the....?? Are you seriously implying that staying is better than leaving? Suffering is more ancianita Sep 2017 #72
This message was self-deleted by its author ancianita Sep 2017 #67
Gainesville to Atlanta is a solid 6 hours without traffic problems RandomAccess Sep 2017 #78
I'm in Fort Myers and I've been trying to make a hotel reservation and none of them Maraya1969 Sep 2017 #26
Make hotel reservations in Alabama and go there. Get out of Fort Myers. Your fear is well founded. ancianita Sep 2017 #31
A tracking prediction as of 5 pm. ancianita Sep 2017 #29
my friend that is going to Kissimmee Motley13 Sep 2017 #30
Great! At least one hotel is taking reservations. ancianita Sep 2017 #33
Call them direct, I think it works better Motley13 Sep 2017 #35
Please, everyone, get thee north. I'd be outta there already if it were me. lindysalsagal Sep 2017 #32
Many of us can't afford a flight or to leave work mcar Sep 2017 #36
You've never taken them anywhere? No vacation? No trip to Tallahassee? Hilly country? ancianita Sep 2017 #42
No, we haven't mcar Sep 2017 #58
Having said what I did mcar Sep 2017 #60
I hear you. It does get unpredictably messy. ancianita Sep 2017 #61
Don't, but I wish I had one mcar Sep 2017 #62
I'm staying, I have a cat Motley13 Sep 2017 #39
If you don't live above Lake Okeechobee, take it with you. ancianita Sep 2017 #40
Last time I flew out of Southern Florida, a couple was flying with their cat. femmedem Sep 2017 #44
I can't persuade my elderly parents in Naples Florida to evacuate. femmedem Sep 2017 #41
This happens. It's their life. They can live it as they see fit. I'm old, too, but I'd get outta ancianita Sep 2017 #46
I did. And I will again before the weekend. femmedem Sep 2017 #49
calm down, whats coming at florida wont be whats hitting the islands now or be close beachbum bob Sep 2017 #43
I agree Motley13 Sep 2017 #48
Ever been in a Cat 4 hurricane? Do you think that because it drops to Cat 2, ancianita Sep 2017 #50
Yes, I have -- I'm in PBC, not worried obamanut2012 Sep 2017 #77
I'll say it again. Better to be a wrong pessimist than a wrong optimist. What's PBC? ancianita Sep 2017 #82
you and I are on the same page steve2470 Sep 2017 #109
Yes, I have been through a CAT 4. Well, Charlie was CAT 3 when it made it to my house GulfCoast66 Sep 2017 #102
I lived in Florida for 4 years, lived in Biloxi, Ms for 2 years beachbum bob Sep 2017 #114
Okay, it's just another ho-hummer. Best of luck to all. ancianita Sep 2017 #115
not a "ho-hummer" but you have to be prepared, panic is the worse enemy beachbum bob Sep 2017 #116
I have been in a Cat. 4 hurricane. Mariana Sep 2017 #123
+1 nt steve2470 Sep 2017 #124
I think it's going to be worse than Harvey -- except RandomAccess Sep 2017 #73
Actually, it probably won't obamanut2012 Sep 2017 #79
Well, I wish you well. RandomAccess Sep 2017 #91
Moving slowly as it is, it could get totally stalled once it hits Florida. 13 mph isn't very fast. ancianita Sep 2017 #80
I know, I am in SOFL, and this is needless scare tactics obamanut2012 Sep 2017 #76
Hurricanes carry water, bigger hurricanes carry more water defacto7 Sep 2017 #81
My first hurricane was Camille, the most recent was Matthew GusBob Sep 2017 #108
+1 nt steve2470 Sep 2017 #111
Here's a funny story. I was just up to SAMs Club GusBob Sep 2017 #117
good story, and good thinking! best wishes! nt steve2470 Sep 2017 #118
If you can, I suggest KY, OH or MI. roamer65 Sep 2017 #45
I live in Flagler County ... jb5150 Sep 2017 #47
Step daughters in Houston. Two nieces in FL. haveahart Sep 2017 #51
Glad for you that they're alive. These are times when people come up with creative solutions. ancianita Sep 2017 #59
You said it perfectly. dixiegrrrrl Sep 2017 #63
I'm in Orlando AC_Mem Sep 2017 #66
Sounds like you're set. And definitely in a good location to move or ride it out. Best of luck! ancianita Sep 2017 #68
Earlier today I called a friend who lives in Charleston, SC PoindexterOglethorpe Sep 2017 #70
Ugh. Sounds like she'll have to learn the hard way. It will be a tropical storm by then, but still.. ancianita Sep 2017 #71
Five floors up is pretty darn high. WinkyDink Sep 2017 #92
Where? JennyMominFL Sep 2017 #83
Orlando may be one of the best places to be if it's got drainage. You're in a good spot. You sound ancianita Sep 2017 #85
Exactly my plan JennyMominFL Sep 2017 #94
I'm here also. steve2470 Sep 2017 #97
... ancianita Sep 2017 #105
Since I am in Beaumont, Texas, former home of Rita, Ike, and most recently, Dustlawyer Sep 2017 #84
I'm outside Tallahassee - no water in the stores, gas is going up csziggy Sep 2017 #89
Ah, the seven hills of Tallahassee. Thanks for the nuts and bolts of dealing. ancianita Sep 2017 #93
The first year I was in Tallahassee there was a hurricane csziggy Sep 2017 #100
This is just not how evacations occur... GulfCoast66 Sep 2017 #99
I hear you loud and clear. But a few hours ago, it bore greater awareness. It's many's first rodeo, ancianita Sep 2017 #101
Respectfully, it does affect me. GulfCoast66 Sep 2017 #106
I practically live on AMI in winter. Thanks for your hope for my ol' double wide; we put on a new ancianita Sep 2017 #107
A double wide...Yikes! I would be out of there as well! GulfCoast66 Sep 2017 #112
Heh heh... RIGHT?? We'll see. We've got friends and a Plan B. Thanks. ancianita Sep 2017 #113
Over bottled water, of all things? See, that's just idiotic. Mariana Sep 2017 #120
hotel and route info recovering_democrat Sep 2017 #103
It's coming right at us!!!111 XRubicon Sep 2017 #110
The worst for me was a 4. raven mad Sep 2017 #121
Same here. Category 4's are enough to justify leaving. It's the aftermath as much the hurricane. ancianita Sep 2017 #122
My mom (age 92) is evacuating Thursday flyingfysh Sep 2017 #126
We are packed to go, but there's no gas and the highways are already jammed (I 75). Sancho Sep 2017 #127
Try off-road truckstops on GPS; any gas you can get is usable at this point. Then move northward. ancianita Sep 2017 #128
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