hurricane Irma

[JoesMum]

And Hurricane Jose has already formed and is hot on the heels of Irma according to the news

 

[Momof4]

This was on my FB.

 

[CharlieM]

I evacuated and took Martha the Cherryhead rescue and some albino RES and red necked pond turtle hatchlings. Cramped quarters but at least out of FL. The rest of the group should be ok in large tubs in my garage with lots of neighbors staying behind to care for things.

Be safe everyone.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

It's already too late to leave, even if we had planned to do so.
The roads are packed.
We are planning for loss of windows and partial roof.
Everything loose inside the house and out has been secured.
This will be here early Saturday and all day Sunday.

 

[Yvonne G]

Pretty scary stuff, Ed. I hope it turns out ok for you.

 

[CharlieM]

It's already too late to leave, even if we had planned to do so.
The roads are packed.
We are planning for loss of windows and partial roof.
Everything loose inside the house and out has been secured.
This will be here early Saturday and all day Sunday.

Please be safe and keep us posted!!!

 

[richosullivan]

It's already too late to leave, even if we had planned to do so.
The roads are packed.
We are planning for loss of windows and partial roof.
Everything loose inside the house and out has been secured.
This will be here early Saturday and all day Sunday.

We had friends form Miami trying to evacuate and it took them 9 1/2 hours to get to Orlando (which normally takes 3 at most) and decided this is as far as they would go - saw lots of cars on the side of the road that ran out of gas. At this point staying really is the best option - better in your house than stranded on the highway worried where to go.

Stay as safe as possible.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

Good luck going anywhere without reservations.
Anyplace you go, you're still stranded.
And this thing has a 70 mile eyewall. With winds well over 100 mph a few hundred miles across even if it misses your location.

 

[Momof4]

I can't even imagine what you guys will go through when it hits!
I'm so scared for you guys!
What are the plans for your mom Ed?

 

[Momof4]

Good luck going anywhere without reservations.
Anyplace you go, you're still stranded.
And this thing has a 70 mile eyewall. With winds well over 100 mph a few hundred miles across even if it misses your location.

Will Suki go into a crate to keep her safer if it gets really crazy?

 

[CharlieM]

What about places like Tom Crutchfield has? Thousands of reptiles. Hundreds of venomous snakes???? How do you prepare for things like that?

 

[ZEROPILOT]

Will Suki go into a crate to keep her safer if it gets really crazy?

I've modified a small, hallway closet for her.
All towels and a soft dog bed in there. Also a dead bolt.
She's only 2 pounds and can, will blow away with any breach.
Thanks.
She's very important to us. Irreplaceable actually.
Not like this stupid house.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

I can't even imagine what you guys will go through when it hits!
I'm so scared for you guys!
What are the plans for your mom Ed?

Moms in a home in Georgia.
I just spoke to her and she was telling me all about the hurricane she is in.
In reality she's in a small, local thunderstorm.
I thought it was sweet.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

I can't even imagine what you guys will go through when it hits!
I'm so scared for you guys!
What are the plans for your mom Ed?

Don't be scared for me/us.
Hundreds of thousands of us are going to get it good.
I'm better off than most. Better prepared and better protected.

 

[Momof4]

Heres tip but I'm sure you guys already this!
Put important papers or small things in your dishwasher. It's water proof!!

 

[MichaelaW]

You all are in my prayers! Stay safe!

 

[bouaboua]

Be safe and best wishes to you all

 

[mike taylor]

Well my boss told me today . If you guys get slammed by the storm they're sending 20 teams of two down there . I'll be on one . To help get water back on . I talked to the power company today . They said they'll send in crews also . So Houston will be headed south to Florida. Man I hope you guys don't get the water . Winds suck to but water takes everything away . We finally got all water back up and running here in my area.

 

[JoesMum]

Heres tip but I'm sure you guys already this!
Put important papers or small things in your dishwasher. It's water proof!!

Likewise the washing machine.

Thoughts and prayers with everyone in Irma's path.

 

[CharlieM]

Woke up today hoping for better news on the track. No such luck.