hurricane Irma

[Momof4]

We are in Lehigh FL. Down South My property is 30 miles from Coast & 30' above sea level. I wouldn't leave my animals anyway.

We will just gather family & have a storm party.
A pool for flushing toilets, grill to cook , tiki torches outside & candles inside.

I should get a few cases of beer though - just in case.

( forgive my jokes , but humor gets me through stuff)

How are you doing? Please stay safe!

 

[ZEROPILOT]

Good idea with the vehicles wind break, Hope they help.

The storm is hitting us from the east and south.
That's the north side in the photos.
I thought it was spinning clockwise.
The rear of the house has aluminum "clamshell" shutters and fiberglass panels. Circa 1971. They came with the house, new.
I just ran out and drove more screws into my metal patio roof in a lull in the activity.
The last band of rain and wind got some of them very loose.

 

[richosullivan]

Winds are starting to pick up in Orlando.

 

[Gillian M]

The storm is hitting us from the east and south.
That's the north side in the photos.
I thought it was spinning clockwise.
The rear of the house has aluminum "clamshell" shutters and fiberglass panels. Circa 1971. They came with the house, new.
I just ran out and drove more screws into my metal patio roof in a lull in the activity.
The last band of rain and wind got some of them very loose.

Take care and stay safe.

Please keep us updated.

 

[Gillian M]

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sorry all, that should read "yourselves. Apologies.

 

[JoesMum]

I'm hoping Greg @ALDABRAMAN is OK as Irma is currently pretty much over Naples, FL

 

[ZEROPILOT]

It's directly on Naples

 

[mike taylor]

How are you guys ? Your house staying together?

 

[JoesMum]

The video on Twitter from Naples at the moment is horrifying

 

[CharlieM]

@ZEROPILOT how'd you make out?

@cdmay ? Has it let up yet?

 

[CharlieM]

@allegraf is still probably getting hit.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

@ZEROPILOT how'd you make out?

@cdmay ? Has it let up yet?

Back fence is down.
Tree split in half and fell and I'm missing some roofing.
But no water in the house.
It's amazing how much foul weather is this far from the storm!

 

[ZEROPILOT]

Crazy nasty.
I'm so sorry for those out west...

 

[ZEROPILOT]

My electricity is out.
I guess everyone's is.
I won't be able to get my generator fired up until the morning...If it's safe.
Then I can charge the phone and get things going again.
Speak to y'all then.

 

[Gillian M]

It's directly on Naples

Hi Ed? How are you back there.

Please update us asap.

Take care and stay safe.

 

[Gillian M]

everyone back there.​

 

[Gillian M]

My electricity is out.
I guess everyone's is.
I won't be able to get my generator fired up until the morning...If it's safe.
Then I can charge the phone and get things going again.
Speak to y'all then.

Sorry to hear that,Ed.

 

[Gillian M]

How are you all back there?

Please keep us updated: am watching CNN:

"Breaking News: Hurricane Irma Slams Florida With Heavy Rain And Winds."

Stay safe and take care.

 

[wellington]

Hang in there everyone and be safe.
Check in with us when you can so we know your safe.
@allegraf @ZEROPILOT @ALDABRAMAN @Alaskamike @cdmay
And whoever I missed, I know we have more floridians, I just don't who all they are.

 

[StacieJ]

We were very lucky and only our electric blinked off several times. Some palm fronds broke but are still attached. The 15 year old roof held up which is what we were worried about. It's still windy and light rain.