Flooding in Florida

Poodlepet2 · ‎03-09-2010

I'm writing from the West Coast in Florida, Punta Gorda.

Our local news is reporting that flooding is JUST BEGINNING in many parts of Florida because of "sheet flow". We have 37 rivers overflowing-and consequently, their tributaries will be overflowing.

We are among the luckiest in Florida: 3/4 of the state has no power!!! Flooding is slowing down progress.

If you are out of the state, stay where you are. Gas is beginning to flow, but it can't keep up with the demand....you could get stranded trying to come back. The highways flowing south are bumper to bumper.

As I said, places that weren't flooding before are beginning to now-particularly inland.

A number of hospitals are closed and their ERs are on overflow....

G#d Bless them: the Cajun Navy is here!!!

I am glad we have a full pantry and freezers: transportation of goods is going to slow to a crawl.

From the sounds of it, all Wal-Mart's are closed. If accessible, Publix and Winn Dixie have opened.

DH reported at our local Publix, there was no fresh meat.

Praying for everybody and grateful for all the help.

PS, tonight on NBC there is a benefit concert for hurricane victims-we lost two houses, but we don't consider ourselves victims....I'm worried sick about our tenants is Fort Lauderdale who decided to ride it out-for whatever reason. Pray for their well-being.

Hugs,

Poodlepet2

ValuSkr · ‎03-15-2014

The Wawa in Naples, which had its grand opening less than a month ago, re-opened at noon today but for gasoline only. The convenience store will reopen after they've assessed damage and made repairs, if any. They have plenty of gasoline and hope to have replenishment later in the day.

Noel7 · ‎03-09-2010

@Poodlepet2 wrote:
I'm writing from the West Coast in Florida, Punta Gorda.
Our local news is reporting that flooding is JUST BEGINNING in many parts of Florida because of "sheet flow". We have 37 rivers overflowing-and consequently, their tributaries will be overflowing.
We are among the luckiest in Florida: 3/4 of the state has no power!!! Flooding is slowing down progress.
If you are out of the state, stay where you are. Gas is beginning to flow, but it can't keep up with the demand....you could get stranded trying to come back. The highways flowing south are bumper to bumper.
As I said, places that weren't flooding before are beginning to now-particularly inland.
A number of hospitals are closed and their ERs are on overflow....
G#d Bless them: the Cajun Navy is here!!!
I am glad we have a full pantry and freezers: transportation of goods is going to slow to a crawl.
From the sounds of it, all Wal-Mart's are closed. If accessible, Publix and Winn Dixie have opened.
DH reported at our local Publix, there was no fresh meat.
Praying for everybody and grateful for all the help.
PS, tonight on NBC there is a benefit concert for hurricane victims-we lost two houses, but we don't consider ourselves victims....I'm worried sick about our tenants is Fort Lauderdale who decided to ride it out-for whatever reason. Pray for their well-being.
Hugs,
Poodlepet2

Oh, @Poodlepet2 my friend, my heart goes out to you and everyone in Florida.

Yes, God Bless The Cajun Navy!

Do you have enough food and water?

2blonde · ‎03-10-2010

@Poodlepet2 It's such a mess.......thank goodness you at least have power where you are. My long time next door neighbors (condo) bought a house and moved into it a couple years ago at Jensen Beach on the east coast (inter coastal). They weren't taking any chances last week, and drove all the way back here to Ohio with their two cats in tow (they hadn't yet sold their condo).

They have been taking this time to visit with family and friends. They may have flooding at their house, but they say they are good for up to 3 feet, and had moved everything up as high as possible before they left last Wednesday. Their house was built to withstand 130mph winds, but they know there still will be issues when they return. They weren't planning to start back home until the end of this week because, as you mentioned, the traffic getting back will be awful.

Laura loves cats!

Zhills · ‎11-15-2011

@Poodlepet2. You lost your home? I know you were at your son's home for Irma. We were right in the "coma" in N. Lakeland and we lost power at 12:20 Sun night and got it back at noon today. My neighbor called and said my home appeared fine, just some small limbs from the neighbor's trees in the yard. Here, we did not have anything happen.

You lost both of them? Completely or damage? So sorry, haven't heard from family on LGI.

Zhills · ‎11-15-2011

@Poodlepet2. Please reply.

Poodlepet2 · ‎03-09-2010

Thank you all so much for responding! I am still a little scattered-forgive me if I forget a name...

@Noel7, wwe have plenty of food....

@Zhills: II feel like we hit the lottery!!!! A 10_12 ft storm surge was predicted: we had 2-3 ft at the most and not only is our house bone dry, we never lost power or water!!!! We have a couple of trees down-my immediate family is safe....I am the luckiest girl in the world!

Going through the storm was frightening: I'm still catching up on sleep. This was nothing like Charley with the horrible back to back tornadoes: I thought that's what was going to happen again.

Our son's property is high up in Cape Coral: we invited him here post storm....he is without running water or electricity and the flooding is still horrendous there. He knows our doors are open, and he can make it out of there.

Our weekend house in Bokeelia is unbelievable, but we always planned to renovate anyway. It's where we still hope to retire to....I'm not crying over it.....I'm more saddened about what's been lost on Pine Island. It's not touristy like our barrier islands of Sanibel and Captiva....the western side of the island took a hit, as did the southern part, St. James City.

I know our house in Fort Lauderdale probably didn't make it: We are more concerned about our renters....we can't get in touch....I am praying....

@Zhills, please let me know how it went for you....how bad did Tampa get hit? I didn't realize you went to Lakeland....are they getting hit now with flooding?

Love and hugs@Noel7 and @Zhills,

Poodlepet2 (LESLEIGH)

Poodlepet2 · ‎03-09-2010

@2blonde, I don't want to be the harbinger of bad news, but the East Coast took a huge hit. They were on the eastern side of Irma, and it brought in a huge amount of Atlantic Ocean....I would suggest your friends call their insurance company to ask about the likelihood and scope of damage.....I don't think their friends or neighbors-if they stayed-are likely to have phone service.

I didn't do well with weather in Ohio, but some of the nicest people I ever met are Midwesterners.....it may not be the worst thing for them to stay a little longer.....

Hugs,

Poodlepet2

2blonde · ‎03-10-2010

@Poodlepet2 Yes, I can't imagine there isn't some damage, and also from the water, since they are right on the beach. I think they have been in contact with some people there. Knowing them, they will be on top of it, but I hope they don't have a lot to deal with. Ironically, they were back here just about a month ago to take more of their personal belongings back to FL.

Laura loves cats!

Zhills · ‎11-15-2011

@Poodlepet2 You would not know we had a storm! People are raking the yards! The Clubhouse got power lastf night, everything is back to normal today! Stores open, restaurants open, Publix and Winn Dixie open, medical offices open, etc. Almost unbelievable! The big problem is loss of power in rural areas. I am going home when my daughter gets home from work. All is well here. We are grateful.

So glad it wasn't worse!