SHUTTERS ARE UP - PLEASE PRAY FOR US - Page 9

Susan Louise · ‎03-14-2010

@monks wrote:
@Susan Louise wrote:
@monks wrote:
we are also shuttered up and are riding out the storm. have enough water and food and snacks. have done some cooking today. food that we could eat cold. irma is all over the place. it looks like it is moving towards the west coast. no matter where it lands. we are all going to be affected. everyone in her path. please stay safe.

@monks Roughly where in FL are you?
western palm beach

@monks I hope you are far inland from the beach. They are still predicting a 5-10' storm surge as far north on the east coast as you...then factor in the high tides and winds...

And this was the newest update at 11pm est.

Jayhawk Girl · ‎10-25-2011

Prayers from Kansas!

I love my family, my fur boys, my Jayhawks and accounting!

KKlim · ‎06-20-2015

@nycgirl.. prayers and safety to you and all people in the path of this deadly hurricane..

haddon9 · ‎03-09-2010

@garmer wrote:
@Chi-town girl wrote:
@nycgrl wrote:
Hello Everyone. Thank you for the prayers and good wishes. To those who don't understand staying in your home, I am NOT in an evacuation or flood zone. We have been told to stay in place. The roads are crazy, there is no gas, there are no flights, or rooms available. I tried getting a ticket on Tuesday, Wednesday and yesterday, but it was not to be. Did anyone see the airports - CRAZY. I know you mean well when you say to get out, but sometimes you can't. I also won't leave my pet alone or put him in a shelter. The shelters are overwhelmed with people dumping their animals.That is horrifying to me. So yes, sometimes you really do need to keep the faith and prepare the best way you know how. I am as prepared as I'm going to be. This monster keeps shifting so no one really knows. Imagine all the people thinking they're safe and it curves. It is what it is. We can't control the weather. If I could I'd have sunny 70 degree days everyday with 50 at night for good sleeping

Stay safe everyone - I'll check back as often as I can.
@nycgrl - understand And I think Admonishments from keyboard couch sitters dictating orders is uncalled for, rude. Will be looking for your updates and others @SouthFlorida321 et al

I am sincerely frieghtened for all the people in Florida. Truely. The scenes from Houston...I wouldn't wish that horror on anyone. Caring isn't being rude.

@garmer Sometimes it's better to stay where you are. Depending on your location it would be worse trying to evacuate only to get stuck on the road with no gas. That would be a nightmare!

My mother is in south Fl in the Ft. Lauderdale area but about 20 miles inland in Tamarac near Coral Springs. They haven't been issued an evacuation notice and she's in a 3 story building on the second floor. Her condo is in the middle of the building which is concrete and much stronger than a small wooden house or mobile home. It was built after 1992 when new hurricane building guidlines were issued. Yes I'm very scared for her but she did this before with Wilma.

I'm glad her aide is staying with her now and will be with her over the weekend. I told her that after all of this maybe she might want to reconsider independent or assisted living up here in PA?

In-x-s · ‎03-09-2010

@Susan Louise wrote:
@Miss Shelly wrote:
We live in southwest FL and have been preparing. Today we put up the plywood shutters over every window and door except the front. We removed everything from yard and lanai to avoid them from becoming flying projectiles and causing damage.

Yesterday I went to the store and stocked up on items that require no cooking. There was no bottled water, but, juice was B1G1 so got that instead. Filled up containers with tap water to drink. Will fill the washer to have water for cleaning and bathing. Gassed up both vehicles. Bought a small bag of kitty litter in case we need a make shift toilet.

We are in flood zone B and could get flooding up to 10ft due to storm surge so we may ride Irma out at a friend''s who is in zone D with less flooding.

While I'm relieved the models show Irma turning more to the east, I know things can change at last minute. I also feel bad for those on the east coast who may bere the brunt of the storm.

Stay safe everyone. Hunker down and I'll see on the other side.

@Miss Shelly The entire southern 1/3 of the state of FL is going to be getting between 12-16" of rain. That is the latest info on the weather channel.
Additionally, the west coast now is going to be getting a bigger storm surge than the east coast.
I hope your family's home is on stilts and can stay intact in the winds.
You may have enough food and water, but are you prepared to sleep floating? Are you prepared and have the stick-tuitiveness to deal with possibly being without power for weeks (IN THE HEAT WITHOUT AIR CONDITIONING)? Not being able to flush a toilet after a couple of days? Being blocked from all roads due to trees/power lines down?
I pray you and a few others that have chosen to stay will have 2nd thoughts before it's too late.

Where do you expect the entire southern 1/3 of the state's population to go? and how are they going to get there?

fourpaws56 · ‎03-04-2015

prayers sent...keep us posted xo

MarLoCat · ‎09-30-2012

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Susan Louise · ‎03-14-2010

@In-x-s wrote:
@Susan Louise wrote:
@Miss Shelly wrote:
We live in southwest FL and have been preparing. Today we put up the plywood shutters over every window and door except the front. We removed everything from yard and lanai to avoid them from becoming flying projectiles and causing damage.

Yesterday I went to the store and stocked up on items that require no cooking. There was no bottled water, but, juice was B1G1 so got that instead. Filled up containers with tap water to drink. Will fill the washer to have water for cleaning and bathing. Gassed up both vehicles. Bought a small bag of kitty litter in case we need a make shift toilet.

We are in flood zone B and could get flooding up to 10ft due to storm surge so we may ride Irma out at a friend''s who is in zone D with less flooding.

While I'm relieved the models show Irma turning more to the east, I know things can change at last minute. I also feel bad for those on the east coast who may bere the brunt of the storm.

Stay safe everyone. Hunker down and I'll see on the other side.

@Miss Shelly The entire southern 1/3 of the state of FL is going to be getting between 12-16" of rain. That is the latest info on the weather channel.
Additionally, the west coast now is going to be getting a bigger storm surge than the east coast.
I hope your family's home is on stilts and can stay intact in the winds.
You may have enough food and water, but are you prepared to sleep floating? Are you prepared and have the stick-tuitiveness to deal with possibly being without power for weeks (IN THE HEAT WITHOUT AIR CONDITIONING)? Not being able to flush a toilet after a couple of days? Being blocked from all roads due to trees/power lines down?
I pray you and a few others that have chosen to stay will have 2nd thoughts before it's too late.
Where do you expect the entire southern 1/3 of the state's population to go? and how are they going to get there?

@In-x-s Every single person has/had options (depending on location if it's too late now). If I had no choice but to live in FL, DH and I would have a plan in place.

The gov of FL said there is a ride to a safe shelter for everyone who asks and has no other option...like the homeless.

If I was homeless, I would be there in a heartbeat. If I was rich, lived in a wonderful home on the beach with no relatives to go to for support, or all the flights out have stopped, I'd be in a shelter.

After watching the horrors in Houston and the memories of Katrina, how can standing in 2-5 ft of water in ones own home be any better?

You'd be in your home but can't save the 'stuff' anyway...

I have gambled in Las Vegas for fun and occassionally will buy a lottery ticket or 2. However, I choose not to risk my life...I only have one. I can always get another home.

Venezia · ‎03-09-2010

@nycgrl- Prayers being said for you and everyone else in the path of this storm. We are all watching and hoping that it won't be as bad as they predict and that you'll be okay. We can pray for a miracle.

Please check in when you can.

"" A little learning is a dangerous thing."-Alexander Pope

homedecor1 · ‎03-09-2010

@nycgrl

I know this scenario all too well about forecasters say where it will hit & it turns! In Hurricane Charlie (I think that was the name) my cousins who live in Punta Gorda but knew they could stay because it was to hitTampa -we decided good time for FT Lauderdale trip.

We watched her home be completely leveled including her entire street. Imagine the shock of seeing your home in the devastation & Punta Gorda desemated.

prayers you'll be safe!