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    Staying in the Keys at this point would be extremely foolish, get out there is still time.
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    DJ, I take back what I said about riding it out now that I see the revised track. It is really time to go now.

    This is coming from someone who played in the snow during the Blizzard of '78, leaned against the sustained winds during Gloria to see how long I could stay on my feet before being pushed over by a gust and who drove a car to the seawall during the onset of Hurricane Bob so that I could laugh as the waves sloshed over the wall and pounded the hood of my car, which back then was a little compact. I have little fear of most storms and think that people panic way too easily, especially nowadays.

    But, between the wind and flooding, this thing is strong enough to potentially leave the Keys looking like Zombie Apocalypse. You could be cut off from power for months and food and water for several days. You could even be cut off from the mainland if there is damage to the 7 mile bridge. Seriously now, this is not going to be one of those fun hurricanes that makes some people seek out a beach for a hurricane beach party. This sucker could leave you stranded and miserable for a long stretch.

    Monroe County just opened four shelters to accommodate residents of the Keys, which are as follows:

    ▪ Coral Shores High School; 89951 Overseas Hwy; Plantation Key FL 33036 (MM89.9 ocean side)

    ▪ Marathon High School; 350 Sombrero Road; Marathon, FL 33050 (MM 50 ocean side)

    ▪ Sugarloaf School; 225 Crane Blvd.; Sugarloaf Key, FL (MM 19 gulf side)

    ▪ Key West High School; 2100 Flagler Ave.; Key West, FL 33040 (MM 2)


    I hope you make your way to one and good luck.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Glamourmilf View Post
    A close cousin lives in Florida ( Orlando), and even though I invited him to fly out and stay with me, ( on Monday), he wouldn't.
    Said he's going to ride it out.
    Cut to yesterday, and he's shitting his pants with fear.
    No disrespect to anyone who decides to stay,.,...... But if I knew an earthquake of catastrophic magnitude was going to happen in 5 days from now, I'd get the F..K out!
    But, that's just me.
    Oh, and an 8.0, earthquake just hit Mexico last night.
    Same, I invited all my friends days ago from Orlando. They were all determined to stay even though they could afford to leave.SMH.

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    Furthurmore, they said if you choose to stay when you had every chance to evacuate, you're on YOUR OWN.

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    Orlando will be fine, at worst they'll have to go a few days without power.
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    Fema has created a rumor control page because things are getting misconstrued.


    Example: There are reports emergency shelters are required to accommodate pets and service animals belonging to people who have evacuated. This is TRUE. (September 8th

    There are also reports hotels are required to accommodate pets for people who have evacuated. This is FALSE. (September 8th

    Shelters

    Congress passed the Pets Evacuation and Transportation Standards (PETS) Act (Pub. L. 109-308 (2006)) to ensure that emergency operations rescue, care, shelter, and meet the essential needs of household pets and service animals.

    Hotels

    Hotels and motels participating do not fall under the Pets Evacuation and Transportation Standards (PETS) Act (Pub. L. 109-308 (2006)). Please call the hotel before you go and ask if pets are permitted.

    Hotels must accept service animals and individuals with access and functional needs should check with the hotel to ensure if accessible lodging accommodations are available to meet their needs.

    https://www.fema.gov/hurricane-irma-rumor-control

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    Quote Originally Posted by rickdugan View Post
    DJ, I take back what I said about riding it out now that I see the revised track. It is really time to go now.

    This is coming from someone who played in the snow during the Blizzard of '78, leaned against the sustained winds during Gloria to see how long I could stay on my feet before being pushed over by a gust and who drove a car to the seawall during the onset of Hurricane Bob so that I could laugh as the waves sloshed over the wall and pounded the hood of my car, which back then was a little compact. I have little fear of most storms and think that people panic way too easily, especially nowadays.

    But, between the wind and flooding, this thing is strong enough to potentially leave the Keys looking like Zombie Apocalypse. You could be cut off from power for months and food and water for several days. You could even be cut off from the mainland if there is damage to the 7 mile bridge. Seriously now, this is not going to be one of those fun hurricanes that makes some people seek out a beach for a hurricane beach party. This sucker could leave you stranded and miserable for a long stretch.

    Monroe County just opened four shelters to accommodate residents of the Keys, which are as follows:

    ▪ Coral Shores High School; 89951 Overseas Hwy; Plantation Key FL 33036 (MM89.9 ocean side)

    ▪ Marathon High School; 350 Sombrero Road; Marathon, FL 33050 (MM 50 ocean side)

    ▪ Sugarloaf School; 225 Crane Blvd.; Sugarloaf Key, FL (MM 19 gulf side)

    ▪ Key West High School; 2100 Flagler Ave.; Key West, FL 33040 (MM 2)


    I hope you make your way to one and good luck.
    Quote Originally Posted by whirlerz View Post
    FL: Gov said to call 1 800-955-5504, right now, if you have pets, no $, etc.
    They want u to call Now!
    Pls pass it on, thanks
    Gosh, Rick, I thought I was nuts as a youngster..
    Anyway, thanks for this info.
    Still praying for everyone, take care, good luck.
    Check in when you can.
    God Bless


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    I broke down and PM djoser and told him 1. If you are having any doubts get out now please 2. If you must stay go get that cat so you'll have company

    When I was in high school friends and I took a road trip to Corpus Christi (Tex) and during a storm I went out on an abandoned, crumbling cement pier. The rain was beating down on me, and the wind almost carrying me, and for a few moments it was intensely cool. Then I hit a slippery algae patch and the wind blew me into the ocean. For a full two minutes I literally struggled for my life. I couldn't keep a hold on the pier, and I had all my clothes on. The rocks were sharp, and my hands kept getting cut up. The beach was too far and the waves too big to get there. I got out by using my wallet to wedge into a sharp rock and pulled myself out, barely. I crawled on the pier, tore up my clothes and emerged covered in algae and blood. It was not cool, and I did not feel affirmed or victorious. I just felt numb. At the end of the day we're all insects compared to the power of the earth.

    Edit: I added this short anecdote as a way of saying, don't tempt death, it isn't rewarding or fun
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    Wow, what a story, B!
    Glad you're still here!
    Watch out for missiles tho.

    Anyway back on topic, watching storm online, & hoping everyone makes it thru.
    I was reading about how they get the zoos ready.
    Thinking of the animals too, fingers crossed


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    They say the FL keys are going to be unsurvivable...

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    Had to go feed the kitties before the fucking hurricane hits, less than 24 hours to go.

    Most of them will probably die tomorrow night


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    Quote Originally Posted by Bahuba View Post
    I broke down and PM djoser and told him 1. If you are having any doubts get out now please 2. If you must stay go get that cat so you'll have company

    When I was in high school friends and I took a road trip to Corpus Christi (Tex) and during a storm I went out on an abandoned, crumbling cement pier. The rain was beating down on me, and the wind almost carrying me, and for a few moments it was intensely cool. Then I hit a slippery algae patch and the wind blew me into the ocean. For a full two minutes I literally struggled for my life. I couldn't keep a hold on the pier, and I had all my clothes on. The rocks were sharp, and my hands kept getting cut up. The beach was too far and the waves too big to get there. I got out by using my wallet to wedge into a sharp rock and pulled myself out, barely. I crawled on the pier, tore up my clothes and emerged covered in algae and blood. It was not cool, and I did not feel affirmed or victorious. I just felt numb. At the end of the day we're all insects compared to the power of the earth.

    Edit: I added this short anecdote as a way of saying, don't tempt death, it isn't rewarding or fun
    I didn't stay to tempt death, trust me--and many thanks for trying to talk me into running away, like most people with sense would do.

    There's a few reasons I stayed. Too hard to explain now.

    But I am staying tomorrow night in maybe one of the best possible places--the Old Stone Church. It's huge, made of stone (obviously lol), and built like a fortress. A tornado will take it out, but otherwise we might just make it.

    Took a couple other videos, had to get some of Key West before it is changed forever. Will post them here.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Djoser View Post
    Had to go feed the kitties before the fucking hurricane hits, less than 24 hours to go.

    Most of them will probably die tomorrow night


    very sad. As the eagles say, I know that you got your reasons.
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    Those cats can be taken in to safety if they're willing to get petted like that. See if someone can take them. They can be saved.

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    Goddamn the video is sideways, but I'd rather post it now while I can. If we make it tomorrow and I still have a laptop, I'll try to fix the video. I wasn't drunk, but these three definitely were!




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    Quote Originally Posted by Djoser View Post
    Had to go feed the kitties before the fucking hurricane hits, less than 24 hours to go.

    Most of them will probably die tomorrow night


    Soul Crushing you and all the animals will be in my thoughts and prayers. Praying a miracle will happen....

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    Quote Originally Posted by Vyanka View Post
    Those cats can be taken in to safety if they're willing to get petted like that. See if someone can take them. They can be saved.
    I agree with Vyanke, maybe some could foster them just for the storm. Nature can be so beautiful but so cruel.

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    The main party drag, Duval St, before it's destroyed tomorrow.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Djoser View Post
    The main party drag, Duval St, before it's destroyed tomorrow.

    Have you spoken to your next of kin? What do they have to say about you staying?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Vyanka View Post
    Those cats can be taken in to safety if they're willing to get petted like that. See if someone can take them. They can be saved.
    Even the friendlier ones freak if you try to pick them up, though. They're all basically feral.

    I'd get angel at least, if I could, but she'd be sure to make a lot of noise, and then the OCD neurotic house manager would flip the fuck out on me and try to evict me (I've been threatened that if i even have an animal up here for an hour, i'm out). Then we're going to the stone church tomorrow, and they actually don't even know me (the manager got me a spot), no way can i bring a feral cat screaming in a box.

    And I'd hate to just leave her in the apt alone, possibly to have the roof ripped off. I'll think about it though. Maybe there's some way.
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    Christ I shouldn't be wasting time posting, I have to try & get some rest, there's way too much to do trying to save the apt & my stuff, and not nearly enough time.
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    Quote Originally Posted by PhatGirlDynomite!!! View Post
    Have you spoken to your next of kin? What do they have to say about you staying?
    They're a bit annoyed
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    For Florida homeowners who aren't too far from the coast, it might be worthwhile to purchase solar panels or solar roofs, and battery packs. Also exterior steel shutters. Something like this:


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    Great news that you're choosing the Church! I knew there had to be something solid down there. Given the brouhaha over the surge, I'd recommend you take a life vest or preserver with you....just in case, even a floatie board can buy time. You may be able to seal your phone, laptop, etc. to keep the waterproof as long as possible. Any kind of high carb food/snacks are good to pack. You don't have to buy bottled water, some extra jugs from the tap are good. If you have a flashlight, seal it and extra batteries with plastic. Make sure the GPS is turned on your phone in case rescue has to trace you. Sounds extreme but use a permanent marker to put your social sec # on your arm. If knocked unconscious they may need to contact your people to know what they can and can't treat you with. So, make a note in your phone with I_C_E next to your emergency contacts. Take it easy, Keep Calm, Carry On, and don't drink any adult beverages as it will make you bleed faster. Oh and take some lip balm with you to use as a salve on any cuts. It's waterproof and will seal it off. That's the best I can come up with off the top of my head. I'm gonna kick your ass when I come down there this Winter...just so you know!
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    A good trick to seal your door is to use some large trash bags, slit open and wrap it over the top and pull under the bottom of the door jamb. It prevents the wind from forcing water in the cracks. You can take common grocery bags , ball them up and place them in the hinge and all other cracks. Cover your air conditioner with large plastic bag/tarp and duct tape it so it's like a bonnet. It really holds through the wind and rain. Anything you can unplug, do it to avoid something being damage or blowing and starting a fire from electrical surges. Lines will pop in the wind. If you have a gas line for your stove or hot water heater, turn it off. What often happens is the wind will blow out/knock out the appliances and then all you have is the gas building up.
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