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Maximo · 08-25-2011, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Ringo1

Hurricanes are scary. We were in Orlando for Hurricane Charley and I was TERRIFIED. But you couldn't get out of the city because everyone was doing the same thing.

We went to Wal-Mart early that day to stock up on all the supplies and it was jam packed with people. And the whole day just had a sense of gloom and doom.

Then we just waited out the Hurricane and it was awful.

I hope you can get out before it comes.

What year was Charley? I'm glad you and your family made it through safe. We have had a couple of tropical storms that were enough for me.

Ringo1 · 08-25-2011, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Maximo

What year was Charley? I'm glad you and your family made it through safe. We have had a couple of tropical storms that were enough for me.

Gosh that was about 8 or 9 years ago. Matt was only about 8 years old.

We were there to visit Disney World and our vacation got cut short! We were there with another family and we stayed in one room and watched the storm all night - until all the electric went off; phones down; and we finally went to sleep. The wind was blowing palm trees coming down - I will never forget it and neither will my son.

I hope you don't get that.

roseslevi · 08-25-2011, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Maximo

My father lives with me, and I know he won't leave.

Sometimes it is better if they stay where they are comfortable.

A newlywed hurricane.

How nice that everyone worked together.

That's how I knew it was true love...locked up in a house with a new husband, two stepsons, a dog, two cats and a guinea pig..haha. No power and no water...Thank god for youth!
It was really nice a sense of community, not always practiced.

SophieKatesMom · 08-25-2011, 09:34 AM

All- Please be safe, I will say a prayer for you all.

Keep your phones and computers charged and have a full tank of gas. Make sure you back up any important files you may have on your computer and place all important documents in a safe place.

Good luck.

Patti · 08-25-2011, 10:00 AM

Keeping all in the path of the hurricane in my prayers. Stay safe.

nancyf007 · 08-25-2011, 10:11 AM

Ask your vet for a sedative for your pets. It will help them.

roseslevi · 08-25-2011, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by nancyf007

Ask your vet for a sedative for your pets. It will help them.

How about for me.

nancyf007 · 08-25-2011, 10:21 AM

lol you have to stay alert. At least the pups won't be crying and driving you more crazy.

Britster · 08-25-2011, 10:24 AM

I'm getting scared now! Yikes!

MauiGirl · 08-25-2011, 10:37 AM

Good luck to all who are in the path! My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Having endured hurricane Iniki here, and 2 tsunami evacuations, my best advice is to plan ahead for evacuation, and if that is an option, do it as early as possible. If you are in danger, and have a safe place to go with friends or relatives, then get there way before the storm is predicted to hit. Iniki hit here 8 hrs. before it was predicted, and people weren't prepared because they thought they had more time.

It is sad to watch lines of panicy people trying to evacuate or get gas in blocked traffic.

About pets, I'd make sure they had an ID tag on at this time, even if you don't usually like collars. Just in case they become separated from you, it sure helps get them back to you quicker.

And this will sound crazy, but in cases of these emergencies, I think people, especially kids, should even have some type of ID attached to them, like a bracelet w/name, address, phone.

Maximo · 08-25-2011, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Britster

I'm getting scared now! Yikes!

The predicted path of the eye of the storm keeps moving closer to us.

I just returned from Walmart and no one seems worried. No one was stocking up on supplies.

roseslevi · 08-25-2011, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by nancyf007

lol you have to stay alert. At least the pups won't be crying and driving you more crazy.

dagnamit...it was worth a shot. People here wait till the last minute...we have had so many false alarms over the years...Saturday walmart will be crazy! I will go tommorow and get it over with.

roseslevi · 08-25-2011, 10:50 AM

Remember also..this can still shift out to sea. I want to come back as a meteorologist...only job you can have and be consistently wrong at and still be employed.LOL!

Maximo · 08-25-2011, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by roseslevi

Remember also..this can still shift out to sea. I want to come back as a meteorologist...only job you can have and be consistently wrong at and still be employed.LOL!

I want that job too!

The clerk at the store told me worrying does no good. I told her, worrying is essential. It's when I don't worry that really bad things happen.

roseslevi · 08-25-2011, 11:05 AM

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I want that job too!

The clerk at the store told me worrying does no good. I told her, worrying is essential. It's when I don't worry that really bad things happen.

I know right..haha. I think being cautiously aware is better than worrying, but that is what works for me. I can never "show" my worry in my job, got to keep that poker face at all times. I guess I bring that home as well.

08-25-2011, 09:34 AM	#19
SophieKatesMom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canton, GA Posts: 3,242	All- Please be safe, I will say a prayer for you all. Keep your phones and computers charged and have a full tank of gas. Make sure you back up any important files you may have on your computer and place all important documents in a safe place. Good luck. __________________ Cheryl,Mom to SophieKate

08-25-2011, 10:00 AM	#20
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	Keeping all in the path of the hurricane in my prayers. Stay safe. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

08-25-2011, 10:24 AM	#24
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,815	I'm getting scared now! Yikes! __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

08-25-2011, 10:37 AM	#25
MauiGirl Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maui, Hawaii Posts: 7,740	Good luck to all who are in the path! My thoughts and prayers are with you. Having endured hurricane Iniki here, and 2 tsunami evacuations, my best advice is to plan ahead for evacuation, and if that is an option, do it as early as possible. If you are in danger, and have a safe place to go with friends or relatives, then get there way before the storm is predicted to hit. Iniki hit here 8 hrs. before it was predicted, and people weren't prepared because they thought they had more time. It is sad to watch lines of panicy people trying to evacuate or get gas in blocked traffic. About pets, I'd make sure they had an ID tag on at this time, even if you don't usually like collars. Just in case they become separated from you, it sure helps get them back to you quicker. And this will sound crazy, but in cases of these emergencies, I think people, especially kids, should even have some type of ID attached to them, like a bracelet w/name, address, phone. __________________ SANDY, MOM TO TIKI , KAYLA , KARLEE , R.I.P. MEIKA

08-25-2011, 10:50 AM	#28
roseslevi Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: E. Falmouth, Mass Posts: 2,102	Remember also..this can still shift out to sea. I want to come back as a meteorologist...only job you can have and be consistently wrong at and still be employed.LOL! __________________ Rosemarie, Levi and Lily "The purity of a person's heart can be quickly measured by how they regard animals" ~ Anonymous

08-25-2011, 10:11 AM	#21
nancyf007 YT Addict Join Date: May 2011 Location: Fort Myers Posts: 339 Blog Entries: 8	Ask your vet for a sedative for your pets. It will help them.

08-25-2011, 10:21 AM	#23
nancyf007 YT Addict Join Date: May 2011 Location: Fort Myers Posts: 339 Blog Entries: 8	lol you have to stay alert. At least the pups won't be crying and driving you more crazy.