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Old 08-28-2015, 05:49 AM
 
Location: Native of Any Beach/FL
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Erika shifted again- I post this because a lot of the transplants don't get it- We natives have had them come and go- and have experience, but I did have the opportunity to work along side FEMA during Wilma - in SFL and I was like
people heed No warnings and those that do- others shun-- just because you have it all together does not mean everybody does. so shut your traps.
So people listen to the news and forecasters - Miami is already out of bread and soon out of batteries, people get in a frenzy so calmly get some supplies. Pick up crap in the yard that might fly with the wind and break your windows -gas up the car -get some cash... I bought some Sterno- a metal fondue pot and instant coffee lol-- We had two generators -which I sold coming north - so it will do for this one.

That's about it- the online Bullwinkles always cause others to stumble. People listen to the experts on the news.
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Old 08-28-2015, 06:58 AM
 
Location: O-Town
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Are they looting yet in Miami?

My girlfriend and I are staying inside all weekend because of the hurricane.

We don't have stormstoppers so our plan is to stay in the bathroom if it gets really bad.
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Old 08-28-2015, 07:07 AM
 
Location: O-Town
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I'm really worried that pieces of the new Orlando Eye could break off and fly into other buildings.
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Old 08-28-2015, 08:03 AM
 
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They just issued a State of Emergency. I'm still learning the ropes so is this a proactive, precautionary measure just to make folks aware of the hurricane or is this a "run home and batten down the hatches" situation?
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Old 08-28-2015, 08:09 AM
 
Location: Flawduh
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They just issued a State of Emergency. I'm still learning the ropes so is this a proactive, precautionary measure just to make folks aware of the hurricane or is this a "run home and batten down the hatches" situation?
Tropical storms and Cat 1 hurricanes are the root of absolute boredom and money-dumping.
During the storm, you sit and watch rain pour and pour and pour for days, with wind blowing **** around all over the place.
After the storm, you go outside to find pieces of roof strewn out about the yard, chipped paint on your car(s), and random other small damages that will need repairs.

That's about the extent of it.

More than likely, you'll be out of work, unless you have a job that sends you out into the storm.
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Old 08-28-2015, 08:12 AM
 
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Tropical storms and Cat 1 hurricanes are the root of absolute boredom and money-dumping.
During the storm, you sit and watch rain pour and pour and pour for days, with wind blowing **** around all over the place.
After the storm, you go outside to find pieces of roof strewn out about the yard, chipped paint on your car(s), and random other small damages that will need repairs.

That's about the extent of it.

More than likely, you'll be out of work, unless you have a job that sends you out into the storm.
Sounds like fun Well a few days off work to get some housework done might come in handy, hopefully my car makes it through OK. Anyone living on the coast who's in real danger, I mean no disrespect.
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Old 08-28-2015, 08:47 AM
 
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Are they looting yet in Miami?

My girlfriend and I are staying inside all weekend because of the hurricane.

We don't have stormstoppers so our plan is to stay in the bathroom if it gets really bad.
Why wait?

Better get in that bathroom & lock the door, right now!

You can never be too safe!
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Old 08-28-2015, 10:06 AM
 
Location: O-Town
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Well a few days off work to get some housework done might come in handy.
Well, most employers here aren't going to give you paid time off for this. Your probably going to have to go in to work.
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Old 08-28-2015, 10:08 AM
 
Location: Flawduh
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Well, most employers here aren't going to give you paid time off for this. Your probably going to have to go in to work.
Most employers offer PTO and sick paid leave, which can be used here.
Most employers will also be shut down during major storms.
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Old 08-28-2015, 10:19 AM
 
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They just issued a State of Emergency. I'm still learning the ropes so is this a proactive, precautionary measure just to make folks aware of the hurricane or is this a "run home and batten down the hatches" situation?
Here's what an Internet search led me to:

State of Emergency - What does it mean? - NBC-2.com WBBH News for Fort Myers, Cape Coral & Naples, Florida
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