RE: Prepping and waiting for Hurricane Irma - emergency links for FL residents included
Thankfully we've got local friends that opened their house to us should the need arise - and tons of family in New York that can temporarily take us in if the house gets blown to smithereens. I can't worry about stuff that hasn't happened yet.
I tell you though, people are in a full-blown panic. My husband emailed me from work. He said they got a truck load of generators and sold out in less than 30 minutes. My friend left Orlando yesterday and drove to Tennessee. Took him about 16 hours because of the traffic. I don't know what's worse, the storm or the road rage.
I saw that Comcast and Verizon are offering mobile hot spots throughout the state. I just have to make sure I keep my mobile devices charge. Will definitely keep you guys up to date.
This is the kind of thing that makes things go from bad to worse, even for those with level heads if for no other reason the people around them.
I'll be on the look out for updates. Stay safe
You know what makes me mad? Hearing that people are buying whole pallets of water and 4 generators. Maybe this is jaded thinking but no one needs that much. I suspect these a**holes are prepping to gouge their neighbors in need. SMH
I'm surprised they'll sell a pallet of water to one person in a time like this.
Watch for generators on craigslist in a month or two, could get a bargain!
We got the evacuation notice - but only because I live in a trailer. Off we go to stay with a friend in a sturdy home. :)
How are you?
I've been in the house for about 3 days now. Had electricity for 2 days and just got my internet this afternoon. What a mess but I've still got a home! Will write later. There are soooo many messages and the bullshit keeps on coming. I'm all used up right now. LOL
Just glad to hear you're ok!
Wow, I know that feeling. Hope all stays well for you. Thanks for the update
I'd be curious if you have boots on the ground info about Irma after this. I've been seeing a lot of videos saying that the media has been hyping the extent of the storm, and that what your actually getting is more of a tropical storm, and if a hurricane, a cat 3 at the greatest. Would like to vet this info. Maybe a post idea? :)