Possible Major Hurricane, South Florida Have You Prepared?

#1 Postby **gatorcane** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 7:47 am

I was at the stores last night and saw very little concern for Ernesto. I would advise to not take its current state and go by that. This has me very worried. That would mean a hurricane stronger than Wilma if that verified.

From NHC:

JUST AS ERNESTO IS
APPROACHING THE SOUTHERN FLORIDA PENINSULA IN 48 HOURS. THESE
CONDITIONS WOULD FAVOR THE POSSIBILITY OF ERNESTO BECOMING A
CATEGORY 2 OR EVEN A CATEGORY 3 HURRICANE BEFORE MAKING LANDFALL
ALONG THE FLORIDA COAST.

#2 Postby **DelrayMorris** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 7:50 am

Well, most of it is already prepared. I learned to get that done at the start of Hurricane season. However, we made a list of things that we didn't have and are heading out to get them. Shutters are out and ready to go. All we really need is some batteries and gas. Filled the car up this morning. Other than that... we just sit and wait.

#3 Postby **gatorcane** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 7:51 am

DelrayMorris wrote:Well, most of it is already prepared. I learned to get that done at the start of Hurricane season. However, we made a list of things that we didn't have and are heading out to get them. Shutters are out and ready to go. All we really need is some batteries and gas. Filled the car up this morning. Other than that... we just sit and wait.

Excellent lets hope for a track change (east of Florida) and/or a weaker Ernesto.

jabber · #4 Postby **jabber** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 7:53 am

Got gas early this morning for the generator. Counted at least another 6 cars doing the same....

#5 Postby **crazycajuncane** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 7:55 am

Ernesto looks to be more of a East Florida threat now.... with the movement... I can't see a West Coast Fl. hit anymore. Hopefully he get's torn up. He might have time to get his act back together if he misses Florida and the Carolinas would be the new threat.

#6 Postby **HeatherAKC** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 7:58 am

I just went out to drop off my daughter at school and there was hardly any school traffic. My Dunkin Donuts was empty, too. So I think there are less people out today. My question.......what do all these people tell their bosses?

As far a preps.........I admitt it. I'm in denial and haven't done a thing to prepare. I may bring in some patio furniture tonight and my husband will drive to Key Largo this evening to secure our boats and property there.

However, I just read the NHC discussion regarding the cat 2/3 into Sofla and that has peaked my interest......

benny · #7 Postby **benny** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 8:04 am

got everything this morning. we'll see how long it lingers over Cuba. if it doesn't.. (like the GFDL).. that could be problems. Should be an interesting 48-60 hours... !!!! nothing like a mix of excitement and a little fear to get your day going. Cat 1... we can handle. Cat 3.. no thanks!

jpigott · #8 Postby **jpigott** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 8:05 am

My Publix here in Palm Beach Gardens, FL was packed this morning on the way to work, people buying lots of water. so i think at least in my area people are preparing

#9 Postby **gatorcane** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 8:06 am

jpigott wrote:My Publix here in Palm Beach Gardens, FL was packed this morning on the way to work, people buying lots of water. so i think at least in my area people are preparing

good I'm glad to see that. Remember its only Aug 28 and we still have all of Sept and Oct so it is a good idea since if we don't need these supplies this time around we'll be prepared next time.

#10 Postby **Blown Away** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 8:11 am

I'm in denial, I was in the calm eye of Frances, Jeanne, and Wilma! I just cant accept having to put the shutters up for the 4th time in 2 years. Only 4.5 degrees E and 6.5 degrees south of WPB, to miss FL it would have to move NNW, I don't see that much N movement given current location and time of year.

#11 Postby **JPmia** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 8:13 am

Unfortunately, I did the weekend without tv and computer...and now have to fight to get gas for the generator....I didn't like those comments in the 5 am Disco from NHC...anyone still think a Cat 2/3 storm is possible? All my other supplies are sufficient for about 3-4 days. Not a good timing scenario for people who are not prepared though...to find out you are under a Watch on the way into work...and mostly likely a Warning when you leave work...the stores down here tonight will be absolutely crazy!

jabber · #12 Postby **jabber** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 8:16 am

I always prepare for the worst... in this case a cat 3. Do I think it will get to that, no. But two days ago I thought he was bound for NO.

JPmia wrote:Unfortunately, I did the weekend without tv and computer...and now have to fight to get gas for the generator....I didn't like those comments in the 5 am Disco from NHC...anyone still think a Cat 2/3 storm is possible? All my other supplies are sufficient for about 3-4 days. Not a good timing scenario for people who are not prepared though...to find out you are under a Watch on the way into work...and mostly likely a Warning when you leave work...the stores down here tonight will be absolutely crazy!

ObsessedMiami · #13 Postby **ObsessedMiami** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 8:28 am

I am quite surprised there hasn't been more word of Miami-Dade/Broward EOC meetings, briefings, closures, etc. The timeframe certainly suggests that Miami-Dade should be moving a little more rapidly. Perhaps 11am? Or a wait and see after leaving the Cuban Coast?

#14 Postby **tgenius** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 8:29 am

There is a Miami EOC conf. at 11:30am.

Vandora · #15 Postby **Vandora** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 8:30 am

I believe the Miami EOC has a conference at 11:30? Sometime around then.

Sanibel · #16 Postby **Sanibel** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 8:30 am

Gassed up yesterday. Looks like we might save our stuff in the freezer after all now. Whew.

x-y-no · #17 Postby **x-y-no** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 8:32 am

And I was quite surprised that only channel 4 was going full time this morning about the storm. Usually, once a warning goes up, it's nonstop on all the local stations.

Anyway, I'm headed down to Costco to fill up the gas cans later this morning. Other than that, the only prep work needed is running extra offsite backups for the servers and puting up shutters.

#18 Postby **HeatherAKC** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 8:33 am

Obsessed:

This morning, after watching TV news, I thought I could breathe a sigh of relief. Went on my normal morning routine. Noone seemed bothered by the dying TS.

However, after I read the last sentence of the HNC 5am discussion, I'm beginning to worry. If this does pan out to be a cat 2/3 there will be no time to prepare. Even a cat 1 would be horrible, considering we did this not too long ago.

I think the 11am will tell the story, b/c we have to have time to prepare. The REAL story will be when Ernesto comes off the Cuban coast.

Vandora · #19 Postby **Vandora** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 8:34 am

Channel 10 has been on-air since 5 am and is still on. I'd rather watch CBS4, but I'm stuck using the internet and theirs isn't working as well for me.

ObsessedMiami · #20 Postby **ObsessedMiami** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 8:52 am

Well, three days ago I sent in a futile request to the Florida Market Assistance Program to help me find homeowners insurance. I have to renew a cancelled Poe policy on October 2 and I do believe now that I am stuck with Citizens, but at what ungodly rate>?

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