Weather Who's in the path of Hurricane Irma now a Category 5, with 175 mph winds? - Page 13

**BigRedChief** · 12:15 PM

I'll keep the OP updated.

The "code red" app and website will allow you to not just recieve updates via email, voice and or text from your local and national officials but also allow you to report any issues that you have or is occurring now.

Emergency preparedness toolkit:
http://www.myfloridacfo.com/Division...essToolkit.PDF

Get a plan: http://www.floridadisaster.org/GetAPlan/

Comcast is allowing anyone to access any of their 137K wifi hotspots for free until Sept.15th.
http://wifi.xfinity.com

ATT is allowing all users free talk/internet/textbto all customers through Sept. 17th.

Verizon is allowing all users free data

Irma Twitter update:
https://twitter.com/search?q=hurrica...Ctwgr%5Esearch

NOAA Storm surge map:
http://noaa.maps.arcgis.com/apps/Map...4dd7b277935fad

NOAA damage exposure predictor:
https://coast.noaa.gov/floodexposure/#/select

If you are a Florida resident and you need some assistance, you can apply here.

https://www.disasterassistance.gov/

What you need to know about flood and homeowners insurance
Get the facts on insurance - what is and isn’t covered under flood and homeowners insurance policies to assist you with filing a claim now.

https://www.consumerreports.org/floo...914_cromc_irma

Find out if your loss is a tax write-off
Uninsured losses caused by a natural disaster may be deductible under federal tax law. If you itemize your taxes, be sure to check with a tax professional to find out if your loss qualifies for the tax write.

https://www.consumerreports.org/floo...914_cromc_irma

Disaster Unemployment Assistance is ACTIVE. Apply today with the State of Florida: https://connect.myflorida.com/Claima...relimInfo.ASPX. For more information on the program, call 1-877-872-5627.

**ChiefGator** · 09-05-2017, 06:32 PM

Bottled water is out here as well.. but I have 8 one-gallon glass bottles on the way, and I am filling up my two 5-gallon carboys that I usually use for brewing. As long as you plan a little bit, water isn't an issue.

BucEyedPea · 09-05-2017, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hog Farmer

Girl, your shed and garage are gonna be blown away. GET THE HELL OUT!

Not yet. And I can still get water from my pool, river or pond and purify it with my Berkey.

BucEyedPea · 09-05-2017, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefGator

Bottled water is out here as well.. but I have 8 one-gallon glass bottles on the way, and I am filling up my two 5-gallon carboys that I usually use for brewing. As long as you plan a little bit, water isn't an issue.

I had two cases weeks ago of 16 ozs bottles just in case of an emergency. Then drank them, had family drink them...now I have 6 left.

I still would like to have some before I need to filter anything. We're usually spared, so I am mostly prepared but not panicking. Unless I listen to Hog Farmer.

**Buck** · 09-05-2017, 06:40 PM

I went to Costco in Myrtle Beach around 3:30 pm today to get 4 cases of water and the guy said that there were over 500 people waiting in line first thing in the morning. They were sold out. He said they'll have more tomorrow, but you'd have to show up at 5 am probably to get any.

chefs fan in omaha · 09-05-2017, 06:42 PM

I got a condo in Ft Myers

Scooter LaCanforno · 09-05-2017, 06:50 PM

I have 15 cases of water. I bought it 3 weeks ago. I stock up every August. I put as many as I can in my freezers. The frozen water bottles keep the food cold in the freezer if you loose power, and you can't get back in to your location. Leave early if you can, the causeways close down when the wind hits 45 mph. The police have to make sure the island and causeways are clear of downed trees and power lines. It could be days before they let you back in.

WhawhaWhat · 09-05-2017, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by chefs fan in omaha

I had a condo in Ft Myers

FTFY.

BucEyedPea · 09-05-2017, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scooter LaCanforno

I have 15 cases of water. I bought it 3 weeks ago. I stock up every August. I put as many as I can in my freezers. The frozen water bottles keep the food cold in the freezer if you loose power, and you can't get back in to your location. Leave early if you can, the causeways close down when the wind hits 45 mph. The police have to make sure the island and causeways are clear of downed trees and power lines. It could be days before they let you back in.

That's a great idea on how you use your water bottles. If I leave it would be Thurs/Friday. I have no causeway to travel over 'cuz I will just head north—unless I use the airport going a certain direction. Don't have to go that way.

**Bwana** · 09-05-2017, 07:26 PM

My brother has a place in Marathon and just sold his Turtle Bay condo near Grove City a few months ago. Hopefully the one in Marathon is still around after the beast rolls in.

beach tribe · 09-05-2017, 08:41 PM

I just boarded up the the fort.

Bring on bitch. I need the money.

I'm going to make a ****ing killing.

Gonna be a nice Christmas this year.

Here comes Santy Claus.

NJChiefsFan · 09-05-2017, 08:46 PM

I remember post Sandy gas prices around $6-8 a gallon. For 2 weeks of no power that wasn't fun. Not to mention the 1 hour drive to find any and the line that would explode out of thin air when people got word that a station got gas.

People would just tail tankers until they stopped at whatever station they were going to. Owners would tell people in town what time the next morning the truck was coming. It was crazy.

Sandy changed our lives for 2 weeks and our area didn't get hit bad by actual flooding. I can't even imagine what people who suffer through the flooding as well have to deal with.

beach tribe · 09-05-2017, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coochie liquor

This. We went through Francis and Jean in the same year, and there was TONS of work afterward.

Ivan was 100% responsible for me being able to buy a brand spanking new Z71.

Looking forward to my newest Chevy. Those bastards are beautiful.

I'm gonna be pissed if this hurricane punks out on me.

eDave · 09-05-2017, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beach tribe

Ivan was 100% responsible for me being able to buy a brand spanking new Z71.

Looking forward to my newest Chevy. Those bastards are beautiful.

I'm gonna be pissed if this hurricane punks out on me.

We're rooting for you. Go Irma!

**Rain Man** · 09-05-2017, 09:29 PM

I had a business trip to Florida that got canceled, and it bummed me out a little. But now I'm thinking it may work out for the best. In full disclosure, it would've been a week or so after the predicted landfall, but it still might've involved digging through a bunch of wreckage to get to my meetings.

**BigRedChief** · 09-05-2017, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flachief58

And a state income tax... Orlando MUST be saved!

yeah I was paying a 6% state tax in Missouri. That's a 6% raise into my pocket. Got to keep those tourist $'s flowing in!

09-05-2017, 06:59 AM
BigRedChief Has a particular set of skills Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: On the water Casino cash: $2729627 VARSITY	Who's in the path of Hurricane Irma now a Category 5, with 175 mph winds? I'll keep the OP updated. The "code red" app and website will allow you to not just recieve updates via email, voice and or text from your local and national officials but also allow you to report any issues that you have or is occurring now. Emergency preparedness toolkit: http://www.myfloridacfo.com/Division...essToolkit.PDF Get a plan: http://www.floridadisaster.org/GetAPlan/ Comcast is allowing anyone to access any of their 137K wifi hotspots for free until Sept.15th. http://wifi.xfinity.com ATT is allowing all users free talk/internet/textbto all customers through Sept. 17th. Verizon is allowing all users free data Irma Twitter update: https://twitter.com/search?q=hurrica...Ctwgr%5Esearch NOAA Storm surge map: http://noaa.maps.arcgis.com/apps/Map...4dd7b277935fad NOAA damage exposure predictor: https://coast.noaa.gov/floodexposure/#/select If you are a Florida resident and you need some assistance, you can apply here. https://www.disasterassistance.gov/ What you need to know about flood and homeowners insurance Get the facts on insurance - what is and isn’t covered under flood and homeowners insurance policies to assist you with filing a claim now. https://www.consumerreports.org/floo...914_cromc_irma Find out if your loss is a tax write-off Uninsured losses caused by a natural disaster may be deductible under federal tax law. If you itemize your taxes, be sure to check with a tax professional to find out if your loss qualifies for the tax write. https://www.consumerreports.org/floo...914_cromc_irma Disaster Unemployment Assistance is ACTIVE. Apply today with the State of Florida: https://connect.myflorida.com/Claima...relimInfo.ASPX. For more information on the program, call 1-877-872-5627. Last edited by BigRedChief; 09-15-2017 at 12:15 PM..
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09-05-2017, 06:32 PM	#181
ChiefGator Can these boys not play? Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Northcentral Florida Casino cash: $7562956	Bottled water is out here as well.. but I have 8 one-gallon glass bottles on the way, and I am filling up my two 5-gallon carboys that I usually use for brewing. As long as you plan a little bit, water isn't an issue. __________________ - Mark
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09-05-2017, 06:40 PM	#184
Buck Take a Chill Pill Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Carolina Casino cash: $8229900	I went to Costco in Myrtle Beach around 3:30 pm today to get 4 cases of water and the guy said that there were over 500 people waiting in line first thing in the morning. They were sold out. He said they'll have more tomorrow, but you'd have to show up at 5 am probably to get any.
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09-05-2017, 06:42 PM	#185
chefs fan in omaha Starter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Duh Casino cash: $5023537	I got a condo in Ft Myers
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09-05-2017, 06:50 PM	#186
Scooter LaCanforno Starter Join Date: Nov 2013 Casino cash: $6736947	I have 15 cases of water. I bought it 3 weeks ago. I stock up every August. I put as many as I can in my freezers. The frozen water bottles keep the food cold in the freezer if you loose power, and you can't get back in to your location. Leave early if you can, the causeways close down when the wind hits 45 mph. The police have to make sure the island and causeways are clear of downed trees and power lines. It could be days before they let you back in.
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09-05-2017, 07:26 PM	#189
Bwana It's Five O'Clock Somewhere Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Billings, Montana Casino cash: $2139143647	My brother has a place in Marathon and just sold his Turtle Bay condo near Grove City a few months ago. Hopefully the one in Marathon is still around after the beast rolls in. __________________ Adventure is dangerous....but monotony can kill you.
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09-05-2017, 08:41 PM	#190
beach tribe Keep doubting J MFing Houston Join Date: May 2007 Location: ft.lauderdale Casino cash: $4718036	I just boarded up the the fort. Bring on bitch. I need the money. I'm going to make a ****ing killing. Gonna be a nice Christmas this year. Here comes Santy Claus.
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09-05-2017, 08:46 PM	#191
NJChiefsFan I've Made a Huge Mistake Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: NJ Casino cash: $5750423	I remember post Sandy gas prices around $6-8 a gallon. For 2 weeks of no power that wasn't fun. Not to mention the 1 hour drive to find any and the line that would explode out of thin air when people got word that a station got gas. People would just tail tankers until they stopped at whatever station they were going to. Owners would tell people in town what time the next morning the truck was coming. It was crazy. Sandy changed our lives for 2 weeks and our area didn't get hit bad by actual flooding. I can't even imagine what people who suffer through the flooding as well have to deal with.
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09-05-2017, 09:29 PM	#194
Rain Man NFL's #1 Ermines Fan Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: My house Casino cash: $2908491 VARSITY	I had a business trip to Florida that got canceled, and it bummed me out a little. But now I'm thinking it may work out for the best. In full disclosure, it would've been a week or so after the predicted landfall, but it still might've involved digging through a bunch of wreckage to get to my meetings. __________________ I'm putting random letters here as a celebration of free speech: xigrakgrah misorojeq rkemeseit.
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