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I'm wondering how far inland this storm will go and still be a hurricane.
doesnt florida have a "if you can, shelter in place" policy? meaning if you do not live in a low area or on the coast, and your home is not a trailer but an actual frame/brick structure...that you should batten down the hatches and stay put?
i believe this is so that thousands wont get caught stranded on the roadways, or trying to flee to orlando, which will be not only in the path, but many hotels may have to close there because of lack of power or outruight damage...there might just be no room at the inn....If your caught out in the open and the storm rolls over you...your at MORE risk
Originally posted by Nemithesis
Called my Grandma who lives in Seabring last night, she says she can't leave.
She said there is no flights out, and the roads are jammed.
She's a very stubborn old broad.
There is a very good change that Seabring is going to be right smack in the middle of this thing.
She has a car full of gas, I told her she should at least try and get west, like to St Pete.... I think chances of survival would be much better there.
I know she is going to stay.... Unless they do an evac and make it so she can get out of there. She will listen to the authorities, I just hope they can get it together in time.
The fact that she toughed it out through Charley, and only lost a few trees isn't helping her attitude in this situation.
Unless she's in a mobile home she is better off in Sebring than Pinellas County (St Pete). Staying off the roads when one has sufficient shelter is better for everyone. She should be able to find a shelter if necessary -- that determination will be made as time draws closer and the impact to central Florida towns like Sebring is more discernible. I've been through plenty of near misses because I lived in Tampa for 30 years. You'd be surprised what a well-built house can take. If she is in a mobile home, the authorities will evacuate her IF and when the time comes. They are really good about that.
Originally posted by Nemithesis
She's in a ranch on a golf course community. No basement or underground shelter that I know of.
I'm sure she will stay put. Not so sure it's a good idea tho.
It's all the tornado's spun off that have me worried, not so much the actual hurrican force.
She has a car full of gas, I told her she should at least try and get west, like to St Pete.... I think chances of survival would be much better there.