South Fla. preparations

[Recurve]

Three Storm2k members in Key Largo. O.M.G. we are in trouble.

Heather, I'm at mm 99.5 o/s.

Monroe County has ordered a mandatory visitor evacutation starting with the Lower Keys (Key West to 7 mile bridge).

Traffic in Key Largo is heavy but no major backups yet. Thousands of motorcycles heading north now.

Since county plan calls for phased evac, this could be extended to upper keys later, or maybe not based on the track.

Sailing club marina being evacuated.

[Flakeys]

I live at the 92 and no one is boarding up. LOT of bike traffic going north.

[Scorpion]

Can't believe they are calling for evacs when recon finds 17 kt winds.

[olddude]

My wife just got called. No court in Key West till Wed. I run an afterschool program here on Big Pine so with no school I get some more time off. No panic buying but gas stations and stores are busy.
This storm season is getting to be a drag though. First Dennis, then Kat, now Rita. Oh well, life really is a breeze in the Fl. Keys
Scott

[inotherwords]

Can't believe they are calling for evacs when recon finds 17 kt winds.

I think there's a lot of overreacting going on. Understandable, but...

I'm being beat about the head in another thread for saying this storm is being hyped too much. I guess I just think overhyping is just as dangerous as underinforming because it has the same ultimate end result.

[Recurve]

Hey Scott, hope you stay safe down there in BPK.

[Recurve]

Can't believe they are calling for evacs when recon finds 17 kt winds.

I think there's a lot of overreacting going on. Understandable, but...

I'm being beat about the head in another thread for saying this storm is being hyped too much. I guess I just think overhyping is just as dangerous as underinforming because it has the same ultimate end result.

Please -- anyone who wants to discuss overhyping / media / metacriticism of human behavior -- start a thread. This one is about preparations in South Florida. Or I'll beat you about the head!

[wzrgirl1]

Can't believe they are calling for evacs when recon finds 17 kt winds.

I think there's a lot of overreacting going on. Understandable, but...

I'm being beat about the head in another thread for saying this storm is being hyped too much. I guess I just think overhyping is just as dangerous as underinforming because it has the same ultimate end result.

Please -- anyone who wants to discuss overhyping / media / metacriticism of human behavior -- start a thread. This one is about preparations in South Florida. Or I'll beat you about the head!

Fine, Recurve. Commence discussion of your preparations for a 17 kt storm.

or maybe we should wait until it's a hurricane before we prepare? It's a nice attitude you have today.

[inotherwords]

I withdrew the post, however I do think a few people are overreacting to this storm at this point in time.

[Recurve]

Sorry, about sounding harsh. Your concerns are valid. Just seen too many threads veer off into criticism. Forgive me for sounding rude.

I pray that what I'm preparing for is a 17-knot TD when it gets here.

[olddude]

Thanks Recurve,
Shutters will be closed tomorrow morning, love those acordians, gotta umpire an adult softball game tonite. All preps in place and away we go.
Scott

[wzrgirl1]

I think we are all just a little stressed from this season....they are fun to look at and track until you have one barreling down your throat....too close for comfort right now

[tracyswfla]

Sorry, about sounding harsh. Your concerns are valid. Just seen too many threads veer off into criticism. Forgive me for sounding rude.

I pray that what I'm preparing for is a 17-knot TD when it gets here.

Go to the recon page. 17knots was in the SE quad not the NW Quad for clarificaiton.

[EDR1222]

I think with the system forming so close to home, they have to order evacuations because of the time it takes to get people out of the Keys. Keep in mind, this is only a couple of days away from having an impact on the Keys, if it follows the Forecast track.

[inotherwords]

I think we are all just a little stressed from this season....they are fun to look at and track until you have one barreling down your throat....too close for comfort right now

I know, I've been there, and I'm sorry if I appear insensitive to those closer to the storm, I'm really not. I know how scary it can be but also how easy it can be to do a head trip on yourself about these storms.

Good luck, Recurve, I hope you come through this with only a few rainshowers and gusts!

[wzrgirl1]

I think we are all just a little stressed from this season....they are fun to look at and track until you have one barreling down your throat....too close for comfort right now

I know, I've been there, and I'm sorry if I appear insensitive to those closer to the storm, I'm really not. I know how scary it can be but also how easy it can be to do a head trip on yourself about these storms.

Good luck, Recurve, I hope you come through this with only a few rainshowers and gusts!

It's all good!

[olddude]

You got to order a vistor and RV evac. Get 'em out early! If things get really serious then the residents have an easier time leaving. Our Emerg. Mangers take a lot of heat but they know the drill and NOBODY is better at dealing with tropical weather than Keys residents.

[Flakeys]

Very true olddude!

[flashflood]

Just got back from the Keys last night. Was surprised that there was not as many people. The boat ramp I go to was empty, it's usually packed. The water was unusually warm several feet down, it was great to jetskii in. On the way home I was thinking about taking pictures of the area incase a major cane came through and destroyed it.

Today, just retureed home an hour ago getting a few things, not too worried about this for now, but the Wal-Mart and Sam's club was packed!. Will probably fill other car up with gas before the news comes on and scares everyone.