ATL: IRMA - Post-Tropical - Discussion

[Listeri69]

Just a quick question really. I have friends that have evacuated from Key West 3 cars, kids, pets, chickens (I know) It's the right call but they've basically been driving north without much of a plan where to head towards. So far they've made it as far as Ocala and are now wondering how far is far enough? Where would you head to in this situation?

[RL3AO]

We will get the first storm surge forecast when watches go up. That'll probably kick people into gear in storm surge prone areas.

[eastcoastFL]

Does anyone have real time reports of traffic and gas situation from north Florida up into GA? Any info will be greatly appreciated.

Took me 5 hours to get from Palm City to Orlando..

[dukeblue219]

Just a quick question really. I have friends that have evacuated from Key West 3 cars, kids, pets, chickens (I know) It's the right call but they've basically been driving north without much of a plan where to head towards. So far they've made it as far as Ocala and are now wondering how far is far enough? Where would you head to in this situation?

With pets and chickens it may be hard for them to find a suitable accommodation just anywhere, so I wonder if they should just find a place and stick with it? Ocala could definitely see some strong winds and heavy rain, and maybe some uncomfortable days depending on power outages, but it's night-and-day compared to Key West. Just my non-Florida-resident opinion...

[decgirl66]

Regarding gas situation -
Florida's Governor Scott is getting police escorts for fuel trucks through traffic on the way to resupply gas stations

Hi flamingosun, I see you are in Merritt Island. I am in Titusville, just wondering if you are staying on the island for Irma, or heading inland? We are staying put! Be safe!

[PandaCitrus]

I would expect significant storm surge funneling into Biscayne Bay if Irma hits South Dade on a NNW track. Brickell, Miami River, Venetian Islands, and Bayside Miami Beach should EVACUATE if ordered. I think all of the Venetian Islands especially may be flooded over.

[Michele B]

Just a quick question really. I have friends that have evacuated from Key West 3 cars, kids, pets, chickens (I know) It's the right call but they've basically been driving north without much of a plan where to head towards. So far they've made it as far as Ocala and are now wondering how far is far enough? Where would you head to in this situation?

Tallahassee, Pensacola

Anywhere west. We keep talking about Atlanta, anywhere in SC, NC, but apparently THEY are going to get some of this thing, too. If it were my decision, I'd go out I-10

[Michele B]

Does anyone have real time reports of traffic and gas situation from north Florida up into GA? Any info will be greatly appreciated.

Took me 5 hours to get from Palm City to Orlando..

That' why anyone wanting to get out should start now. The further south you are, the harder it is going to be to get far enough north.

[cfltrib]

We have 2 double-edged swords:
If Irma stays offshore, the wind velocity will be less over the peninsula, but Irma will stay stronger longer and have more strength at landfall in Georgia/South Carolina.
If Irma's forward speed increases and she stays offshore, winds will be even weaker over the peninsula, but the strong side (NE quadrant) will be much stronger at impact in GA/SC.

[SEASON_CANCELED]

Governor created a mess by calling emergencies in counties everywhere and not putting a rationing system in place.

People in Miami cannot evacuate now..there isn't enough gas.

[tolakram]

Just a quick question really. I have friends that have evacuated from Key West 3 cars, kids, pets, chickens (I know) It's the right call but they've basically been driving north without much of a plan where to head towards. So far they've made it as far as Ocala and are now wondering how far is far enough? Where would you head to in this situation?

With that crew a campground type situation might work well. A speedway somewhere (talledaga?) was opening up for evacuees.

[O Town]

Just a quick question really. I have friends that have evacuated from Key West 3 cars, kids, pets, chickens (I know) It's the right call but they've basically been driving north without much of a plan where to head towards. So far they've made it as far as Ocala and are now wondering how far is far enough? Where would you head to in this situation?

With how the NHC track is now personally I think Ocala is a good stopping point. And maybe more pet friendly there than most major cities. It's a pretty rural area, and would probably be more accommodating as far as the pet thing goes. Just my opinion though.

[PerdidoGirl]

Just a quick question really. I have friends that have evacuated from Key West 3 cars, kids, pets, chickens (I know) It's the right call but they've basically been driving north without much of a plan where to head towards. So far they've made it as far as Ocala and are now wondering how far is far enough? Where would you head to in this situation?

Former resident/homeowner from Pensacola and suggest that area as well. West of Tallahassee, you will find more farming country and can possibly find someone to help out with the chickens in particular.

[soapstonegirl]

This showed up in my Facebook feed and wanted to share for those who may have horses in need of safe shelter during the storm (Site Mod's, I hope I am not breaking any rules in posting/sharing this, feel free to delete if it is outside proper guidelines, but this is my first post even though have been a member for a long time, just trying to help). This was posted on Facebook yesterday by Heartland Rescue Ranch, original post by Trylon International Equestrian Center. Sadly, Tryon does charge a fee for lodging (wish they had waived that for this storm), but still thought it was share worthy.:

Heartland Rescue Ranch
16 hrs ·
In response to numerous requests, Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) has announced they will open the facility for equine evacuees in the wake of Hurricane Irma to assist those in need of safe stabling outside of the storm path and predicted impact radius.

Four hundred stalls will be available for evacuees at TIEC at a discounted rate and will be offered for reservation on a first come, first serve basis. Johnson Horse Transportation, Inc. is helping to coordinate commercial shipments to the Carolinas region from South Florida.

On-site lodging will also be offered at a discounted rate for hurricane evacuees. RV spaces will also be available for reservation. On-site dining and supplies are available through The General Store and a variety of restaurants on property will be open throughout the duration of the week.

Shavings, hay, and feed are available for purchase on property through the Stabling office.

To reserve stalls at TIEC, please contact (828) 863-1005.

To reserve on-site lodging, please contact (828) 863-1001 or book online at http://www.tryon.com.

All health documents must be presented with the horse(s) at the gate upon arrival.
1. Negative Coggins test within on year.
2. Proof of EHV1 and EHV4 vaccinations within 6 months.
3. Out of state horses must have a 3-day interstate health certificate.

To coordinate commercial horse shipment and transportation, please contact Johnson Horse Transportation at (610) 488-7220.

For more information on Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC), please contact http://www.tryon.com.

[flamingosun]

Brevard County just announced MANDATORY Evacuation beginning at 3 pm tomorrow for anyone in Zone A, along with anyone in mobile or manufactured homes, flood prone areas , mainland low lying areas along the Indian River Lagoon.

[p1nheadlarry]

Just a quick question really. I have friends that have evacuated from Key West 3 cars, kids, pets, chickens (I know) It's the right call but they've basically been driving north without much of a plan where to head towards. So far they've made it as far as Ocala and are now wondering how far is far enough? Where would you head to in this situation?

I wouldn't say you're out of the woods in Ocala, especially with some of the tree coverage you get in N FL, but probably safer than being on the Keys.

[tailgater]

Forecast calls for great weather into the middle of next week for the north central gulf coast Pensacola, Mobile, Gulfport and New Orleans. If folks leaving are looking for a place nearby that SHOULD be out of harms way.
Please don't wait on the Government to tell what to do. Be a man or woman and keep your family safe. You should be prepared if you live in south Florida.

[melhow]

For those on the West coast in Pinellas County, should evacuation orders be issued, there is a very informative surge visualizer tool you can reference that is property-specific, should you want to see how your residence or business would fare under a surge threat.

The Storm Surge Protector application, on the county’s website at http://www.pinellascounty.org/emergency, is based on property records and on storm and flood models from the National Hurricane Center, she said.

The program can determine what kind of structure is at each address, show it on a map and display a picture of it. It shows the evacuation zone, from “A” through “E,” which indicates when people need to leave the area. “A” is the most vulnerable and the area that will be ordered to evacuate first; “E” is the least vulnerable, except for nonevacuation zones.

An “A” level evacuation might leave property in that zone under 2 feet of water while “E” remains dry. But an “E” level evacuation not only will flood that zone, but also could leave the “A” zones under 9 feet of water or more.

http://egis.pinellascounty.org/apps/stormsurgeprotector/index.html

http://www.tbo.com/pinellas-county/pinellas-storm-surge-app-makes-theoretical-damage-personal-20150531/

[TampaBay]

Just re-read your post. Something that was done to our gable roof ends, that I think helps strengthen our roof: Someone (not us!) nailed 2x4's at a 45 degree angle up in the attic - kinda like braces - from the joist up to the peak of the roof.

Sorry, I'm just a girl! I'm not sure I'm explaining it clearly enough, but anyway, knowing those braces are there makes me feel better about my gable roof (as growing up in FL, I KNOW gable roofs are not the safest ones you can have), but this can reinforce them somewhat.

That's a really good idea. I think I'm going to head to home depot and get some 2x4's.

Here's a great guide on gable end bracing: http://www.floridadisaster.org/hrg/cont ... racing.asp

[GCANE]

13:46Z

Layered CDO.
Pushing up the top of the troposphere.
Nothing weak about that.