nascarfan999 wrote:dandeliongum wrote:I would really appreciate some opinions. I posted yesterday saying that I have bad agoraphobia/panic attacks and my attempt to evacuate yesterday was not successful. However, it's a new day and I'm feeling like it's now or never. I'm not under voluntary/mandatory evac, but I simply don't want to go through this horrible experience.
If I leave around 7pm tonight and take the Turnpike up to the Disney area (booked a week long stay at a Disney resort), would this be a wise idea? Or is traffic on the turnpike so gridlocked that I'm better off staying put? I'm in west-ish Pembroke Pines if that helps at all. Aside from my own panic attacks, I have a wheelchair bound grandfather & 6 pets that I would be in charge of, so it would not be easy, but neither would riding it out. I know this decision is my own but I would love some input.
Thoughts?
Not sure exactly where you are, but I assume somewhere in the Miami metro. The Turnpike has been consistently heavy for nearly 36 hours now in places and I would recommend using other routes such as I-95 to 520/528 or even finding back roads to make the trip. If you do decide to go, make sure you have a full tank of gas when you leave so you don't run out on the way.
With a wheelchair bound grandfather, you should contact the local fire dept to see if they can offer you any assistance as to what local shelter you and the pets can go to. They can assist with getting you there as well. As there is very little time left to embark on a road trip, with gas in short supply in many localized areas, especially near hwy's, you could find yourselves all trapped in a car with nowhere to stay overnight and a storm bearing down on you.
Just my opinion, but if I were you, I would try and reach my doctor/therapist to ensure you have your anti-anxiety meds on hand to help you deal with all the stress the next few days will bring. Then take a deep breath, and contact the local fire dept for assistance/guidance. There are special contingency plans to assist those that need help, but you need to contact them to ask for the help. Good luck, and stay safe.