FLL Report

[jlauderdal]

Well I went to "sleep" after reading that 11 pm disco last night..checked the sta t 130 am and of course woke to what i already knew was going to happen. SLight adjustment to the left wiht what i expect a bit more to the left hopefully keeping the eyeall north of me. i want to be on the south side of this eye no matter what. Went out 530 am to get another 300 bucks of cash since this new track look like more damage. Sofla has a ton of work to do to get ready. Less than 10% of this area is shuttered up and we still have people in line at home depot like 100 deep in line..TS for them, they should have been prepared. Anyway this town will be buzzing today as people shutter up.

[wjs3]

jlauderdal

Thanks for the update. My parents live just north of you, (i'm in the midwest--but your area is my "home") and I pushed them to get all their preparations done yesterday, figuring this was going to happen. Still don't think they have enough water, but they are much more prepared today than yesterday.

Will be watching for your posts as things progress to see what conditions will be like. I hear channel 4 (Norcross) is doing a great job--and has been calling this track all along?

[jabber]

Yeah... My community in boynton Beach is . I would guess, less then 10% shuttered. I have a feeling a lot of people are going to wake up quite surprised this morning.

[charleston_hugo_veteran]

why put shutters on something that will not be there afterwards??

[wsquared77]

I live all the way south in Homestead and there are maybe 2 people in our area who have put up shudders. On the other hand, all the gas stations around here are out of fuel and the store shelves are picked clean.

[bigmike]

why put shutters on something that will not be there afterwards??

I dunno maybe to keep their home safe ya think? Or maybe to keep out undesirables out of your home? Not that I'm implying anything about you

[jlauderdal]

why put shutters on something that will not be there afterwards??

thank you for your post. your advice is most helpful.

[lurkerinthemidst]

I have mixed emotions in regards to Homestead and why they haven't done much boarding. Well when Andrew hit did it matter that much? I wuld just get out.

Now I am on the West coast and am considering evac out of state ( I live in a 1984 mobile) If I was on the East coast there would be no questions. Everyone be wise and safe!

[Innotech]

I have mixed emotions in regards to Homestead and why they haven't done much boarding. Well when Andrew hit did it matter that much? I wuld just get out.

Now I am on the West coast and am considering evac out of state ( I live in a 1984 mobile) If I was on the East coast there would be no questions. Everyone be wise and safe!

Evacuation in your case is a VERY big recommendation. The storm is likely to exit florida near your area, and being in an older mobile home in such conditions (it may still be Cat 3 over your area) is a poor choice in this storm. I strongly recommend you leaving. Even if your area is spared, better to be alive and safe.

[lurkerinthemidst]

I agree the decision is to Evac. My question at this time is where? If they do not order evacs for our area ny hubby can't get off work. ( Personal time is gone due to death of father in July) We have a place to go out of state. But am unsure if that far off is wise. To many decisions.
BUT YES EVAC IS A FOR SURE THING

[JPmia]

Jlauderdal....i have a bad feeling about the trend here....and especially the direction the storm is going right now....i think we could expect another shift to the south again by tomorrow in the forecast track....can you say WPB-Boca area?

[jlauderdal]

Jlauderdal....i have a bad feeling about the trend here....and especially the direction the storm is going right now....i think we could expect another shift to the south again by tomorrow in the forecast track....can you say WPB-Boca area?

yes i agree..i am preparing like it is going to hit us directly..still dont hear to much activity in my neighborhood and i am 1 mile off the beach(commercial and bayview) i am 1/3 way the done..i will be sitting back having a cold one this afternoon while they are sweating it out in the heat.

[pavelbure224]

Lauderdal I live in sunrise and heard that there are mandatory evacuations going into effect at 2pm are you part of the evacuations

[jlauderdal]

Lauderdal I live in sunrise and heard that there are mandatory evacuations going into effect at 2pm are you part of the evacuations

mandatory east of intr i am east of federal so i am under voluntary...my house will be encased in conrete and steel within 4 hours...i am hanging tough unless there is going to be a huge sotrm surge

[pavelbure224]

ok well stay safe I will be on here alot today and part of tomorrow

[FloridaDiver]

why put shutters on something that will not be there afterwards??

I’m sorry, I have read some STUPID posts before but this one really rates in the top 10!

Obviously you have no idea of what it’s like to experience a storm of this magnitude; yea your “handle” implies you are a veteran of Hugo but your statement clearly makes me believe the only true experience you have are the post-pictures you found on the Internet, otherwise you wouldn’t have posted such a ridicules statement!