Hurricane Irma

[Splatnext]

I'll not refute that retired, there are 6.7 mil. people in the Miami area alone, there are not even a fraction of residents that could fly out on those available seats.That is not counting cancelled flights, and helpless tourists that have bin dropped of early just yesterday in port Miami with no way home and not a hotel room to book in the entire state, your lucky if you can book a room in Birmingham Ala.

 

[retired1]

 

[leftyandsparky]

I'm 20 minutes from B'ham if anyone needs a place.

 

[Robino1]

If my MIL would fly, we would've been booked on a flight to Michigan. As long as she is alive, we stay because she stays and won't leave.

After she is gone (hopefully not for a long time yet) we will board up and leave early at the first sign of Florida getting hit. Hubby works from home which means he can tap into his 'office' from anywhere. His work is located in Philly.

As it stands, she is bunking with us until after the storm has passed. Whether or not her place makes it? She has wood construction. Her place has weathered 2 Cat 3 storm, since she's been living there.

We are on the east side of the storm but hopefully it will down grade to a 3 or even better a 2 before it gets to us. We are north and east of Lake Okachobee. (Spelling?) we are about 3 miles from the Indian River Lagoon. We are not in a flood zone but the flood zone is fairly close to us. Most of it is the Savannas. They are very low due to the very dry summer we've had. I'm hopeful they will handle all the moisture that will be thrown at them.

If we are told to evacuate, we will go to a shelter. As of now, no orders for us. The island on the other side of the Indian River Lagoon has been told to evacuate. I can't believe it but some people are not leaving there!

That to me is just not a sane decision. There is a whole family of 6 that they interviewed. They have kids for crying out loud. Insane.

What really irks me is that our first responders will end up risking their lives when they go to rescue their sorry butts. Maybe they won't try. Bridges will shut down when the winds get to 40 mph.

That family is literally yards from the ocean. SMDH

 

[Rossum]

The island on the other side of the Indian River Lagoon has been told to evacuate. I can't believe it but some people are not leaving there!

That to me is just not a sane decision. There is a whole family of 6 that they interviewed. They have kids for crying out loud. Insane.

What really irks me is that our first responders will end up risking their lives when they go to rescue their sorry butts. Maybe they won't try. Bridges will shut down when the winds get to 40 mph.

That family is literally yards from the ocean. SMDH

Up in Flagler county where my place is, they make it very clear: They can't force you to leave, but if you don't leave an area where it's "mandatory" (especially on the barrier islands) they're not going to do anything to try to rescue you either.

 

[Robino1]

Up in Flagler county where my place is, they make it very clear: They can't force you to leave, but if you don't leave an area where it's "mandatory" (especially on the barrier islands) they're not going to do anything to try to rescue you either.

As it should be.

 

[LoriP1702]

So, being someone who is not in the area, can anyone tell me why people leave behind so many (extremely expensive) boats/yachts??
I don't just mean in Florida, we always see in when hurricanes hit.
If anyone knows, are these boats fully insured?
Are these people SO rich that the boats are just disposable to them?
This just always baffles me.



Continued prayers for you all!! Please stay safe.

 

[AG51]

So, being someone who is not in the area, can anyone tell me why people leave behind so many (extremely expensive) boats/yachts??
I don't just mean in Florida, we always see in when hurricanes hit.
If anyone knows, are these boats fully insured?
Are these people SO rich that the boats are just disposable to them?
This just always baffles me.



Continued prayers for you all!! Please stay safe.

a boat is a physical possession that is replaceable insured or not, your human life is not

 

[LoriP1702]

a boat is a physical possession that is replaceable insured or not, your human life is not

Right, just seems strange, in general that so many seem to be abandoned.
I completely agree about not worrying about things that could be replaced though.

 

[Robino1]

So, being someone who is not in the area, can anyone tell me why people leave behind so many (extremely expensive) boats/yachts??
I don't just mean in Florida, we always see in when hurricanes hit.
If anyone knows, are these boats fully insured?
Are these people SO rich that the boats are just disposable to them?
This just always baffles me.



Continued prayers for you all!! Please stay safe.

They don't have anywhere to go with them. South, run into the hurricane, north...can't remember why that was not an option. There was a news report on why. It just didn't affect me so I didn't pay as close attention. If I hear again, I will take note.

 

[kross8]

So, being someone who is not in the area, can anyone tell me why people leave behind so many (extremely expensive) boats/yachts??
I don't just mean in Florida, we always see in when hurricanes hit.
If anyone knows, are these boats fully insured?
Are these people SO rich that the boats are just disposable to them?
This just always baffles me.



Continued prayers for you all!! Please stay safe.

those expensive boats are toys to the rich,, in the end they value their families/pets/self and simply evac,, leaving everything else behind.

to rent a marina spot,, the boat owner carries about $1mil in insurance to protect the dock/others,, he may or may not carry insurance on his boat (depending on value/loans outstanding),,as far as moving a boat,,,,,that has to be done well ahead of time,, some boats are too big to move across land.,, some cant even sail them out dodging storms (like now),, boats dont turn on a dime.

NASA 1RD is a a semi touristy road down here,, after Ike,, we drove around yachts on the road.

 

[Robino1]

Found a short article on storage for boats.

Where to put the 40,000 registered boats in Palm Beach County?

 

[kross8]

Right, just seems strange, in general that so many seem to be abandoned.
I completely agree about not worrying about things that could be replaced though.

i visit marina's quite a bit,, just looking at the boats and talking to the people, i went to 2 yesterday.....Harvey sunk 8 boats at 1 marina,, and sunk 'some' at another. each said it was due mainly to the owners not having a back-up power source for a pump and not tying down correctly. i also watched 'during the hurricane' video,,,,,our marina's (and those that stayed) were lucky because Harvey was all about dumping rain,,,,,,,not as much in the way of wind. you dont want to be in a boat in harsh winds.

 

[LoriP1702]

That's kind of what I figured, that somehow they were insured/covered, or disposable income.
I guess that's good for those who build boats.

 

[kross8]

Found a short article on storage for boats.

Where to put the 40,000 registered boats in Palm Beach County?

yeah,, we have a few of those warehouses down here. it wouldn't work for me because i want to live on the boat,, the warehouse spaces fill up with boats pretty fast.

it is 'sorta nice' for the people with small toy boats,, call ahead and they lower your boat into the water. (major save on bottom job maint too!)

 

[LoriP1702]

I'm sure there are many who just *don't* have anywhere to go with them, and don't have the means to replace.
I feel bad too for those who live on the boats, and generate their income, or put food on the table, who depend on their boats.

Sad times all around.

 

[MattB101]

Right, just seems strange, in general that so many seem to be abandoned.
I completely agree about not worrying about things that could be replaced though.

They are giant sails. Very dangerous to tow it any kind of wind. They are not the most stable things and lots of people that own boats, especially larger ones, barely have vehicles that can tow them. Also they cut your gas mileage pretty much in half. With gas on evacuation routes questionable at best the authorities tend to say leave at home. If possible place them on the ground turned upside down as the wind will actually help hold them down. If you can't, either too big or some other reason, they say park as close to a strong, wind resistant wall (concrete, etc.), tie them down as much as possible and let the air out of the trailer tires to keep them from easily moving.

 

[LoriP1702]

If you're on Instagram, you can follow:
michaelconchscooter

He works for Key West Police Dept., and is one who has volunteered to stay.
He said as time permits, and it's safe to do so, he will post pics throughout, and give updates.

 

[kross8]

They don't have anywhere to go with them. South, run into the hurricane, north...can't remember why that was not an option. There was a news report on why. It just didn't affect me so I didn't pay as close attention. If I hear again, I will take note.

my focus tends to be about my own area in the gulf and my 'boat exit plan',, yes i do feel a little backed into a corner for hurricane season......and until this week,, i always thought the east coast people could adjust course as needed to avoid impact.......not this time,,,,,,,,,sheer luck is all they can hope for. storms in every direction.===stay safe as you can,, get your must have laundry done and packed in plastic bags.

my husband made fun of me at my packing for Ike,,, he refused to be a part of it,, and got to wear the same underwear for several weeks while we waited for any store to open and actually have a 'near size' ....he says we will pack whatever i believe is needed going forward

 

[LoriP1702]

They are giant sails. Very dangerous to tow it any kind of wind. They are not the most stable things and lots of people that own boats, especially larger ones, barely have vehicles that can tow them. Also they cut your gas mileage pretty much in half. With gas on evacuation routes questionable at best the authorities tend to say leave at home. If possible place them on the ground turned upside down as the wind will actually help hold them down. If you can't, either too big or some other reason, they say park as close to a strong, wind resistant wall (concrete, etc.), tie them down as much as possible and let the air out of the trailer tires to keep them from easily moving.

Definitely dangerous to tow in the wind.

That would make for a scary projectile, either being towed, or left behind out of water.

...can't tell you where I saw it now, but one that I follow on FB showed some tied up in a marshy looking canal.
There are so many possible scenarios, but that looked like a good idea.