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Today, 06:32 PM | #1 |
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Native Floridians - your take on Milton?
My son lives in a new townhome on Tampa area - built to modern codes and hurricane standards.
We decided that he should install his shutters, turn off breakers to bottom level (garage, storage and foyer), and spend a couple nights in Orlando, just to be safe and not have the car flooded or be trapped by water. Given everything about the storm's path, how might Orlando area be impacted? Asking because his mother is cranking up the anxiety machine and has him spooked about his plan. My guess is that worse case scenario is that his hotel loses power for a bit. At this point, it looks like the storm will travel well South of Orlando.
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Can’t speak to your Florida specific questions but your advice on shutters, electric, heading to Orlando are spot on. Having lived in New Orleans most of my life including Katrina, you don’t mess around with these storms. IMO if he could head even further north, I would do that. Keep the gas tank full, totally empty the refrigerator/get rid of any perishables, bring any important papers/photos with him. Nothing worse than coming home to a fridge ruined by spoiled food…
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Advice for Tampa prep and going to Orlando is good. Logically, Orlando will not have nearly the same impact as coastal areas because there is no storm surge in Orlando. Maybe power outage which can also lead to cell service being down. In general, get away from the coast when a storm is coming and Orlando is a good spot.
Also, kscarrol made some good suggestions and to those I would add have cash on hand, keep portable devices charged and have some water, food and snacks (and liquor if so inclined) on hand in Orlando. Before leaving get anything important out of storage on lower level and either bring it or move it to upper level. Tell him to make sure he calls or texts you as soon as he can once the storm passes. (Don’t panic if you can’t reach him during or right after storm.)
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I would go north of Tampa. Generally you want the storm to move parallel and on the backside of the rotation.
So if it's moving W-E then be on the North side. If it's moving S-N then be on the West side. Maybe head to Gainesville or Tallahassee.
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Thanks. Great advice. Much appreciated. Have done pretty much all of that. Except empty fridge. Will talk to him in the a.m. about that too.
Nothing of value on lower level, Just a few odds and ends on a shelving unit in storage. Nothing on floors. Our expectation is that Orlando could lose power, but should be safe. Already booked the room. Advised him to fill up as he enters Orlando area. Should only need about 2-3 gallons after traveling. He has multiple power bricks and batteries all charged. He has cash (and full tank of gas) and will get more cash tomorrow. Shutters going up at 8:00 am - confirmed. Plans to bring water and dried snacks with him. Fortunately his electric is below ground and he is on same grid as nearby hospital. Hoping that helps.
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Thank you. Good luck to everyone. After Helene, no doubt everyone is on edge.
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Has he ever put shutters up before? If they are the heavy galvanized steel shutters, it is not a fun project (nor is taking them down). Presumably he’s young, which is good. If he can get some help with those or hire someone to do it, I recommend doing so, especially since he has a townhouse and presumably needs to get on a ladder to put them on a second floor. (We had them before we invested in impact resistant glass and put them up several times on a single story house.) Also one more thing: obviously, bring anything outside (grill, furniture, etc.) into the garage.
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Outside is clear, including screen porch. He has a guy lined up to do shutters, and the guy left his ladder in son's garage saying he'll be back first thing in morning. Also, he has a second guy who told him to call if the first guy falls through. Also, counted the shutters and located the hardware.
We spent all day planning and working out details. I even walked him through disconnecting the garage door sensors from the brackets and hanging them well above ground. Otherwise they will be under water with just a few inches of intrusion. A small detail, but nonetheless. Thanks again. Really appreciated.
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