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Posted: 9/29/2022 3:26:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Here's a bizarre contrast. Every hurricane I've lived thru is 120% humidity and 90+ sweltering degrees. The jet stream apparently dipped down and we have had a proverbial brick wall between us and the storm, no rain, in the 60's and I'm freezing. We've had some mild wind and yard debris but that's it. Power has been out since 3AM, no internet. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/22957/5B468424-A716-4A16-AAA3-7F1BAC6F989B-2543754.jpg Indeed, even more so up here; bizarre, hurricane offshore and chilly, 58° |
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Posted: 9/29/2022 3:32:15 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/29/2022 3:34:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I'm hearing that Ian will restructure into a Cat 1 before it hits Charleston SC. In comparison to what our FL brothers just went through, it shouldn't be a big deal......I hope. Yeah, but downtown Charleston floods with a light drizzle I bet lots of flooding will happen too. |
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Posted: 9/29/2022 3:34:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Where ? Quote History |
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Posted: 9/29/2022 3:36:09 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/29/2022 3:38:44 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: BTDT with Charley. The genny I'm using belongs to my SIL camper. 120v & not big enough to run mt well pumps. I know this is a long shot but I need: A carburetor for a GX240 8.0 Honda Generator. I'll pay cash. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Well its all over but for the crying here in Punta Gorda. We came out the other side & it was bad but it could have been way worse. I know it is for a lot of folks. The eye went right over the house, it was a surreal moment to walk around outside for about half an hour looking at the damage. 2nd time I've done that. I have shingles missing, some damaged soffit & facia, bent railings, a tree top thru the 2nd floor screen enclosure. The house faired well which I am very grateful for. No idea when we will get power back. No cell service, currently posting from out T-mobile hot spot. Verizon is out totally. Only NBC-2 news casts on the TV. I'm on a borrowed generator as mine needs a new carb. Its only large enough to keep the fridge on. We're on a well so no running water until I can get my generator working. Wife ran out to check on the MIL place, she's right on Shell Creek & just had a new roof installed but the home was built in the '50's. I'm not optimistic that it survived, she has no insurance either. I can't describe the monumental task I have with clean up here. Every tree on my 5 acres is damaged. I'm not equipped to deal with it which has frazzled my last nerve. It will just sit there until such a time I can rent a skid steer & maybe an excavator. Not sure if my homeowners insurance picks up that cost. I'll need a new roof too which is the biggest hit right now. My thoughts go out to everyone near the coast, you all took it right on the chin. Alternate between the well and the fridge, as long as your gennie is big enough to hold up the well pump. Hopefully your well pump can be easily configured to safely hook to the generator. BT,DT. You are gonna want some running water in the next week or so. BTDT with Charley. The genny I'm using belongs to my SIL camper. 120v & not big enough to run mt well pumps. I know this is a long shot but I need: A carburetor for a GX240 8.0 Honda Generator. I'll pay cash.  Got nothing here. Running a 4kw predator.ETA: What's wrong with your busted one? On the very off chance it's the backfire protection pin that's electrically actuated, I replaced mine with a bolt in my lawnmower and it works like a champ. The float pin is what keeps the bowl from filling, not the solenoid needle. |
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Posted: 9/29/2022 3:39:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryThat is absolutely fucking insane. Wow. |
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Posted: 9/29/2022 3:42:24 PM EDT
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Just heard from folks 10 miles inland from Siesta key. Lots of trees down and some flooding but power, cell and internet are back up in their neighborhood.
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Posted: 9/29/2022 3:42:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Got nothing here. Running a 4kw predator.ETA: What's wrong with your busted one? On the very off chance it's the backfire protection pin that's electrically actuated, I replaced mine with a bolt in my lawnmower and it works like a champ. The float pin is what keeps the bowl from filling, not the solenoid needle. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Well its all over but for the crying here in Punta Gorda. We came out the other side & it was bad but it could have been way worse. I know it is for a lot of folks. The eye went right over the house, it was a surreal moment to walk around outside for about half an hour looking at the damage. 2nd time I've done that. I have shingles missing, some damaged soffit & facia, bent railings, a tree top thru the 2nd floor screen enclosure. The house faired well which I am very grateful for. No idea when we will get power back. No cell service, currently posting from out T-mobile hot spot. Verizon is out totally. Only NBC-2 news casts on the TV. I'm on a borrowed generator as mine needs a new carb. Its only large enough to keep the fridge on. We're on a well so no running water until I can get my generator working. Wife ran out to check on the MIL place, she's right on Shell Creek & just had a new roof installed but the home was built in the '50's. I'm not optimistic that it survived, she has no insurance either. I can't describe the monumental task I have with clean up here. Every tree on my 5 acres is damaged. I'm not equipped to deal with it which has frazzled my last nerve. It will just sit there until such a time I can rent a skid steer & maybe an excavator. Not sure if my homeowners insurance picks up that cost. I'll need a new roof too which is the biggest hit right now. My thoughts go out to everyone near the coast, you all took it right on the chin. Alternate between the well and the fridge, as long as your gennie is big enough to hold up the well pump. Hopefully your well pump can be easily configured to safely hook to the generator. BT,DT. You are gonna want some running water in the next week or so. BTDT with Charley. The genny I'm using belongs to my SIL camper. 120v & not big enough to run mt well pumps. I know this is a long shot but I need: A carburetor for a GX240 8.0 Honda Generator. I'll pay cash. Got nothing here. Running a 4kw predator.ETA: What's wrong with your busted one? On the very off chance it's the backfire protection pin that's electrically actuated, I replaced mine with a bolt in my lawnmower and it works like a champ. The float pin is what keeps the bowl from filling, not the solenoid needle. Amazon has this anyone outside of the impacted area who can receive it and deliver it? |
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Posted: 9/29/2022 3:42:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Where ? Quote HistoryThat was nuts. I wonder where that building went. It floated away and then disappeared. I wish I had the money to take off work next week and come down there to help clean up and rebuild. Praying for those people |
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Posted: 9/29/2022 3:43:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: That is absolutely fucking insane. Wow. There was a guy in that house that floated away. He peeked out the door early on in the video. |
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Posted: 9/29/2022 3:43:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Recon flight for HiRes photography? Before/after? Quote HistoryQuoted: Recon flight for HiRes photography? Before/after? |
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Posted: 9/29/2022 3:44:59 PM EDT
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At this moment it is probably a bad idea to check the National Hurricane Center's tracking map.
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Posted: 9/29/2022 3:46:44 PM EDT
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Quote History@Rebel31 Where did you get this? Trying to find how the storm tracked when it made landfall. |
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Posted: 9/29/2022 3:47:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: There was a guy in that house that floated away. He peeked out the door early on in the video. It does really kind of look like it. |
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Posted: 9/29/2022 3:48:14 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Keep in mind several years ago the storm surge was changed to height above ground not height above sea level. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/381696/Screen_Shot_2022-09-28_at_12_15_42_AM_pn-2542202.JPG Do you have what the actual storm surge was? |
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Posted: 9/29/2022 3:48:20 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/29/2022 3:49:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Got nothing here. Running a 4kw predator.ETA: What's wrong with your busted one? On the very off chance it's the backfire protection pin that's electrically actuated, I replaced mine with a bolt in my lawnmower and it works like a champ. The float pin is what keeps the bowl from filling, not the solenoid needle. It will be easier to put on a new one. Found them online for 20.00 Thing is all gummed up from sitting around. My own fault, we've been soaking it for 2 days & I bet the jets are plugged up & frozen solid stuck. |
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Posted: 9/29/2022 3:50:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: There was a guy in that house that floated away. He peeked out the door early on in the video. Holy shit. They are fucked. |
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Posted: 9/29/2022 3:50:03 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryI'd help get it there but it says earliest delivery is wed oct 5th. |
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Posted: 9/29/2022 3:50:26 PM EDT
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The last advisory I read from NHC said IAN's tropical storm force winds extended out *415* miles from center. Imagine an 830 mile wide storm. Yikes!
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Posted: 9/29/2022 3:50:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: There was a guy in that house that floated away. He peeked out the door early on in the video. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: That is absolutely fucking insane. Wow. There was a guy in that house that floated away. He peeked out the door early on in the video. Holy shit! I hope he bailed and survived |
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Posted: 9/29/2022 3:51:34 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: There was a guy in that house that floated away. He peeked out the door early on in the video. Holy shit I see it now. Hopefully he somehow got away and the time lapse missed it. |
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Posted: 9/29/2022 3:52:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I'd help get it there but it says earliest delivery is wed oct 5th. Quote HistoryQuoted: I'd help get it there but it says earliest delivery is wed oct 5th. damn, for me in PA it says tomorrow. doesn't help. |
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Posted: 9/29/2022 3:53:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Meh, leave the guy alone. Everyone has their own shit they are dealing with. Noones shit is more important than anyone else's. I'm sure he isn't saying none of the other destruction matter and only his vacation matters. Tone and emotion can't be felt thru posts so cut the guy some slack y'all, damn. Bunch of knee jerk emotional filled reactions. This whole storm is a disaster but we don't need to attack each other over petty bullshit Eta: I see this was sorted out. Sorry, Marie, didn't mean to seem mean to you. I didn't realize I quoted your post. QFT. I'm still laughing about how you described the Cocoa people nailing boards to their outside walls. (I grew in Brevard and stayed as far away from Cocoa and Rockledge as I could). |
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Posted: 9/29/2022 3:54:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: It will be easier to put on a new one. Found them online for 20.00 Thing is all gummed up from sitting around. My own fault, we've been soaking it for 2 days & I bet the jets are plugged up & frozen solid stuck. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Got nothing here. Running a 4kw predator.ETA: What's wrong with your busted one? On the very off chance it's the backfire protection pin that's electrically actuated, I replaced mine with a bolt in my lawnmower and it works like a champ. The float pin is what keeps the bowl from filling, not the solenoid needle. It will be easier to put on a new one. Found them online for 20.00 Thing is all gummed up from sitting around. My own fault, we've been soaking it for 2 days & I bet the jets are plugged up & frozen solid stuck. Ugh. BT,DT. Reason why when I shut off my generators, I do it by turning off the fuel petcock, so it can drain the fuel bowl. |
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Posted: 9/29/2022 3:55:01 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/29/2022 3:55:07 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/29/2022 3:56:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I have a hurricane pass and could get there if I really wanted to. There will be no power, no comms and no help for a LONG time. The causeway bridge is what carried power across to the island (in addition to aerial lines from Pine Island). To go to the west coast in middle of all that noise and boat to the island would be quite an endeavor just to secure a house that's probably destroyed. I'm going to wait a few days for my contacts to get comms and then make a decision then. Personally, I wouldn’t even attempt a boat incursion at this point, especially when it’s your only home at this point. The amount of crap in the water that’s both floating and partially submerged that could damage your boat right now in my opinion isn’t worth the risk. There’s also no telling how navigable the waters are right now; I’d imagine some dredging might be necessary but I’m not familiar enough with the waters in that area. I hope you find out some information about your place soon. |
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Posted: 9/29/2022 3:58:02 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/29/2022 3:59:20 PM EDT
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Jesus. My timing is absolute shit as usual.
I was supposed to be moving to my parents place in Englewood in a couple weeks and searching for my new boat/home but their condo is gone. Completely destroyed. Just sold my boat/home and need to be out soon. Luckily my parents can stay at their friends. So I’m relieved for that but I’m fucked and have no idea where to go. I thinking staying at a hotel or finding a rental there is going to be very difficult not to mention the boat situation. |
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Posted: 9/29/2022 4:00:13 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/29/2022 4:01:58 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/29/2022 4:02:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: After Harvey, I had many people tell me they carried the maximum flood insurance offered but it only covered a fraction of their actual cost to rebuild. The National Flood Insurance Program only covers up to $250,000 for a dwelling, but private flood insurance is available for any amount desired. The problem, of course, is that it is expensive, and after Ian, will be more so. |
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Posted: 9/29/2022 4:03:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: It will be easier to put on a new one. Found them online for 20.00 Thing is all gummed up from sitting around. My own fault, we've been soaking it for 2 days & I bet the jets are plugged up & frozen solid stuck. Had the same problem immediately after Irma. Guitar strings can make a decent tool to rod out the passages. |
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Posted: 9/29/2022 4:03:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: damn, for me in PA it says tomorrow. doesn't help. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I'd help get it there but it says earliest delivery is wed oct 5th. damn, for me in PA it says tomorrow. doesn't help. If anyone finds one in the area, I can help transport it from Sarasota. |
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Posted: 9/29/2022 4:05:47 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/29/2022 4:06:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Does anyone know of any cell/power problems in Port St Lucie ? My family can't get in touch with my nephew or his wife. NVM, they texted. There are 30k-ish out of power in SLC. Cell towers are operational and good. Hopefully they are fine. We really didn't get hit at all. But the power thing may be to blame with them. |
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Posted: 9/29/2022 4:06:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Where ? Sometimes Google Earth is nuts. Near the intersection of Carolina Ave and Estero Blvd.  Attached File |
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Posted: 9/29/2022 4:07:00 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/29/2022 4:09:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Personally, I wouldn’t even attempt a boat incursion at this point, especially when it’s your only home at this point. The amount of crap in the water that’s both floating and partially submerged that could damage your boat right now in my opinion isn’t worth the risk. There’s also no telling how navigable the waters are right now; I’d imagine some dredging might be necessary but I’m not familiar enough with the waters in that area. I hope you find out some information about your place soon. ^ This. After Michael there was more shit in alligator harbor that has washed from houses out on the point. Most of it was refrigerators and freezers that were just under water. |
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Posted: 9/29/2022 4:13:58 PM EDT
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Tropical Tidbits by Levi Cohen is the best hurricane forecasting you'll find. If you live in the Carolinas, watch and pay attention:
 [Thursday] Ian Crosses Florida; Landfall in South Carolina with Significant Impacts Expected Friday |
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Posted: 9/29/2022 4:22:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Hurricane hunter taking damage https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FdwHb7OXgAEUTFe?format=jpg&name=small https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FdwHcemXgAI2qYf?format=jpg&name=small
Butt pucker. |
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Posted: 9/29/2022 4:26:14 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryJFC, the power of that storm! That looked worse than the Japanese tsunami videos. |
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Posted: 9/29/2022 4:28:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Here is an interesting factoid for you. Insurance companies have started doing "before" overflights to look at roof condition prior to the storm. Heard a guy on the Dana show talking about the huge difference in insurance cost responsibility between a Cat 4 and Cat 5 storm due to deductibles. Now hearing this storm was 1 MPH windspeed away from Cat 5 and still called a Cat 4. Anyone familiar with this or BS? |
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Posted: 9/29/2022 4:29:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryThat’s one of the craziest videos from this storm I have seen! |
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Posted: 9/29/2022 4:32:37 PM EDT
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https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-announces-tax-relief-for-victims-of-hurricane-ian-in-florida Individuals and households affected by Hurricane Ian that reside or have a business anywhere in the state of Florida qualify for tax relief. The declaration permits the IRS to postpone certain tax-filing and tax-payment deadlines for taxpayers who reside or have a business in the disaster area. For instance, certain deadlines falling on or after September 23, 2022, and before February 15, 2023, are postponed through February 15, 2023. This means individuals who had a valid extension to file their 2021 return due to run out on October 17, 2022, will now have until February 15, 2023, to file. The IRS noted, however, that because tax payments related to these 2021 returns were due on April 18, 2022, those payments are not eligible for this relief. |
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Posted: 9/29/2022 4:33:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Sometimes Google Earth is nuts. Near the intersection of Carolina Ave and Estero Blvd. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/59830/Ft_Myers_Beach_PNG-2544061.JPG 1450 Estero Blvd. FMB |
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Posted: 9/29/2022 4:34:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Heard a guy on the Dana show talking about the huge difference in insurance cost responsibility between a Cat 4 and Cat 5 storm due to deductibles. Now hearing this storm was 1 MPH windspeed away from Cat 5 and still called a Cat 4. Anyone familiar with this or BS? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Here is an interesting factoid for you. Insurance companies have started doing "before" overflights to look at roof condition prior to the storm. Heard a guy on the Dana show talking about the huge difference in insurance cost responsibility between a Cat 4 and Cat 5 storm due to deductibles. Now hearing this storm was 1 MPH windspeed away from Cat 5 and still called a Cat 4. Anyone familiar with this or BS? It was rated 2-3 mph under cat 5. If you have the time you can go back into the thread and read, it's mentioned in a few posts just before and as ian made landfall. 155 mph or thereabouts. There were a few posts about reported gusts of wind up to 200-213 mph offshore. It ripped one of noaa's buoys off it's anchoring (or sunk it) that was directly in it's path. |
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Posted: 9/29/2022 4:41:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: It was rated 2-3 mph under cat 5. If you have the time you can go back into the thread and read, it's mentioned in a few posts just before and as ian made landfall. 155 mph or thereabouts. There were a few posts about reported gusts of wind up to 200-213 mph offshore. It ripped one of noaa's buoys off it's anchoring (or sunk it) that was directly in it's path. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Here is an interesting factoid for you. Insurance companies have started doing "before" overflights to look at roof condition prior to the storm. Heard a guy on the Dana show talking about the huge difference in insurance cost responsibility between a Cat 4 and Cat 5 storm due to deductibles. Now hearing this storm was 1 MPH windspeed away from Cat 5 and still called a Cat 4. Anyone familiar with this or BS? It was rated 2-3 mph under cat 5. If you have the time you can go back into the thread and read, it's mentioned in a few posts just before and as ian made landfall. 155 mph or thereabouts. There were a few posts about reported gusts of wind up to 200-213 mph offshore. It ripped one of noaa's buoys off it's anchoring (or sunk it) that was directly in it's path. When the storm seemed to be peaking I almost posted that the thing should squeeze out another 2mph just to get the Cat 5 label and the increased attention it no doubt brings. Decided I wasn't going to wish even another 2mph upon people who were about to lose everything as it is.
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