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Link Posted: 8/29/2019 2:31:51 PM EST
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Ok, at the risk of sounding like a selfish douche, here's a question for those of you that live in Florida.

Realistically, how bad do/can things get in Orlando during a hurricane? I see that it's statistically one of the safest cities in Florida with regards to hurricanes.

We're supposed to fly into Orlando on Saturday for 10 days. Saturday should be ahead of the storm,  and if we're just going to see a lot of rain and some wind for a couple days, I hate to cancel our vacation.

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Hurricanes rapidly weaken after landfall, and Orlando is inland enough to be fine unless a monster storm with a yuge windfield aims right straight for it.

If it’s an all inclusive don’t travel anywhere vacation I wouldn’t have a care.  Moving around vacation i’d.. probably still not care
Link Posted: 8/29/2019 2:33:11 PM EST
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that might work for non drinking water. you don't know what recycled plastic and plasticizers are used in them.

if you do use trashcans, get some food safe, non recycled plastic bags and line them, if possible.
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You don't need expensive water jugs to hold water for a few days or weeks.  Buy some new garbage cans and fill them up.

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that might work for non drinking water. you don't know what recycled plastic and plasticizers are used in them.

if you do use trashcans, get some food safe, non recycled plastic bags and line them, if possible.
Lowe’s 5g blue buckets are food grade too.
Link Posted: 8/29/2019 2:33:29 PM EST
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if anybody is out there looking for bottled water and cannot find it at Sams, Walmart, or the grocery stores, don't forget to check office supply stores like Staples and OfficeMax/OfficeDepot.    They carry bottled and jugged water too, and most people might not think of those.
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The gas station near my house had cases as well, sometimes folks forget to check off the beaten path convenience stores.
Link Posted: 8/29/2019 2:33:41 PM EST
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Ok, at the risk of sounding like a selfish douche, here's a question for those of you that live in Florida.

Realistically, how bad do/can things get in Orlando during a hurricane? I see that it's statistically one of the safest cities in Florida with regards to hurricanes.

We're supposed to fly into Orlando on Saturday for 10 days. Saturday should be ahead of the storm,  and if we're just going to see a lot of rain and some wind for a couple days, I hate to cancel our vacation.

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I would not come to Florida on Saturday.

There could be massive power outages, which would make things miserable for a tourist.   Also lots of rain.

If the hurricane does come along the I-4 corridor like some most of the predictions are then things could get harry for awhile.

Not being on the coast you will not get the Cat 4 winds but it could disrupt a lot of things that make life comfortable for tourist.  Remember that the people that work in the service industry will want to be home.

Stay away!
Link Posted: 8/29/2019 2:34:26 PM EST
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Water is still apparently selling out in NE Florida. My wife told me this morning that her mom went to Publix and got us three cases of water. With what we have on hand and the ability to filter (just did a rough camping trip in Ontario), we were already good to go. I won't turn it down. A couple years ago, even though we suffered no damage, we still had no power for a solid week. I probably should have bought more mountain house. I only have a half a week on hand after the last trip.
Link Posted: 8/29/2019 2:36:02 PM EST
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Ok, at the risk of sounding like a selfish douche, here's a question for those of you that live in Florida.

Realistically, how bad do/can things get in Orlando during a hurricane? I see that it's statistically one of the safest cities in Florida with regards to hurricanes.

We're supposed to fly into Orlando on Saturday for 10 days. Saturday should be ahead of the storm,  and if we're just going to see a lot of rain and some wind for a couple days, I hate to cancel our vacation.

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Honestly, I would have canceled and made other plans yesterday. A major hurricane is no joke and this isn't something that will just pass by and then everything will be back to normal in few days. Orlando will be on the worst side of the storm if the path holds. Trees down, power lines, utilities might be down for days. I wouldn't even think about going in on Saturday unless the storm makes a drastic move somewhere else.
Link Posted: 8/29/2019 2:36:15 PM EST
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Ok, at the risk of sounding like a selfish douche, here's a question for those of you that live in Florida.

Realistically, how bad do/can things get in Orlando during a hurricane? I see that it's statistically one of the safest cities in Florida with regards to hurricanes.

We're supposed to fly into Orlando on Saturday for 10 days. Saturday should be ahead of the storm,  and if we're just going to see a lot of rain and some wind for a couple days, I hate to cancel our vacation.

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The actual hurricane isn't bad. Just a few hours of sustained wind and rain gusts. Modern Florida infrastructure is designed for hurricanes. People who haven't experienced them often get images of buildings blowing over and death and destruction everywhere, mostly hyped up by the media and it stirs people into hysteria.

The part to prepare for it power outages and stores being closed and some roads being flooded. Considering its a 10 day vacation you should be fine but a few of the days won't be as fun if its a direct hit. Also where Orlando is situated in the middle of the state so safer than the coast.
Link Posted: 8/29/2019 2:36:21 PM EST
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Ok, at the risk of sounding like a selfish douche, here's a question for those of you that live in Florida.

Realistically, how bad do/can things get in Orlando during a hurricane? I see that it's statistically one of the safest cities in Florida with regards to hurricanes.

We're supposed to fly into Orlando on Saturday for 10 days. Saturday should be ahead of the storm,  and if we're just going to see a lot of rain and some wind for a couple days, I hate to cancel our vacation.

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you should probably cancel this trip

flights may get cancelled anyway

Stay Home would be my recommendation
Link Posted: 8/29/2019 2:37:17 PM EST
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Ok, at the risk of sounding like a selfish douche, here's a question for those of you that live in Florida.

Realistically, how bad do/can things get in Orlando during a hurricane? I see that it's statistically one of the safest cities in Florida with regards to hurricanes.

We're supposed to fly into Orlando on Saturday for 10 days. Saturday should be ahead of the storm,  and if we're just going to see a lot of rain and some wind for a couple days, I hate to cancel our vacation.

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Generally speaking the biggest threats are for those directly under the the path of the eye and near the water. It's the storm surge that does most of the damage which shouldn't be a problem in the middle of the state. If you're not near the water or under the path of the eye you're going to experience a loss of convince and comfort in the form of power outages and a lack of running water. You may or may not have issues with either of those. My parents live a little north of Orlando and have had their lights flicker as a hurricane passed overhead.

There's a lot of media hype and OMFGWTFBBQ when these things hit in. Those of us who are natives or have lived in the state for some time have learned to deal with these things for a while and roll our eyes at some of the shit that goes on especially where smaller storms are concerned.

On the other hand we also take monster storms pretty serious. The biggest problem you face is that this things is still days away and its track is still firming up. A slight change in its course now will mean big changes to where it actually makes landfall.
Link Posted: 8/29/2019 2:39:07 PM EST
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you should probably cancel this trip

flights may get cancelled anyway

Stay Home would be my recommendation
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Ok, at the risk of sounding like a selfish douche, here's a question for those of you that live in Florida.

Realistically, how bad do/can things get in Orlando during a hurricane? I see that it's statistically one of the safest cities in Florida with regards to hurricanes.

We're supposed to fly into Orlando on Saturday for 10 days. Saturday should be ahead of the storm,  and if we're just going to see a lot of rain and some wind for a couple days, I hate to cancel our vacation.

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you should probably cancel this trip

flights may get cancelled anyway

Stay Home would be my recommendation
Would agree unless your plans are Disney. Orlando still gets banged up. Last one like this power was down for days.
Disney is usually running next day and all Disney owned hotels are storm shelters
Link Posted: 8/29/2019 2:39:44 PM EST
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Ok, at the risk of sounding like a selfish douche, here's a question for those of you that live in Florida.

Realistically, how bad do/can things get in Orlando during a hurricane? I see that it's statistically one of the safest cities in Florida with regards to hurricanes.

We're supposed to fly into Orlando on Saturday for 10 days. Saturday should be ahead of the storm,  and if we're just going to see a lot of rain and some wind for a couple days, I hate to cancel our vacation.

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It will suck enough that you wish you stayed home. Howling winds, power outages, hot and stuffy, trees down everywhere, traffic lights sitting in the roads. When you walk outside after the storm, it will look more like a war zone than a tourist attraction.
Link Posted: 8/29/2019 2:39:53 PM EST
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that right there....

I would have suggested that, but I haven't looked for them for several years, and didn't think anyplace local would still carry them.

they are easier to move around, and less likely to split and cause a flood and loss of all that water, if they do
Link Posted: 8/29/2019 2:43:19 PM EST
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that right there....

I would have suggested that, but I haven't looked for them for several years, and didn't think anyplace local would still carry them.

they are easier to move around, and less likely to split and cause a flood and loss of all that water, if they do
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Lowe's 5g blue buckets are food grade too.
that right there....

I would have suggested that, but I haven't looked for them for several years, and didn't think anyplace local would still carry them.

they are easier to move around, and less likely to split and cause a flood and loss of all that water, if they do
Same for the firehouse subs pickle buckets.  $2 each last time I checked.   Pickle smell that can be removed with a solution + time + sunshine.
Link Posted: 8/29/2019 2:48:22 PM EST
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Ok, at the risk of sounding like a selfish douche, here's a question for those of you that live in Florida.

Realistically, how bad do/can things get in Orlando during a hurricane? I see that it's statistically one of the safest cities in Florida with regards to hurricanes.

We're supposed to fly into Orlando on Saturday for 10 days. Saturday should be ahead of the storm,  and if we're just going to see a lot of rain and some wind for a couple days, I hate to cancel our vacation.

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I grew up in Central Florida, seen quite a few CAT 1-3 hurricanes and was even working at Disney World during a couple events. You are asking a great question and the best answer I can give you is to contact who and where you are staying. The hotels, theme parks, airlines all have policies for these events and they will best be able to advise you. My Mother lives in Orlando and will NOT be evacuating unless she is specifically advised to do so. Many evacuees end up in Orlando anyway.

So, keep an eye on the news. Listen for mandatory evacuations and locations. Stay in close contact with your airline, hotel, and attractions you had planned to see (this info is usually posted on their websites) check in regularly right up to the moment you go to the airport. IF you go, just make sure you are not becoming part of the problem by going into places that have been hit or putting yourselves in danger (requiring Emergency Services response).
Link Posted: 8/29/2019 2:48:33 PM EST
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Ok, at the risk of sounding like a selfish douche, here's a question for those of you that live in Florida.

Realistically, how bad do/can things get in Orlando during a hurricane? I see that it's statistically one of the safest cities in Florida with regards to hurricanes.

We're supposed to fly into Orlando on Saturday for 10 days. Saturday should be ahead of the storm,  and if we're just going to see a lot of rain and some wind for a couple days, I hate to cancel our vacation.

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Ivan was fast, compact, and did quite a bit of damage to Orlando, but the usual hurricane will weaken a lot before it makes it there.
Link Posted: 8/29/2019 2:50:54 PM EST
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Ok, at the risk of sounding like a selfish douche, here's a question for those of you that live in Florida.

Realistically, how bad do/can things get in Orlando during a hurricane? I see that it's statistically one of the safest cities in Florida with regards to hurricanes.

We're supposed to fly into Orlando on Saturday for 10 days. Saturday should be ahead of the storm,  and if we're just going to see a lot of rain and some wind for a couple days, I hate to cancel our vacation.

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My thoughts:

Rule of thumb in Florida is most places are within 60 miles of the Atlantic or Gulf coasts.  So you still have to deal with how quickly the hurricane may lose strength, dissipate, weaken or fall apart.  You will still have wind and rain events and tornado generation spin off.

So power outages can extend out a great distance when you account for power lines getting interrupted.

Flooding can occur, especially after the ground has absorbed what it can and drainage systems fill beyond capacity.  When the ground has taken what it can and the drain system is full, you will have water settling in the low areas and this takes time.  When Michael hit, it was near dark when we saw the flooding start.

The further in land you are from where it comes ashore the better, but by no means underestimate the ability of the system to still have a significant wind (and tornado) effect along with the issues of rainfall.
Link Posted: 8/29/2019 2:51:11 PM EST
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Ok, at the risk of sounding like a selfish douche, here's a question for those of you that live in Florida.

Realistically, how bad do/can things get in Orlando during a hurricane? I see that it's statistically one of the safest cities in Florida with regards to hurricanes.

We're supposed to fly into Orlando on Saturday for 10 days. Saturday should be ahead of the storm,  and if we're just going to see a lot of rain and some wind for a couple days, I hate to cancel our vacation.

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I rode out Hurricane Charlie (Cat 1 by the time it hit Orlando) in a Disney property.  Lights never went out, they had the pool open by 10 AM the next morning.  That said the night before restaurants were either closed or doing very limited menus.  Even with a Cat 1 lots of Orlando was without power for several days, trees down everywhere, roof damage etc.  I would not go down there this weekend as you can be assured of power outages, trees down etc. and there is no assurance what level of storm is coming other than likely Cat 3+ and no telling what it would be in Orlando, Hurricane Michael came in as a 5 and was still a 3 way into Georgia.
Link Posted: 8/29/2019 2:52:36 PM EST
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If this hits the Villages do you think the New Yorkers will start thinking twice before moving down here?  There may be a silver lining here.
Link Posted: 8/29/2019 2:55:02 PM EST
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If this hits the Villages do you think the New Yorkers will start thinking twice before moving down here?  There may be a silver lining here.
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Not to mention the rates of sexually transmitted diseases would fall.
Link Posted: 8/29/2019 2:56:11 PM EST
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True!
Link Posted: 8/29/2019 2:56:32 PM EST
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What a difference between yesterday and today in Central PBC.
Link Posted: 8/29/2019 2:57:58 PM EST
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My prediction

https://i.imgur.com/qkXbg8m.png

Sharp turn north and will head for SC coast as usual
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From your lips to Dorian's eye. We could use a pass this round.

Are local guys using that app thingy?
Link Posted: 8/29/2019 2:59:41 PM EST
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Power outages, are the biggest concern. We are consistently without power for 7 days or longer with each storm. I keep 6 days worth of fuel on hand year around. Been working on getting an old Onan diesel unit online, it has a 275 gallon tank on it.
Link Posted: 8/29/2019 3:00:37 PM EST
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This is gonna sound completely stupid but - anyone have a lead on a ~5,000 watt generator near Orlando / Melbourne area?

Apparently my current genset is having troubles, and I'm not in until tomorrow morning.
Link Posted: 8/29/2019 3:04:20 PM EST
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I rode out Hurricane Charlie (Cat 1 by the time it hit Orlando) in a Disney property.  Lights never went out, they had the pool open by 10 AM the next morning.  That said the night before restaurants were either closed or doing very limited menus.  Even with a Cat 1 lots of Orlando was without power for several days, trees down everywhere, roof damage etc. I would not go down there this weekend as you can be assured of power outages, trees down etc. and there is no assurance what level of storm is coming other than likely Cat 3+ and no telling what it would be in Orlando, Hurricane Michael came in as a 5 and was still a 3 way into Georgia.
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Very good observation from a guy that has more than a fleeting interest in hurricanes or storm events.
Link Posted: 8/29/2019 3:08:52 PM EST
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These are better, stackable, and have a spigot.
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Wrong. Aquatainers run about $15 for a 7 gal container ($2.14 per stored gallon) whereas the walmart bottled purified water runs $4 for 5.3 gal (74c per stored gallon).

The bottled water can be stacked 8 or 9 cases high, whereas the aquatainer is recommended stacked only when empty. When full you might be able to stack 2 or 3.

The bottled water requires no treatment or maintenance, can be easily moved/distributed. Also you can carry several half-liter bottles when out and about, whereas you would be limited to carrying multiples of 7 gal with the aquatainer.

Bottled water is cheaper, easier to store and move and easier to carry and consume.
Link Posted: 8/29/2019 3:11:19 PM EST
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Panama City area report/observations:  Not crazy yet, but Walmart is putting the 32 packs of water on the center isle by the refrigerated food section when you come in the door.  It's being bought enough that they were restocking it when I was there.  Harbor Freight had a decent number of people buying tarps, rope, some tree saws and flashlights.  People mulling around the generator section.  Home Depot and Lowes looked busy driving by, but they have been staying busy with all the reconstruction in the area so not sure how much business is prep buying.  Gas stations are busy, but no long lines that I saw.  Gas has gone up ten cents a gallon since yesterday, but it could be related to the upcoming holiday weekend and not the storm.
Link Posted: 8/29/2019 3:12:22 PM EST
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Wrong. Aquatainers run about $15 for a 7 gal container ($2.14 per stored gallon) whereas the walmart bottled purified water runs $4 for 5.3 gal (74c per stored gallon).

The bottled water can be stacked 8 or 9 cases high, whereas the aquatainer is recommended stacked only when empty. When full you might be able to stack 2 or 3.

The bottled water requires no treatment or maintenance, can be easily moved/distributed. Also you can carry several half-liter bottles when out and about, whereas you would be limited to carrying multiples of 7 gal with the aquatainer.

Bottled water is cheaper, easier to store and move and easier to carry and consume.
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Wrong. Aquatainers run about $15 for a 7 gal container ($2.14 per stored gallon) whereas the walmart bottled purified water runs $4 for 5.3 gal (74c per stored gallon).

The bottled water can be stacked 8 or 9 cases high, whereas the aquatainer is recommended stacked only when empty. When full you might be able to stack 2 or 3.

The bottled water requires no treatment or maintenance, can be easily moved/distributed. Also you can carry several half-liter bottles when out and about, whereas you would be limited to carrying multiples of 7 gal with the aquatainer.

Bottled water is cheaper, easier to store and move and easier to carry and consume.
I fill up my (5-10) 5 gallon food grade buckets I buy for I think $6 with the lid. Then I dump them into the pool after the storm passes and I don't need the water.
Worked for me for a decade now.
Link Posted: 8/29/2019 3:13:06 PM EST
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Racetrac here in 32256. Almost full but no line.

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ETA the price sign is on, my camera did not line up with the LED frame rates
Link Posted: 8/29/2019 3:13:49 PM EST
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Hurricanes rapidly weaken after landfall, and Orlando is inland enough to be fine unless a monster storm with a yuge windfield aims right straight for it.

If it’s an all inclusive don’t travel anywhere vacation I wouldn’t have a care.  Moving around vacation i’d.. probably still not care
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While yes they rapidly weaken, I wouldn't say Orlando will be fine because it is inland.  Irma went straight up the state and north florida still got hammered.  If it was a Cat 1 maybe, but Cat 4?  everyone in the path will see a serious storm
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You don't need expensive water jugs to hold water for a few days or weeks.  Buy some new garbage cans and fill them up.  Good for flushing toilets and washing hands and more.

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Wrong. Those run about $30 for a 32 gallon can. You can get more water for the same amount buying bottled, which doesn't require treatment prior to storage. It is difficult to store volumes of water in large containers like that without treatment/maintenance, whereas bottled water requires neither.

You will find it difficult to move containers carrying 30 gallons of water, will not be able to distribute it, or put into a vehicle, as you can easily with cases of bottled water.

Been there, done that with 55 gal drums which were a pain in the ass and more expensive to buy than the same volume of water already prepackaged into bottles.
Link Posted: 8/29/2019 3:14:35 PM EST
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Clay county just had a press conference, and I swear they have lost their minds. We know nothing, but panic everyone!
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Geez, dude.
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Racetrac here in 32256. Almost full but no line.

https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/448063/7F619D4A-E963-482B-BC88-432A81CB5798_jpeg-1071565.JPG

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Use the shell across the street. Better gas same price
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Clay county just had a press conference, and I swear they have lost their minds. We know nothing, but panic everyone!
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Clay county is a sanctuary county so there ya go
Link Posted: 8/29/2019 3:23:20 PM EST
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So if this thing stays on track is it safe to say I’m not flying in Tuesday morning (Orlando).........or maybe even Wednesday at that point.

What’s the FL professionals say?
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It was FOX 30, they used a new phrase on me- energy dependent people. Then they said if you are there will be a last resort shelter open, but do not plan on going there
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Doubtful, but it has a long ways to go. Hell if it does cross the state on the line showing right now, I would not want to be in Orlando traffic.
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Use the shell across the street. Better gas same price
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Racetrac here in 32256. Almost full but no line.

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Use the shell across the street. Better gas same price
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Went to Publix at lunch. It is in the middle of the hood here in Rivera beach, all the carts were gone, even the little green baskets were out. You know it's bad when white peeps are shopping in Rivera..
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Man the weather channel sure is making sure the hysteria  is strong with this storm.
When do they not lol

People are stirred up in a frenzy for sure, people are running around buying everything they can get their hands out
Like gas?
Not just gas but everything at the stores, the shelves are going bare. I went to Publix and people were pushing each other in the aisles
Went to Publix at lunch. It is in the middle of the hood here in Rivera beach, all the carts were gone, even the little green baskets were out. You know it's bad when white peeps are shopping in Rivera..
LMAO. I know that area and can verify it's a shithole. Might as well be a third world country
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Doesn't look like it will run into JAX at this point. Have family there....
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that might work for non drinking water. you don't know what recycled plastic and plasticizers are used in them.

if you do use trashcans, get some food safe, non recycled plastic bags and line them, if possible.
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that might work for non drinking water. you don't know what recycled plastic and plasticizers are used in them.

if you do use trashcans, get some food safe, non recycled plastic bags and line them, if possible.
Some of the Rubbermaid are food grade. I think all the gray ones.
Link Posted: 8/29/2019 3:31:14 PM EST
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Parkland BJs has cars out to damn near SR 7 waiting for gas. The store, however was pretty empty.
Link Posted: 8/29/2019 3:31:24 PM EST
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Lowe’s 5g blue buckets are food grade too.
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You don't need expensive water jugs to hold water for a few days or weeks.  Buy some new garbage cans and fill them up.

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that might work for non drinking water. you don't know what recycled plastic and plasticizers are used in them.

if you do use trashcans, get some food safe, non recycled plastic bags and line them, if possible.
Lowe’s 5g blue buckets are food grade too.
The base on most 5g buckets are too flimsy to hold a full container of water for long; the base bows down, cracks and the water leaks out.

The lids that supposedly allow stacking are too flimsy to allow even one full bucket of water to be stacked on another. The herm sealed lids with the rubber gasket and snap down edges buckle and relieve under pressure and open up gaps. I used to store rice in those and they are too flimsy even for that, for a reasonable period of time.

Also impossible to transport without spilling.

Lived in Florida for four years, researched/tried all these water storage methods, all are more expensive, more hassle, more maintenance and more likely to present you with a bunch of unusable drinking water when you need it the most, than wally world cheap bottled water stored under beds and in the bottom of cupboards around the house, which you cycle through during the regular year and replace as necessary.
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Ok, at the risk of sounding like a selfish douche, here's a question for those of you that live in Florida.

Realistically, how bad do/can things get in Orlando during a hurricane? I see that it's statistically one of the safest cities in Florida with regards to hurricanes.

We're supposed to fly into Orlando on Saturday for 10 days. Saturday should be ahead of the storm,  and if we're just going to see a lot of rain and some wind for a couple days, I hate to cancel our vacation.

Honest, non-GD thoughts on this?
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Cat 1 Hurricane winds are to be expected in Orlando.

Not good, not great.

FL is better handled for these storms due to building codes, but power being out for several days will suck.

Read up on what hurricane Charley did.
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Hurricanes rapidly weaken after landfall, and Orlando is inland enough to be fine unless a monster storm with a yuge windfield aims right straight for it.

If it’s an all inclusive don’t travel anywhere vacation I wouldn’t have a care.  Moving around vacation i’d.. probably still not care
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Ok, at the risk of sounding like a selfish douche, here's a question for those of you that live in Florida.

Realistically, how bad do/can things get in Orlando during a hurricane? I see that it's statistically one of the safest cities in Florida with regards to hurricanes.

We're supposed to fly into Orlando on Saturday for 10 days. Saturday should be ahead of the storm,  and if we're just going to see a lot of rain and some wind for a couple days, I hate to cancel our vacation.

Honest, non-GD thoughts on this?
Hurricanes rapidly weaken after landfall, and Orlando is inland enough to be fine unless a monster storm with a yuge windfield aims right straight for it.

If it’s an all inclusive don’t travel anywhere vacation I wouldn’t have a care.  Moving around vacation i’d.. probably still not care
I have a cousin that lives in Orlando and in 2004 their home was nearly destroyed and their neighborhood with 3 ways in and out was completely blocked by downed trees.  Be prepared because shit can and does happen!  They own a large construction company that does a lot of work for Disney and Universal.
Link Posted: 8/29/2019 3:50:38 PM EST
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not strengthening yet

5:00 PM AST Thu Aug 29
Location: 22.5°N 67.7°W
Moving: NW at 13 mph
Min pressure: 986 mb
Max sustained: 85 mph

Link Posted: 8/29/2019 3:51:12 PM EST
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Euro model has it hitting Miami now:

Hurricane Dorian update: 3 PM ET August 29
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So the dual-fuel generator I ordered from Home Depot is being shipped, should be at the store between tomorrow and Tuesday.

Place your bets as to whether some dipshit manager receives it, doesn't see that it's a ship-to-store for a customer, and places it on the floor where it gets sold.
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No bet, Bro.
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If this hits the Villages do you think the New Yorkers will start thinking twice before moving down here?  There may be a silver lining here.
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As someone who worked in The Villages during Hurricane Matthew... no. They were just as batshit crazy as everyone else with food, water, fuel, and everything else. At one point, I was one of seven total deputies/officers directing traffic in the Murphy USA gas station at CR 466 & CR 105 because people were going bonkers over what ended up being a nothingburger for us.... but they sure as fuck weren't leaving.
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