Hurricane Irma

treitz3 · September 2017

I am getting reports from Jerry12 and Niki that Atlanta is getting hit hard. They already lost at least 3 trees, one of them was huge. They are telling me that they have two more cells and after about 5:00 today, the coast should be clear.

Tom

vmaxer · September 2017

treitz3 wrote: »

I am getting reports from Jerry12 and Niki that Atlanta is getting hit hard. They already lost at least 3 trees, one of them was huge. They are telling me that they have two more cells and after about 5:00 today, the coast should be clear.

Tom

Thanks, I've been watching her Facebook posts.

My mother and sister are close to them in Newnan.

westmassguy · September 2017

Heard from my ex, their condo in Naples was barely touched, while almost everything else around them, in their complex was destroyed. You never know.

jeremymarcinko · September 2017

Inlaws in Cape Coral had no damage other than some landscaping. So nice to see this thing weakened to a two at landfall.

Glad everyone is here alright.

[Deleted User] · September 2017

The only thing scarier than crap weather is crap weather in the dark you can't see coming. Here we just have to worry about really are tornadoes. Usually just before sunset so you can still see them. When it's ten o'clock and the sirens go off it's horrible cuz you can't see anything. I can't imagine the horror it must be there. I'd probably just have another heart attack and get it over with. You guys that rode it out have wrecking ball size testies!

txcoastal1 · September 2017

I guess this fat lady isn't done singing, 3 deaths in Georgia and historic flooding in Jacksonville

Hold onto your hats and be safe

billbillw · September 2017

Feeling pretty lucky here in West Cobb Georgia. Haven't seen anything major all day. Mostly steady rain and light winds. I'm in a valley and I guess winds are diminished down here. Have had power all day and things seem to be calming down all around us now. I have many friends around Metro Atlanta are without power. I find it amazing that something like six million people in Florida are without power.

Derf · September 2017

Locally, today was a beautiful day. Sun was shining, 88 degrees. Piled up yard debris and my screen cage at the street. Power is still out, but has only been a little over 24 hours. Man do I miss the AC!

Not a lot of damage around here. Telephone tower crumbled. I saw only two roofs that were destroyed. Mostly tree limbs and palm fronds littering the yards and streets. Many trees are down. For taking a Cat 3 right on the chin, Marco Island fared very well.

Storm continues to wreak havoc. I do pray everyone remains safe.

Mikey081057 · September 2017

Got back to Cape Coral today... the west part of Eye wall came close maybe a couple of miles away,

Just got mobile internet up in last hour or so.

No damage to anything on my little house and spent the day un shuttering and checking things out.

I saw some blown trees and fences around town today all in all very fortunate.

Could really use Lightman to get his narrow **** over here to restore power. I have a backup gen to keep lights and refrig running.

I think Marco Naples and Bonita took the brunt of Irma and spared a lot of us. Once it hit land it started losing some of it's strength. Not to play it down but I think the storm surge estimates were a bit excessive and especially after landfall.

I didn't lose anything and my heart goes out to those who did.

My friend in JAX lost a third of his roof and his pool enclosure when he got hit with a small tornado at 4:00 am this morning.

BlueMDPicker · September 2017

Glad you're okay, @Mikey081057 !

Mikey081057 · September 2017

I am a little off the grid right now but all in all very thankful.

txcoastal1 · September 2017

Glad you guys are safe and in clean up mode.

Really glad the storm lost steam before impact.

No electricity does suck, but I feel just as bad when our northern brethren's go without power in the winter northern's

Let's hope she doesn't continue bringing devastation, been a hella' couple weeks and pray for a calm fall/winter as we approach tornado season and the northern blues.

Thanks for chiming in guys and hope for quick recovery to your communities

[Deleted User] · September 2017

Another reason for this date to go down in history.

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soundfreak1 · September 2017

Screen porch shredded, debris all over, a few trees down, no flooding, all considered we were very lucky and blessed. And ya cat 2 in the dark is just plain frightening. God help those less fortunate than us! THE POWER literally just came back on as I typed this.

treitz3 · September 2017

We even lost a large tree in upstate South Carolina near Charlotte. I am not a big fan of Irma. Of all the trees in the yard, she picked the one damned tree that provides shade in the afternoon to my front porch. Grrr.

Last I talked to Niki, she had already lost 3 trees, one on them was gargantuan.

Tom

vmaxer · September 2017

treitz3 wrote: »

We even lost a large tree in upstate South Carolina near Charlotte. I am not a big fan of Irma. Of all the trees in the yard, she picked the one damned tree that provides shade in the afternoon to my front porch. Grrr.

Last I talked to Niki, she had already lost 3 trees, one on them was gargantuan.

Tom

That will give Jerry something to burn.

Dawgfish · September 2017

Power's been down since 16:30 yesterday and is not expected to be back up anytime today. I've heard reports that around 80% of my county is without power. I live 60 miles north of Atlanta. Coming into work this morning, trees were down everywhere. Makes the daily commute to Atlanta that much more interesting! Lol!

Really can't complain though, so many others have suffered immeasurable grief from Irma and Harvey. My thoughts and prayers go out to them!

txcoastal1 · September 2017

I gave to a national charity, and JJ Watt for Harvey. Is their any local FL/GA charities for Irma storm relief that look legit being promoted on your local news channels out east???

BlueMDPicker · September 2017

Ron,

"The Florida Disaster Fund is the State of Florida’s official private fund established to assist Florida’s communities as they respond to and recover during times of emergency or disaster. The fund is administered by the Volunteer Florida Foundation. Funds will support disaster relief organizations active in responding to and recovering from Hurricane Irma. In partnership with the public sector, private sector and other non-governmental organizations, the Florida Disaster Fund supports response and recovery activities. Donations to the Florida Disaster Fund are made to the Volunteer Florida Foundation, 501(c)(3) charitable organization and are tax deductible.

Donations may be made by credit card on the secure website www.floridadisasterfund.org or by check to the below address. Checks should be made payable to the Volunteer Florida Foundation and should include “Florida Disaster Fund” in the memo line.

Volunteer Florida Foundation
Attention: Florida Disaster Fund
3800 Esplanade Way, Suite 180
Tallahassee, FL 32311

For additional questions about the Florida Disaster Fund, please contact info@volunteerflorida.org or call (850) 414-7400."

txcoastal1 · September 2017

Thanks Mike,
Great info and will be and will be making my donation today. Anyone have a charity/foundation for disaster relief in GA? Please post up if you can.

Well wishes to those who didn't fare well.

mrloren · September 2017

Catholic Charity is collecting at our church this weekend for disaster relief. Check your local Red Cross or church.

BlueMDPicker · September 2017

Thought of @lightman1 and all his hard working contemporaries today as I drove by Roberts Arena here in Sarasota. Could just grab two, one-handed phone shots of FPL's (Florida Power and Light) staging area. There are, literally, hundreds of bucket and tree limb shredder trucks being dispatched throughout the area. For perspective, the gable roof shown in one shot is about 150 yards from the street I was on. Solid trucks from there to the road.

Mikey081057 · September 2017

My power is back on. Thanks to all the hardworking @lightman1 's out there.

BlueFox · September 2017

Still off in DeLand, but hopefully will be back soon.

lightman1 · September 2017

Wish I was there. Be kind to all recovery workers out there. They're away from their families and homes. Glad to here y'all are safe.

nooshinjohn · September 2017

lightman1 wrote: »

Wish I was there. Be kind to all recovery workers out there. They're away from their families and homes. Glad to here y'all are safe.

You mean treat them better than we do you?

soundfreak1 · September 2017

Offered free burgers and sandwiches to the crews that got us up and running yesterday. I actally feel a bit guilty to have power back so soon (within 35 hrs). Told them to spread the word to the crews to stop by anytime for lunches anytime.

lightman1 · September 2017

nooshinjohn wrote: »

lightman1 wrote: »

Wish I was there. Be kind to all recovery workers out there. They're away from their families and homes. Glad to here y'all are safe.

You mean treat them better than we do you?

Ed Zachary!

Mikey081057 · September 2017

I kinda feel guilty too. I now have power and internet and directv. Getting caught up. It's funny watching the local news here. I usually don't watch local news much but 1 channel was looking for people to blame while another was showing the positive aspects of neighbors helping neighbors, churches making meals.there are areas that are just devastated and still have high water. Those areas seem to be more inland in Lee Cty. and affected older construction and mobile homes. Newer construction and elevation are so key here in SWFL.

Trying to find somebody to loan my generator to.

Hurricane Irma

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