I know we have a few posters at least who live in the Panama City area. Is there anyone who needs anything that we might be able to help with?
How did everyone do through Hurricane Michael?
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My house in Tallahassee lost 8 shingles and a little decorative border on the trim but other than that it’s 100% intact. I didn’t even lose power. So my house is good other than going through the pain of having an insurance adjuster come out and eventually getting the roof patched up.
My addiction facility in Panama City on the other hand had all of its AC units fly off the roof and a relatively big portion of the roof is missing. Compared to other buildings in downtown PC, I actually got off relatively light. But I still need to get some big tarps down over the roof until we can eventually get it repaired. I called the FEDs and they stupidly discontinued the “Blue Tarp” program where the Army Corps of Engineers put up tarps for free on damages building, now you have to do it yourself. So if anyone knows where to get a couple of really big tarps I would appreciate it.
I moved away from Florida 11 years ago, and I still hoard tarps to this day.
I have family in PCB and Blue Mountain Beach - they both fared OK.
You can try contacting the Jax Jaguars and the Univ. of Miami. They seem to have giant tarps for covering up stadium seating sections.
Thank you very much, as I messaged you I found out literally as we were speaking one of my big dollar money partners owns a construction company in NC I didn’t know he owned and he’s sending them to take care of us as well as help in the area today. So (knock on wood), I should be good now.
I live down in Sarasota, we were lucky here as it was just a few showers. We got pounded last year, but not like this. I feel for anyone up in the panhandle right now.
Here in FM we were spared any weather effects from Michael.
It did force one kid who is in college at TCC and lives at Southgate dorm to evacuate and she is here safely with us in FM.
We were to visit the other college kid in Tuscaloosa this weekend. That trip was cx as we were to fly through Atlanta on Thursday.
Only inconviences for us so I have nothing to complain about and we are thankful...hope all of you who had damage etc are ok.
(FYI...Southgate dorm is without power and they emailed all residents today that they shouldn’t come back until Sunday night)
It did force one kid who is in college at TCC and lives at Southgate dorm to evacuate and she is here safely with us in FM.
We were to visit the other college kid in Tuscaloosa this weekend. That trip was cx as we were to fly through Atlanta on Thursday.
Only inconviences for us so I have nothing to complain about and we are thankful...hope all of you who had damage etc are ok.
(FYI...Southgate dorm is without power and they emailed all residents today that they shouldn’t come back until Sunday night)
Pensacola, where I'm at, just got a bit of rain and some slight breezes, but nothing damaging. But the damage to our East is just so amazingly sad. I hear Tallahassee didn't get much in the way of structural damage, but the data networks and power situation is pretty miserable. I know that our data center has been down since the storm (And clients are not happy). We keep just being told that the actual backbone networks are heavily damaged...
He'll change his tune as soon as his trailer gets hit by a twister.
If my trailer is demolished from a tornado, I acknowledge that I should be the one responsible to replace it. The likelihood of getting hit by a tornado is a lot lower than getting demolished by the numerous natural disaster issues you people have and continue to rebuild after.
We should stop corn subsidies while we're at it.
Yeah, hurt independent farmers and further drive up ethanol costs. That will be in your best interest.
We made out ok. Had tree take out electric connection from road. Giant pine from neighbors yard laid up two feet from garage. Lucky really. Going to be a while before we get power. Still have two trees laying across Bull Headley in front of my house tangled in lines.
He's probably referencing that some rich people choose to live out on the keys and have their insurance subsidized by the taxpayer. He has a point, but it's an extremely hypocritical point.
He's probably just an ass who's jealous that we have views other than corn...
They should move to a place where they can farm without assistance from Big Brother. Or just move.
Hmmm...I do wonder what the actual odds are. Most hurricanes can be weathered without much damage. Tornadoes are more frequent and if your house (or mobile home) gets hit it tends to be totaled. I'd bet the average house in FL and the avg house in tornado alley have about the same risk over their life span. Sure, beach front would increase those odds, but water front anywhere does.
"You people"?!?!?
Ugh they're the worst!
Maybe next time his kids want to visit Disney or go to the beach, he'll take them to Nebraska and tell them to plow a field.
I lived in West Des Moines for a year, so the man may well understand wastelands, I'm just not sure he's ever been to Florida.
Assumption is you're not getting a dime this time through on account of named storm deductible, right?
Do you still have your coral setup? Do you have a generator?
Ok...So I have had few adult beverages while playing golf after work (this is the Locker Room after all), and now is probably not the time, but the poster has a point, and it probably doesn't apply to Mexico beach.
Every FLA resident pays a surcharge on their insurance to Citizens (or an ins fund) to subsidize those who choose to live on the coast. Generally, the state subsidizes the insurance of condo dwellers in minimum 400K plus condos on the beach. Look on your Declaration of insurance page to find your surcharge.
These same condo dwellers, when the beach naturally starts to disappear, scream to the Army Corp of engineers, or whoever, to dredge sand and build seawalls so that they don't need to pay to protect their investment.
Barrier islands were never meant to be permanent beaches. They ebb and flow.
I got off topic, so I will cease and desist.
I know this guy named Brian who loves to discuss topics like these. He is a little shy and really only lurks here, but I'm sure that if you post your email address, you and he can get into deep meaningful discussions and will become besties. Bonus is that I am pretty sure that he is familiar with Iowa and the local customs.
There really isn't anywhere to live in the US that is immune to mother nature. I would much rather deal with hurricanes than flash floods, fires, tornadoes and SNOW!!
I have coral setups at home and at the facility. The one at home is fine this time, we only lost power for 20 seconds according to my smart home devices.
At the facility, thanks to the cool weather coming in so far everything is alive, but I will be picking up survivors on Sunday and donating them back to my Tally coral community.
Hey, looking for some thoughts about what to include in a run down that way to help with cleanup, restocking and such. I will be in a Ford Escape that will tote a fair amount, but not like a pickup for instance. I hope to go approx. Wednesday if the roads into PC are opened up by then.
It will likely be weeks/months for power to happen where I am headed, so part of my hope is to provide useful stuff, while also boosting spirits.
A short list as of now...
Whiskey, jes cause. A percolator coffee pot and plenty of caffeine to put in it.
Baby wipes, waterless shampoo, other hygiene products.
Newly washed underwear and socks for a sense of normalcy at least for a few minutes.
An undetermined amount of dry ice.The old man used to use it on our camping trips, but I need some coaching. It has a longer life in a smaller volume, has some safety issues....
My old 3 gallon Coleman water cooler for refills at water stations. Gallons of water, but not the little bottles. The exception to the little ones is that we will freeze several dozen to use as ice going south. They will eventually thaw for consumption.
Propane tanks for the grill, gas cans for the generator. My old Coleman gas tree that attaches to the tank and has multiple ports for stove, lantern, etc... usage.
Batteries if requested for various devices.
I am drying apples, pears, and tomatoes this weekend for snacks and cooking. Tuna, nuts, and other staples.. Gonna make some bread loaves in our machine for a less commercial kind of treat.
Will pickup and freeze multiple pounds of bar b q for a pick me up.
Trash bags, line for running clothes lines, a roll of replacement screen for their porch to enable a less buggy experience.
Chain saw, tools, and such.
A solar shower that can also be heated with hot water off of the grill.
Some gizmos to allow for lighting and charging of small devices. They will have no internet/cellular services as of now, but they may return before electricity does.
https://www.goalzero.com/shop/kits/venture-30-recharger-nomad-7-solar-kit/
https://www.goalzero.com/shop/led-lights/light-life-350-led-light-2-pack/
Got any suggestions? Oh, I forgot hookers and blow...
It will likely be weeks/months for power to happen where I am headed, so part of my hope is to provide useful stuff, while also boosting spirits.
A short list as of now...
Whiskey, jes cause. A percolator coffee pot and plenty of caffeine to put in it.
Baby wipes, waterless shampoo, other hygiene products.
Newly washed underwear and socks for a sense of normalcy at least for a few minutes.
An undetermined amount of dry ice.The old man used to use it on our camping trips, but I need some coaching. It has a longer life in a smaller volume, has some safety issues....
My old 3 gallon Coleman water cooler for refills at water stations. Gallons of water, but not the little bottles. The exception to the little ones is that we will freeze several dozen to use as ice going south. They will eventually thaw for consumption.
Propane tanks for the grill, gas cans for the generator. My old Coleman gas tree that attaches to the tank and has multiple ports for stove, lantern, etc... usage.
Batteries if requested for various devices.
I am drying apples, pears, and tomatoes this weekend for snacks and cooking. Tuna, nuts, and other staples.. Gonna make some bread loaves in our machine for a less commercial kind of treat.
Will pickup and freeze multiple pounds of bar b q for a pick me up.
Trash bags, line for running clothes lines, a roll of replacement screen for their porch to enable a less buggy experience.
Chain saw, tools, and such.
A solar shower that can also be heated with hot water off of the grill.
Some gizmos to allow for lighting and charging of small devices. They will have no internet/cellular services as of now, but they may return before electricity does.
https://www.goalzero.com/shop/kits/venture-30-recharger-nomad-7-solar-kit/
https://www.goalzero.com/shop/led-lights/light-life-350-led-light-2-pack/
Got any suggestions? Oh, I forgot hookers and blow...
I got off topic, so I will cease and desist.[/QUOTE]
Bleach, squirt bottles and gloves
It's usually best to coordinate with an established relief provider. Often people with the best intentions just get in the way when they're going down on their own without a plan or place to distribute or work.
Honestly, this is kinda selfishly aimed at family members. I am gonna be helping with roof repairs and general cleanup in my brother’s neighborhood.
I understand that extra mouths to feed and house can add to the burdens of a community in stress. I will be very self sufficient as far as my own needs.
That said, I will try to help any others in any way possible without pulling resources from the community, including trying to figure out how far south gasoline will be available without stressing local supplies sometime mid week upcoming in order to be able to drive in and out without needing fuel in the affected zone.
Nothing at all selfish about that. If people help their own, then that leaves resources available for people who have no one to help them.
Yep. We do some wilderness trips with kids that emphasize team building, self reliance, and leadership development. A huge part of being able to help others is to first care for your self and reduce the need for others to help you. This, as you say, leaves resources available for others...
When the kids gain this concept, there is a huge leap forward in their self confidence, willingness to aid others, and abilities to teach/mentor successful skill sets.
Hopefully the trip south will be helpful, rather than a burden to others. I know Pat and I will enjoy the Elijah Craig.
Bug spray
Sunscreen
Couple pairs of work gloves
Maybe a carton of cigs/ roll of cope for the locals
Duct tape
Headlamps and flashlights
Deck of cards
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Batteries.
Go to your closest Walmart sporting goods section and get a bunch of the $1 hat bill clip on lights. Fantastic even when carrying a lantern to have hands free light fixed to your gaze.
Yeah, that is a usable object, but given limitations, is it really your first choice?
Maybe I need to emphasize that this is a restock effort from 500 miles away to a select group of folks who will have done without for a week and are likely to do so for more weeks afterwards. I will not have the ability to help a large community, although my efforts will include as many as possible.
My question is more involved. What are the few things that I could possibly provide folks who have been and will be without comforts for weeks/months? How could I truly help you and your wife in my limited efforts?
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