Native Floridians - your take on Milton?

[floridaorange]

Originally Posted by M-technik-3

Just wondering when people that live in Florida stop rebuilding. Insurance companies no longer want anything to do with the state.

Sad to see the vacation state like this.

Lots of old homes and old Oaks that have weathered 100+ yrs of storms friend.

[rebekahb]

Originally Posted by RickFLM4

What state has ever stopped rebuilding after disasters? Hawaii? California? Louisiana? States in Tornado Alley? States that get flooded?

Note the parishes in red down south: nailed by hurricanes in 2020 & 2021 and his data was before Francine.

The ones in the north east of the state there isn’t shit up there and a crappy place to live.

LA isn’t by far the most attractive state to live in but the people in these parishes tend to be die hard long lineages. They just couldn’t afford to rebuild.

[rebekahb]

Another thing to add for anyone who goes through a storm. Take a video of the entire inside of your home prior. It’s great for documentation. It’s also date and time stamped.

[spazzyfry123]

Not sure if it’s been said, but Atlanta Motor Speedway has opened up their gates for evacuees. Camp grounds are open for RVs and the like for those that may be heading north.

[DocL]

Originally Posted by RickFLM4

... We’re supposed to only get tropical storm level winds, as of today’s forecast.

Yep. Our afternoon and evening storms are probably worse. I have my hurricane box in the garage ready to go on June 1 every year. The only thing I have to do is is move all of my patio furniture to the garage and put up a few shutters in the back of my house if we get a Cat 2 or higher. I also watch from which direction the winds are coming, and this SW winds really won't affect my house too much. I'm hoping this storm weakens and doesn't desimate the west coast.

[RickFLM4]

Originally Posted by DocL

Yep. Our afternoon and evening storms are probably worse. I have my hurricane box in the garage ready to go on June 1 every year. The only thing I have to do is is move all of my patio furniture to the garage and put up a few shutters in the back of my house if we get a Cat 2 or higher. I also watch from which direction the winds are coming, and this SW winds really won't affect my house too much. I'm hoping this storm weakens and doesn't desimate the west coast.

I decided to move the living room furniture, put down a plastic drop cloth and move the patio furniture into the living room this morning. Only took about 30 minutes and much easier than moving to our garage, which is currently clogged with 2 cars and materials for 2 bathroom remodels.

[DocL]

Originally Posted by RickFLM4

I decided to move the living room furniture, put down a plastic drop cloth and move the patio furniture into the living room this morning. Only took about 30 minutes and much easier than moving to our garage, which is currently clogged with 2 cars and materials for 2 bathroom remodels.

I have way too much patio furniture to fit in my house lol. It's my outside man cave with a 75in TV. I'll be outside tonight most likely having a cigar and scotch.

[RickFLM4]

Originally Posted by DocL

I have way too much patio furniture to fit in my house lol. It's my outside man cave with a 75in TV. I'll be outside tonight most likely having a cigar and scotch.

I think it'll be fine.