I left during Rita in 05 because they said it would be a direct hit on our coast. It took us 14 hours to get from Houston to Dallas which is about a 4 hour drive. All the exits were blocked all you couldn’t get off, people ran out of gas and were stuck in their cars with kids and animals, vehicles caught on fire and burned in front of us, and people died. And after that Rita hit about 100 miles east of us and we barely got rain. I’m staying home.
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I have hunker down on so many I lost count. But it really does depend on the circumstances there's more information that you need to make that decision. I did spend one really bad hurricane inside Publix with my dad. He worked there and there were 3 families in total. You don't just stay because you're stubborn. Some people don't have a way to leave or even get to a shelter. It's not a simple decision
6 months ago | 14
New Orleanian here, I listen to my gut instinct and haven't been failed yet. Stayed the most recent hurricane out and power stayed on too, didnt have to crank up the generator.
6 months ago | 3
When Katrina blew up 18 hrs before landfall I decided to take the family to northern La. I'm so glad I did. We had a ton of damage and no electricity for 2 weeks. People should not take chances with these big storms.
6 months ago | 5
I evacuated during Irma. A horrible trip to the Midwest. I stayed during Ian. I sold in 2023 and moved back to the Midwest. If I still lived there I’d stay, only because I was far enough away from the coast, canals and river, living in Cape Coral. Evacuating was so horrible. I prepared better for Ian and had a small window AC I ran off my small generator. Six days without power after both. I had major damage from Ian.
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Depends on the circumstances, especially in Florida where homes are built differently after Hurricane Andrew. Now, if a direct hit was predicted and I lived on the coast, I’m leaving.
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The answer to this is location, location, location! I live on the 2nd highest spot in town 400 miles inland in an old but very sturdy money pit of a house. What it lacks in modern materials and appliances, it makes up for in structural strength. In the unlikely event of a Helene like storm hitting TX and going significantly inland, I'm going to shelter in place as the primary threat to my home would be wind and it's well equipped for that. If I was on the coast and facing storm surge, I'd be already in the car on my way inland however....I'm not stupid.
6 months ago | 20
Whether hits multiple times per year in Florida, insurance companies have been pulling out for a good while,how many more times are taxpayers expected to rebuild a flooding state?
6 months ago | 8
I live in Western Pennsylvania so luckily I don't have to worry about this. One of many reasons why I would never want to live in a coastal area
6 months ago | 2
In my opinion, you have to know what you live in and its location. I’m in Ocala, Florida and endured Helene and Milton. My home is new and of brick construction in a non-flood zone; therefore, I stayed home. If I lived in a new, wood-framed home in the same location; I would’ve left. I’m not a structural engineer but, I trust my survivability odds in brick over wood. All that aside, my prayers go out to my fellow Floridians who’ve been temporarily or permanently displaced by Helene and Milton. I’m sure it’s a challenge to trust that God is working ALL things together for good but, He definitely is. Pray, be silent, listen, obey. Without question, you’ll be better on the other side.
6 months ago | 1
Been through four this home 🏡 it's unique We are blessed I painted the house Blue to avoid DEW after Hurricane Dora 🌀 we had 70 to 90mph winds 2night 3days Never skimp on Building Materi
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I’m driving to Wayne‘s house. Surely he’s got some jambalaya or gumbo on the stove.
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I went through Charlie, it turned right quickly without warning, and did not go to Tampa as was projected. I was very fortunate as I prayed to YHVH and did not lose a shingle where many were left with only the foundation slab!
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If you have animals or kids you leave. But if you don't have kids or other your choice to stay is your choice.
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I made it through Irma but once the worst of it hit I was terrified! I could hear branches cracking , my neighbors shingles hitting my house, my pool overflowed and was about to come inside and the roof felt like it was going g to be sucked off. I could feel the suction in the room. Never again!
6 months ago | 1
To all my fellow True Americans, I wish you a safe and easy transition through these HAARP storms. Stay strong! 💪😎
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Some of is live in evacuation zones. We have no choice other than to evacuate.
6 months ago | 1
I am far enough inland that I feel I would be safe. But if I lived in Grand Isle you better believe I would be evacuating North. Coastal towns are nowhere to be when a cat 4 is headed your way.
6 months ago | 2
Wayne Turner
Would you hunker down or evacuate if a major hurricane was predicted to hit your city?
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