HighRoller Posted September 17, 2004 #551 Share Posted September 17, 2004 Uhhh isn't Ivan over with now and he's nothing more than a hasbeen and just dumping a lot of rain? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida Beach Posted September 17, 2004 #552 Share Posted September 17, 2004 A police chief called his subordinates to shut off his neighbor's generator. The poor woman has a 4 years old, and the police chief suggested that they could do like he did - sleep in the screen porch. See the article: http://www.floridatoday.com/!NEWSROOM/localstoryN0916NOISEBAN.htm As you all know Brevard County was hit hardest by Frances, and some areas have no power for 10 days or longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNYTRPS2GO2 Posted September 17, 2004 #553 Share Posted September 17, 2004 How petty... with everything Floridians have been through these past weeks you would think this guy could find something else to spend his energy on. I would probably welcome the noise from the generator with all the silence from the lack of utilities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynwar Posted September 17, 2004 #554 Share Posted September 17, 2004 Goodbye,Ivan! My cruise leaves on Saturday to the Western instead of the Eastern, but I'm ready! One good thing about Ivan, even though it is terrible now, is that it has erased the deficit rainfall and there a much less threat of drought. Lynne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snorkelcat Posted September 17, 2004 #555 Share Posted September 17, 2004 [font=Comic Sans MS][color=blue]We are getting the rain now in Knoxville/East Tennessee. The weather folks have hinted of a stalling....so we can have a deluge! :( Wonderful, just wonderful! [/color][/font] [font=Comic Sans MS][color=blue]Oh well, I got 4 sea kayaks in the garage and all I need is 3 inches of water to go anywhere in them. Of course, if I get them out this weekend, it would be to help rescue folks in a lot deeper than 3 inches! :eek: [/color][/font] [font=Comic Sans MS][color=#0000ff]I just won't go to anyone's house tomorrow that has standing water and pure mud driveways. (I work in a rural county) I'll call them and I can count through the phone as they do their exercises! :D Most patients tell me not to come and put myself in jeopardy. I do appreciate that. [/color][/font] [font=Comic Sans MS][color=#0000ff]Sure glad Ivan missed the body of Florida. You all been through too much already. [/color][/font] [font=Comic Sans MS][color=#0000ff]Continue to take care![/color][/font] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salty Dawg Posted September 17, 2004 #556 Share Posted September 17, 2004 [img]http://www.heathersanimations.com/Transportwater/canoe.gif[/img] Snorkelcat ... Paddling a canoe is a form of exercise! (Sort of like a modified mini-cruise!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseFever Posted September 17, 2004 Author #557 Share Posted September 17, 2004 For more information see the CNN article [URL=http://www.cnn.com/2004/WEATHER/09/16/hurricane.ivan/index.html]Ivan Pounds Southeast[/URL] from tonight @ 11:42PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salty Dawg Posted September 17, 2004 #558 Share Posted September 17, 2004 Love the quote from that link... [QUOTE]"As I have said before, man gets put in his place when he understands that at a particular point in time when it comes to nature, all he is is an observer," said Panama City Beach Mayor Lee Sullivan. [/QUOTE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brneyznfl Posted September 17, 2004 #559 Share Posted September 17, 2004 Thanks for the well wishes. :) Donia G. and Doris. I tried to call back but was unable to reach you. My cell phone service has been sporatic. Thank you so much for your concern! I have a generator and am signing on aol through another city because of no dialup access for AOL here in Pensacola. Unfortunately it's as bad as they reported. We also got the eye of the storm. They say it was a cat 3 but the devistation indicates much stronger storm. It was unoffiially reported that gusts were from 180-200 mph. Pensacola is without water and power. No sewer services either. It's really a mess. They say expect at least 3-4 weeks until we get power. This storm was the most terrifying 8 hour experience I've ever been through and one I will not repeat. I'm fortunate as I have no house damage except for some shingles. The back yard looks like a war zone. This is typical for almost every house in Pensacola. You would have to see it to believe it. My bosss house on the beach is totalled as is every house out there. Gulf Shores and Pensacola Beach were totally sumerged during the storm. Pensacola Beach, Gulf Shores and Perdido Key suffered catestrophic damage. Most of our bridges are damaged and unaccessable. Local radio and t.v. station were knocked out during the storm. Theywere our life line as to what was going on. I hear that our offices at work were damanaged and flooded out. My boss's home was destroyed at the beach. There is as far as I heard just one way to get in out and out Pensacola, People here are shellshocked. We are still waiting for federal assitance. Alamaba is already receiving theirs. I heard that there was a red tape screwup when the AL, MS and LA were declared as federal disaster areas. They left off FL. :mad: This delayed getting in the Red Cross and FEMA assistance. I hope in the next few days they will have the ball rolling. People are going to need all the help they can get. It's a long road to recovery to regain the Pensacola that we know and love. On a positive note, the weather has been mild and cool at night. Sure helps with no a/c. :) I also have a generator and most people don't. I feel very fortunate. many people have it worse. Needless to say I wish I were on a cruise. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sue d. miller Posted September 17, 2004 #560 Share Posted September 17, 2004 Jan, It is so good to hear you are OK!!! You went through a living hell. At the very least, you have your home and a generator. It will be a long tough road ahead, but you have your friends here to give you support!! Welcome back!! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GloriaF Posted September 17, 2004 #561 Share Posted September 17, 2004 I just saw on TV the devastation at the beaches -- they say Pensacola was hit the hardest. There was one 3-4 story motel/hotel crumbled in the middle from the roof down and stories 1 & 2 no discernable difference. I-10 somewhere in that FL/AL area is closed in both directions, a big bridge over water is crumbled. That will take major time to rebuild! Brz, glad to hear you are safe. And Donia & everybody. The report said New Orleans didn't have bad damage. Reports are 24 (?) dead. Prayers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sue d. miller Posted September 17, 2004 #562 Share Posted September 17, 2004 I saw that too, Gloria!!! It is terrible. Thank God people left. The death toll would be higher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise Miriam Posted September 17, 2004 #563 Share Posted September 17, 2004 Jan, I'm glad you're okay and have a generator. I hope aid gets to you soon!!! Keep us posted. TinaLee, no, it's not Jim. Jim got off easy this time. My friend works behind the cameras. He's home now -- drove all night from Pensacola because of damage to his own house here -- he was couldn't reach his wife, nor could I because she had no phone, no power, no cell phone for 10 hours. They live two minutes away from me, but it was too dangerous to try to drive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sue d. miller Posted September 17, 2004 #564 Share Posted September 17, 2004 I am happy you are ok too, Miriam!!! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mafig Posted September 17, 2004 #565 Share Posted September 17, 2004 Glad to hear you're all OK. Just an aside for those of you who have purchased generators recently. Save your receipts. You will be reimbursed by FEMA for the cost of the generator plus the gas you use. You need to file a report with FEMA to do this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffnsharon03 Posted September 18, 2004 #566 Share Posted September 18, 2004 Hey there everyone! Just wanted to let you know that if you need info on what's going on in Pensacola, check out the forums on http://www.pensacolanewsjournal.com. Lots of people are posting. Just wanting to let you guys know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamptod Posted September 18, 2004 #567 Share Posted September 18, 2004 I have been up most of the night because of the pounding of the rain and wind in NJ. It has been raining heavily most the night. My lawn furniture has been scattered to the winds and I am concerned about some major flooding. In NJ we have had so much rain over the last few months that there is not a lot of places for the water to go. The wind is pretty bad as well. Deborah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffnsharon03 Posted September 18, 2004 #568 Share Posted September 18, 2004 Hamptod- You aren't lying!!! The rain this morning was UNBELIEVABLE! And this is the tail end of the storm. I cannot even imagine what it was like down on the beach and in the southeast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamptod Posted September 18, 2004 #569 Share Posted September 18, 2004 Hamptod- You aren't lying!!! The rain this morning was UNBELIEVABLE! And this is the tail end of the storm. I cannot even imagine what it was like down on the beach and in the southeast. I was thinking the same thing as I was lying there trying to get back to sleep!! I have a spiral tree in front of my home and we just noticed that it is bent almost to the ground!! Some of the roads around my neighborhood were blocked this morning and I heard the flood warning siren about 9 a.m. What a miserable day but thank god, nothing compared to what those folks in Florida are experiencing. I heard on the news this morning that my county, Warren was hit with over 6 inches of rain and Plainfield, NJ had a tornado touch down this morning. That area has beautiful tall and very old oak trees and gets pretty hard with we have nor'easters so I hope the trees were okay. Deborah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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