Questions about Hurricanes for Long Time SoWal Residents

[TreeFrog]

Where do you find one of these south of the bay so you can return to your property without waiting on the 331 bridge to reopen?

Downtown Seaside, Rosemary, Villages of South Walton. Any of the new large 4-story mixed-use or condo developments like Sanctuary, Redfish Village, etc.

 

[Geo]

Thx to all who've responded. I learned a great deal and have a pretty good idea of what I will be doing and when I will be doing it the next time we are in harm's way...

Certainly all your practical advice and the experiences you've shared is of immense value to all who've read this thread. The unexpected bonus, of course, was hearing the touching stories of selflessness and community...

I'm blown away (no pun intended )!
I am proud to have such incredible neighbors!

Cheers, geo

 

[SGB]

Here's a few more for you...

If you evacuate for the hurricane, and the hurricane hits the area enough to take all the leaves off the trees, bring back a ton of large plastic garbage bags. You're going to have a lot of clean up to do and the stores will be out of them around here. If you life on the bay, you'll have even more debris to clean up.

Large plastic tarps are sometimes needed (again depend how hard hit you are) for covering roofs. They run out quickly so buy some while out of town during the evacuation.

 

[jodiFL]

bring back a ton of large plastic garbage bags.

This is also a good idea if you are staying. I use them to put everything in the fridge into when icing it down in coolers. It keeps labels from coming off all my condiments etc. and getting the ice all icky. They make good impromptu luggage too!

 

[scooterbug44]

Buy "contractor" bags instead of typical garbage bags for your packing/cleanup needs. They are larger and made of a much stronger plastic that you will be glad for if you are trying to contain a mess, keep things dry, or pack in.

 

[John R]

have some magic markers and tape on hand also, for labeling what's in those bags.

 

[wintersbk]

Any chance SOWAL will see some rough surf from Dean??

 

[chrisv]

Here's a few more for you...

If you evacuate for the hurricane, and the hurricane hits the area enough to take all the leaves off the trees, bring back a ton of large plastic garbage bags. You're going to have a lot of clean up to do and the stores will be out of them around here. If you life on the bay, you'll have even more debris to clean up.

And, mow your lawn right beforehand (seriously!) It will make cleaning up all the leaves and debris a bit easier.