stumped about hurricane evac options

[Matt J]

We usually evacuate to Tallahassee, it rarely gets hit or is in the direct path, and even then it's like a bad thunderstorm. Grew up there and the worst to ever hit was Hurricane Kate, mostly downed power lines, of course it could be over due for the big one.

I wouldn't recommend a travel trailer at all due to the danger inherent with them, even traveling out of the path doesn't mean the hurricane can't change direction. You'd have to drive so far inland to be safe you'd kill yourself on gas.

I'd contact the hotel and if they won't, they might have suggestions for people with multiple pets. Contacting kennels in the surrounding area is a good idea as well such as Dothan, Tallahassee, etc.

 

[seagrover]

I always do relatives in Auburn having a large dog and two cats. And the hiding the parrot is a great suggestion. When talking with the peeps at the hotel, just "squawk" occassionally whenever you talk to them and they will just think you are crazy instead of having a bird hidden!

 

[Bob Wells]

I just googled pet kennels for Troy Alabama and found a large group in that area all the way to Montgomery Al.

 

[sunspotbaby]

We just bought an old RV. It runs, has a generator, stove, fridge, everything. We bought it because our girls really wanted a "house on wheels" but after we got it here we thought, Hey this is our hurricane party bus!

 

[jodiFL]

I think Vortec Springs allows pets. Small brick cabins, good price but fill up quick when a hurricane is coming.

 

[Teresa Cline]

hahaha! "CRAZY"...its not far from the truth just in general

I always do relatives in Auburn having a large dog and two cats. And the hiding the parrot is a great suggestion. When talking with the peeps at the hotel, just "squawk" occassionally whenever you talk to them and they will just think you are crazy instead of having a bird hidden!

 

[Teresa Cline]

according to Google maps Troy is only 2.5 hrs away...thats doable! thanks for the info I will follow up with more research...thanks!!!

I just googled pet kennels for Troy Alabama and found a large group in that area all the way to Montgomery Al.

 

[Teresa Cline]

YEAH! that's exactly what I was thinking too. and when not using as an evac option it can sit in my driveway as a "guest house"....only downside to this is I can barely manage to remember to put gas in my truck,,,,I am mechanically (automobile wise) very challenged and if I had to keep an old RV running, well...it would be a sad thing.

We just bought an old RV. It runs, has a generator, stove, fridge, everything. We bought it because our girls really wanted a "house on wheels" but after we got it here we thought, Hey this is our hurricane party bus!

 

[Teresa Cline]

Vortec Springs?? never heard of it but I Googled it and LIKE THIS IDEA A LOT!!! going to check this idea out! thank you!

I think Vortec Springs allows pets. Small brick cabins, good price but fill up quick when a hurricane is coming.

 

[Teresa Cline]

the trailer idea is a problem in high wind, I remember as a child how scary it can be pulling a travel trailer in high wind, but its really nice when you finally get to a camp ground!
Tallahassee is a definite option in the evac plans...thankyou!

We usually evacuate to Tallahassee, it rarely gets hit or is in the direct path, and even then it's like a bad thunderstorm. Grew up there and the worst to ever hit was Hurricane Kate, mostly downed power lines, of course it could be over due for the big one.

I wouldn't recommend a travel trailer at all due to the danger inherent with them, even traveling out of the path doesn't mean the hurricane can't change direction. You'd have to drive so far inland to be safe you'd kill yourself on gas.

I'd contact the hotel and if they won't, they might have suggestions for people with multiple pets. Contacting kennels in the surrounding area is a good idea as well such as Dothan, Tallahassee, etc.