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Bev
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Re: Fay's Florida Impact Potential
Sat Aug 16 2008 09:48 PM

A category 1 storm is nothing to be overly concerned about. Most people stay in their homes just like you would during a bad thunderstorm. Personally, I head across the street and take photos of the bay. But don't follow my example.

My point is, there is no reason to panic whatsoever about a cat 1. Chances are you've endured winds that strong already in various thunderstorms over the years.

If you are afraid of losing power and enduring high temperatures, an easy way to cope is to take frequent cold showers, keep a wet towel over your head. A fan is also very helpful if you have a generator. Remember keep the generator OUTSIDE, not inside.

A cat 1 storm likely would not cause enough damage that FPL would be unable to get you back online in a reasonably short time. Also, the old cracker houses tended to be built much stronger than much of the construction from the 50's-90. Even in Cat 4 Charley, most of the old cracker houses withstood it with little damage while some of the newer structures didn't fare as well.

However, if you are ordered to evacuate, you should do so immediately. Even the old houses are no match for storm surge.

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Survived Charley at Cat 4 under a staircase. Won't do that again. I watch SW Florida and Abaco primarily.

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Fay's Florida Impact Potential	weathernet	Sat Aug 16 2008 09:48 PM
Re: Fay's Florida Impact Potential	tjs	Mon Aug 18 2008 12:26 AM
Re: Fay's Florida Impact Potential	LoisCane	Mon Aug 18 2008 12:35 AM
Conditions in your area	ftlaudbob	Mon Aug 18 2008 08:36 AM
How many landfalls can a Florida storm have?	weathernet	Tue Aug 19 2008 07:07 PM
Re: How many landfalls can a Florida storm have?	Loxgal	Thu Aug 21 2008 10:15 AM
Re: Conditions in your area	srq	Tue Aug 19 2008 07:53 AM
Admin Note	Ed Dunham	Sat Aug 16 2008 10:35 PM
Re: Admin Note	Lamar-Plant City	Sun Aug 17 2008 12:01 AM
Re: Admin Note	Bookworm	Sun Aug 17 2008 09:00 AM
Possible Impact	Cindi	Sun Aug 17 2008 09:35 AM
Re: Possible Impact	conschscooter	Sun Aug 17 2008 09:52 AM
Re: Possible Impact	parser	Sun Aug 17 2008 05:06 PM
Re: Fay's Florida Impact Potential	ltpat228	Sat Aug 16 2008 08:01 AM
Re: Fay's Florida Impact Potential	Lamar-Plant City	Sat Aug 16 2008 10:43 AM
Re: Fay's Florida Impact Potential	Hootowl	Sat Aug 16 2008 06:05 PM
Re: Fay's Florida Impact Potential	Askeerdid	Sat Aug 16 2008 04:45 PM
Re: Fay's Florida Impact Potential	cjzydeco	Sat Aug 16 2008 05:12 PM
Re: Fay's Florida Impact Potential	ASkeeerdid	Sat Aug 16 2008 07:58 PM
Re: Fay's Florida Impact Potential	Bev	Sat Aug 16 2008 09:48 PM
Re: Fay's Florida Impact Potential	Askeerdid	Sat Aug 16 2008 10:23 PM
Re: Fay's Florida Impact Potential	flanewscameraman	Sat Aug 16 2008 09:57 PM
Re: Fay's Florida Impact Potential	Lamar-Plant City	Sat Aug 16 2008 04:55 PM

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