Hurricane irma....ugh

We lost our home, our cars and all our possessions in 2012 when Sandy hit New York. We disembarked from a TA on the Ruby Princess on Sunday to find that all flights to NY were canceled. We were stranded. We found rooms at a motel in Pompano Beach and had to stay until Thursday when we could get a flight home. The hurricane hit the next day. We have had several strong hurricanes hit Long Island in the past and had only minimal damage in our neighborhood, which is a seaside community,so we really weren't that concerned. Silly us. So the hurricane hit. Only a few shingles gone and lots of trees down. Than the storm surge, something that had never happened before in the 35yrs we lived in our home and we ended up with 5ft of water in our home. We were homeless and had to live with relatives for 6 months until our home was rebuilt. My point; it wasn't the hurricane itself it was the surge after the storm that turned our lives upside down.. Everyone needs to pay attention and be mineful when the weather person talks of surges. Just because the storm had passed it doesn't necessarily mean the danger is over. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those impacted by Irma.

2PM Update

Hurricane Irma Intermediate Advisory Number 46A

NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL

200 PM EDT Sun Sep 10 2017

 

...IRMA CONTINUES TO BATTER SOUTH FLORIDA...

...STRONGEST WINDS EXPECTED IN MARCO ISLAND/NAPLES AREA WITHIN THE

NEXT COUPLE OF HOURS...

 

SUMMARY OF 200 PM EDT...1800 UTC...INFORMATION

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LOCATION...25.6N 81.8W

ABOUT 35 MI...55 KM S OF NAPLES FLORIDA

ABOUT 70 MI...115 KM S OF FT. MYERS FLORIDA

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...120 MPH...195 KM/H

PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 350 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H

MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...936 MB...27.64 INCHES

 

At 200 PM EDT (1800 UTC), the center of Hurricane Irma was located near latitude 25.6 North, longitude 81.8 West. Irma is moving toward the north near 12 mph (19 km/h), and a north-northwestward motion with a further increase in forward speed is expected later today, with that motion continuing through Monday. On the forecast track, the center of Irma should move near or over the southwest and west coast of the Florida Peninsula later today through tonight. Irma should then move inland over northern Florida and southwestern Georgia Monday afternoon.

 

Maximum sustained winds are near 120 mph (195 km/h) with higher gusts. Irma is a category 3 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. While weakening is forecast, Irma is expected to remain a powerful hurricane while it moves near or along the west coast of Florida.

 

Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 80 miles (130 km) from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 220 miles (350 km). A 62 mph (100 km/h) sustained wind and 99 mph (158 km/h) gust was recently reported at the Federal Aviation Administration station at Miami International Airport. An 81 mph (130 km/h) wind gust was recently reported at the Miami Weather Forecast Office/National Hurricane Center.

 

The minimum central pressure reported by an Air Force Hurricane Hunter aircraft is 936 mb (27.64 inches).

I got to thinking about the people that chose to ride it out. If I did that I would put up the boards on the inside of the home. That way if glass breaks there is still something there to kind of keep the condtions out somewhat. I have have never seen anything like this and I don't live there.

We are boarded up, and watching the levels in our pool and yard rise as the rain bands come through.

Two law enforcement officers have been killed in a crash in Hardee County. link

We are boarded up, and watching the levels in our pool and yard rise as the rain bands come through.

 

Two law enforcement officers have been killed in a crash in Hardee County. link

I saw where there was a sheriff deputy was killed.I sure hope not many are killed with this.

5PM Advisory

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latest update:

Weather Update – 09/10/17 – 7:00 PM (EDT)

All ships in the Carnival Cruise Line fleet are safe and positioned well away from the storm. Our guests on extended voyages are well taken care of and continuing to enjoy a great cruising experience.

Rest assured, our Fleet Operations Center will continue to work throughout the storm to ensure critical functions continue to run smoothly and we will provide you with updated news as we have more information. Forecasters expect the storm will exit the Florida area late Monday, into the early hours of Tuesday. We are in regular communication with the port authorities for updates on when the ports will reopen. At this time, PortMiami, Port Everglades, Port Canaveral and the Port of Tampa remain closed.

We are working on outreach and support for those islands already impacted. We have been in communication with officials in many of the Caribbean islands and have activated a plan to begin delivery of supplies on both an immediate and sustained, longer-term basis. These deliveries will be worked into ships’ cruise itineraries as part of our ongoing operations. And, as we await news of the full impact that Irma will have on Florida, we stand ready to provide support as needed to affected ports and communities. Carnival Corporation foundation is also beginning to evaluate the best channels for support in the Caribbean, as well as Florida (once the storm passes through the state).

Due to the storm, the following cruises have been cancelled:

Carnival Splendor – September 9

Carnival Ecstasy – September 9

Carnival Liberty – September 10

Carnival Paradise – September 11

For all canceled cruises, a full refund will be automatically processed, including Fly2Fun reservations, pre-purchased Carnival Adventures, Fun Shop purchases and beverage packages. The refund will be processed to your original form of payment.

Guests on Carnival Paradise's September 7 voyage will overnight in Cozumel this evening and depart at 2:00 PM tomorrow to make their way back to Tampa or Port Canaveral, depending on the availability of the Port in Tampa. If we are unable to debark in Tampa, the ship will proceed to Port Canaveral where she will dock on Wednesday. Guests may elect to be transferred to Tampa or the Orlando airport via motor coach or remain in the Port Canaveral area until we reposition the ship to the Port of Tampa next Saturday.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Our intentions are to operate the following cruises from South and Central Florida once the port reopens. Guests who choose to cancel, will automatically receive a future cruise credit in the amount paid. This will be automatically processed and you do not need to call us if you decide to not travel.

PLEASE DO NOT PROCEED TO THE PIER UNTIL WE HAVE CONFIRMED OUR ARRIVAL AND CHECK IN TIMES ON OUR WEB SITE.

Carnival Conquest – September 9

Now scheduled to depart Port Everglades on September 12 for a 4 day cruise to Cozumel.

Carnival Glory – September 9

Now scheduled to depart Miami on September 12 for a 4 day cruise to Cozumel.

Carnival Magic – September 9

Now scheduled to depart Port Canaveral on September 13 for a 3 day cruise to Freeport and Nassau.

Carnival Vista – September 9

Now scheduled to depart Miami on September 12 for a 5 day two port Western Caribbean cruise to Grand Cayman and Cozumel.

Carnival Victory – September 11

Now scheduled to depart Miami on September 12 for a 3 day cruise to Nassau and Freeport.

Carnival Sensation – September 11

Now scheduled to depart Miami on September 13 for a 3 day cruise to Nassau.

Guests on one of the following sailings who were unable to travel will receive future cruise credits:

Carnival Paradise – September 7

Carnival Sensation – September 7

Carnival Fascination – September 10

You do not have to call Carnival to receive your future cruise credit as this will be automatically processed within 30 days.

THE FOLLOWING SAILING WILL DEPART AS SCHEDULED.

Carnival Fascination – September 10

Will depart San Juan on September 10 on a cruise to Dominica, Barbados, St. Lucia, Antigua and St. Kitts.

Guests who sail on shortened cruises will receive a pro-rated refund of their cruise fare. Additionally, anyone who pre-purchased our beverage packages will also receive a pro-rated adjustment. These refunds will be to the original form of payment. Pre-purchased Carnival Adventures for cancelled ports, as well as any taxes, fees and port expenses will be refunded to your onboard Sail & Sign account. Gratuities will also be adjusted to reflect the shortened duration.

We will continue to closely monitor Hurricane Irma’s forecasted track and provide further updates as needed. Please sign up for text alerts by texting the codes below to CRUISE (278473).

Carnival Conquest – CCL2

Carnival Glory – CCL3

Carnival Magic – CCL4

Carnival Vista – CCL6

Carnival Victory 9/11 – CCL8

Carnival Sensation 9/11 – CCL10

Carnival Fascination – CCL15

We sincerely apologize for the disruption Hurricane Irma has caused and we look forward to welcoming our guests on board.

Please join us in keeping our Caribbean and Floridian friends, Carnival employees and those communities impacted by Hurricane Irma, in our thoughts and prayers

 

Jet blue cancelled my flight to fll on the 12th

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Jet blue cancelled my flight to fll on the 12th

 

 

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Our flight was cancelled for the 12th as well. We have no other options for getting to the port if they do open it.

I I guess we have to rebook cruise

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Miami airport just tweeted they will not reopen until Tuesday. That basically cancels our cruise. [emoji22]✈️[emoji924]

My flights with air Canada into Ft Lauderdale are cancelled for tomorrow as the airport is closed due to Hurricane Irma. They could get me on at 5.50 am for Ft Lauderdale Tuesday but what if there is no power, and the ships doesn't"t make it back to port by Tuesday ? I can't honestly see the Conquest getting back from Mexico by Tuesday given the hurricanes ?

These last minute decisions are difficult for those out of country .....I think Carnival should have just cancelled. Flying in for a 4 day cruise with one port is not appealing on rough seas and not worth the money to get to Florida for 4 days? Anne else feel the same ?

Yes, feel the same!!!

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I got to thinking about the people that chose to ride it out. If I did that I would put up the boards on the inside of the home. That way if glass breaks there is still something there to kind of keep the condtions out somewhat. I have have never seen anything like this and I don't live there.

Ok but isn't the reason you board up the windows is to keep the glass from breaking if something should hit it? If it's boarded on the inside the glass would be broken. Not expecting Hugo we were not prepared and we had a couple of seals broken on our windows. Had we boarded them on the outside they would have been okay.

From the Sun-Sentinel (Fort Lauderdale newspaper) website (www.sun-sentinel.com):

Ok but isn't the reason you board up the windows is to keep the glass from breaking if something should hit it? If it's boarded on the inside the glass would be broken. Not expecting Hugo we were not prepared and we had a couple of seals broken on our windows. Had we boarded them on the outside they would have been okay.

The other reason for boarding outside is that the wind can't blow the board into your home because it's.....well, outside and larger than the window opening. If it's on the inside, it could be ripped loose by the wind and become a projectile inside the home, along with all of the now broken glass.

From the Broward County mayor's recent press conference thanks to the Sun-Sentinel website.

AIRPORT: The Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport will open Tuesday at 4 a.m., Sharief (the mayor) said.

PORT EVERGLADES: The port, which receives and distributes fuel to 12 counties, is being assessed for damage.

I noted that there was no mention in the article about the status of the return of cruise ships to Port Everglades.