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Deuxcents

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19. I've got a few things to say about this..
Sun Apr 9, 2023, 06:09 PM
Apr 2023

The fact is a lot of people waited too long to prepare or leave but I ask this…when you’re in the “cone of uncertainty “ for 5 days and the hurricane is as massive as Ian was, do ya sit and stare at it waiting for an evacuation warning? I realize that there are people in this world that need to be hand held but I have no sympathy for that view. The local tv and radio stations constantly telling people where shelters were..how to prepare booklets came out months prior. What upsets me is people not pulling out their boats and now, we have environmental problems because they’re stuck in mangroves or leaking fuel and ruining our estuaries. Lack of common sense or just right out not caring is a major factor for our problems now. Imo.

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I bet it gets outdone this season. roamer65 Apr 2023 #1
It's supposed to be lessen this year. Nino is coming. jimfields33 Apr 2023 #13
Also the deadliest in Florida edhopper Apr 2023 #2
Yes indeed malaise Apr 2023 #4
Yes, and it taught SW Florida a lesson: 303squadron Apr 2023 #3
I've lived thru a few and Ian, by far, was my most violent hurricane experience Deuxcents Apr 2023 #5
And a new season is just two months away malaise Apr 2023 #7
Tell me!! We've already had record breaking temp last week...2 days of 94* and it's only April Deuxcents Apr 2023 #8
Your lucky. It's 71 and chilly in central Florida jimfields33 Apr 2023 #14
We're due for that front you're experiencing now..we need the rain, too Deuxcents Apr 2023 #20
I hope you get the rain. jimfields33 Apr 2023 #23
From Jeff Masters at the link malaise Apr 2023 #17
I've got a few things to say about this.. Deuxcents Apr 2023 #19
Agree with you 100% malaise Apr 2023 #22
And insurance companies are looking to pull out or increase their rates to the sky! RKP5637 Apr 2023 #6
The largest Sargrassum bloom is approaching Florida. ProudMNDemocrat Apr 2023 #9
He's laser focused on more important matters NickB79 Apr 2023 #11
If only Ronnie can cancel Hurricane season. ProudMNDemocrat Apr 2023 #12
Now imagine one of these hitting every other year or so NickB79 Apr 2023 #10
How long will the NOT at risk of hurricane states keep paying for that? Model35mech Apr 2023 #15
Every state is at risk from natural disasters. Deuxcents Apr 2023 #21
Hope it's a quiet season not finished fixing house yet after Ian. FloridaBlues Apr 2023 #16
They get worse by the year malaise Apr 2023 #18
Ironically BumRushDaShow Apr 2023 #24
Ouch! malaise Apr 2023 #25
You're welcome! BumRushDaShow Apr 2023 #27
This message was self-deleted by its author malaise Apr 2023 #26
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