How do I store my ancient coins..... for a hurricane?

I'm kind of worried it will be worse than Wilma, perhaps like Andrew. I was only several months old and living in another state when Andrew hit so I never experienced that, and I've gotten so used to most hurricanes just being like a Cat. 1 or simply a tropical storm when they hit my part of Florida. I have not known a true disaster like Andrew and I really hope this stays that way for me.

 

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Well, I certainly picked a good time to visit Florida.........Irma is coming!

My wife and I have been here in South West Florida for 3 weeks now, and were planning to leave in a weeks time to head back home to Germany. May need to scrap that and 'extend' our stay.

I love it here, and so does my family, that is why we decided to purchase a home here to spend the european winters in the future, but I've never been through a storm before (we don't get things like that in Germany).

Went out to Publix his morning to stock up with water, candles, and non-perishable food. Public had no more waster, neither did Wall-Mart or Sam's Club. Been boiling water for the last hour to make sure we have enough by the time the storm hits, as may happen, by Friday/Saturday... Certainly a new experience for us.

Also bought a power tool to install the storm shutters (all 11 windows in our home, whew!!!). I took a crash course in Shutter installation this morning, - not Looking forward to that!

I may be yearning for the (relative) safety of Germany by the time this is over. Yet we still hope Irma will veer-off and wander off into the gulf (or wherever, just not where we are!)

Stay safe now all C.T'ers in South Florida, or anywhere in Irma's path!

 

I just watched the weather report and it looks like no where in Florida will be safe from this storm. I live in Tampa and we are experiencing the same shopping woes in this area. Just a couple of suggestions since you have not been through anything like this in Germany:
1. Fill up all bathtubs with water. Perhaps not for drinking, but you find other uses for the water that we generally take for granted.
2. If you have a gas grill, buy an extra tank of propane (it may be too late as many retailers are already sold out).
3. If the local government suggests evacuation, do it. We may be without water and utilities for weeks. Better safe than sorry. Forget the hurricane parties!

 

My best wishes to all, mates!

 

@TIF I hope you are the getting (or have gotten) the heck out of there!

I'm thinking of you all in Florida as well!

 

My plan changed many times due to the unprecedented strength of this monster. I evacuated to a (hopefully) sound structure but when sustained winds are 185 mph and gusts 225, all bets are off. I wouldn't be surprised to lose my condo and everything in it despite concrete walls, concrete ceiling, and shutters. Right now I'm merely hoping to survive tomorrow.

I guess that more or less reveals where I live, something I've kept fairly private until now. When it's over I'll post an update as soon as a cell signal is available but that might be a long time.

I hope the US is preparing!

 

I am thinking of you and all those in the path of this storm. Please be safe everyone.

 

...all this is so sad. And the worst part is the feeling of helplessness...

 

I can´t even imagine something like that. Strong, mates!

 

My thoughts and prayers are with you. I have family in that area too.

 

Lets wait for the 'models' on the morrow. European one is the fellow I most subscribe to. NOHA (Noha?) ain't worthy. They ain't got it right in a Coons age.

 

We'll be waiting for a post from you!!!

 

Stay safe all.

 

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

 

I hope to see you posting again very soon. Take care and stay safe.

 

Another Euro fan here. The GFS is worse than ever!

 

Bing, thank you very much for your very helpful advice.
The weather channel this morning is saying Irma may be veering to the east by the time it reaches Florida. I hope it stays that way and - that would put us outside of the extremely high force winds.

TIF, I sincerely hope you are OK!

In the meantime, our storm shutters are (almost all) up. Have 8 gallons of boiled tap water in storage, gas tank is full-up, and the pantry full of canned beans, canned tuna, and biscuits. The last thing would be to fill the bath-tub.
Out children back home have been told not to be surprised if they do not hear from us for a couple of days...

Fingers crossed!

 

And thumbs tucked.

 

Looks like I'll be in the eye. Hurricane force winds arriving any time now. I'm at the hospital since I'll be needed in the aftermath. Radar from more than a half hour ago (I'm at the little blue dot; eye to right. Massive) will hopefully post again tonight

 

Stay safe @TIF Please post when you can.