Hurricane Irma - #2

[popsicle]

Mosquitoes post-Harvey take toll on South Texans


-lay eggs near standing water in things like buckets, bowls, animal dishes, flower pots, and vases.

-spread chikungunya, dengue, and Zika bite during the day and night.

Be aware our FL peeps and protect yourself from the squiters. Also, our peeps in GA, SC, NC TN and any other states impacted by Irma.

 

[JerseyGirl]

CORAL GABLES: - Lights are on in downtown Coral Gables

9:00 a.m.: In downtown Coral Gables, amazingly, the electricity was working and street lights were operational. Both police and FPL crews were visible on the roads.

In South Coral Gables, roadways were blocked by tree limbs and and the occasional fallen tree, including one blocking Lejeune Road south of U.S. 1.

U.S. 1 itself appeared clear along the Gables heading into Coconut Grove. Near the Dolphin Expressway, a Latin Cafe on LeJeune was already open for business.

http://www.miamiherald.com/news/weather/hurricane/article172537476.html

 

[JerseyGirl]

Gov. Scott warns recovery will take time: ‘Everybody's got to be patient’

8:40 a.m.: As Gov. Rick Scott departed for an aerial tour of the Keys Monday, he gave a hint as to the extent of the physical damage he will encounter as he surveys the destruction and warned that the recovery won't be quick.

"Power lines are down throughout the state,'' he said. "We've got roads that are impassable, so everybody's got to be patient as we work through this."

He said that for those who have evacuated "it's going to take some time" before they can return to their homes. The state will need to restore electric lines, put water back on, and make sure roads are passable.

"This is when people make mistakes,'' he said. "They go around downed power lines. They go where it's unsafe. We have so much damage now around the state. We're drawing every resource we can -- locally, the state and federal government."

He said everyone from the president to the director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency are assisting and the ports are working to re-open to replenish fuel supplies.

http://www.miamiherald.com/news/weather/hurricane/article172537476.html

 

[JerseyGirl]

VERO BEACH:

As reported by Vero Beach PD : All bridges remain closed and there is no access to the Barrier Island until emergency crews have a chance to complete assessment.

Below is an updated list of outages in the following counties:

Palm Beach: 526,330

St. Lucie: 95,010

Martin: 75,190

Okeechobee: 18,840


http://www.wpbf.com/article/live-updates-hurricane-irma-downgraded-to-category-1/12215232

 

[Bravo]

Mo looks like he is just living the dream HA!!!!!

 

[JerseyGirl]

TAMPA:

Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn says that while the city hasn't escaped Hurricane Irma's wrath, the situation isn't as bad as they had feared.

Speaking Monday morning, Buckhorn said "What we thought was going to be a punch in the face was a glancing blow."

Buckhorn did say there are a lot of downed power lines and debris.

Tampa's officials have vehicles positioned "to be sure that when that surge comes in we can keep people out of the streets."

He said he expected power to be out for some sections of Tampa for at least a couple more days.

http://www.wpbf.com/article/live-updates-hurricane-irma-downgraded-to-category-1/12215232

 

[JerseyGirl]

ORANGE COUNTY, outside ORLANDO:

More than 120 homes are being evacuated in Orange County, just outside Orlando, as floodwaters from Hurricane Irma started to pour in.

The fire department and the National Guard are going door-to-door using boats to ferry families to safety. No injuries have been reported. The rescued families are being taken a shelter for safety.


http://www.wpbf.com/article/live-updates-hurricane-irma-downgraded-to-category-1/12215232

 

[JerseyGirl]

TRi-RAIL SERVICE temporarily closed today

Tri-Rail is a commuter rail line linking Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach, Florida.

Tri Rail is still temporarily closed for the day. They have not made a formal announcement on whether they will be closed Tuesday.


http://www.wpbf.com/article/live-updates-hurricane-irma-downgraded-to-category-1/12215232

 

[JerseyGirl]

PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT OPENING TODAY:

Palm Beach International Airport terminal is scheduled to open at noon today. The first flight out of the airport is a Delta flight scheduled for 3:30 p.m. The airport is asking travelers to arrive at least two hours beforehand.

http://www.wpbf.com/article/live-updates-hurricane-irma-downgraded-to-category-1/12215232

 

[JerseyGirl]

because I love reporting how people ensure animals are safe, here's a good one:

Florida roommates bring horses INSIDE their home to ride out Hurricane Irma

http://www.fox35orlando.com/hurrica...horses-inside-home-to-ride-out-hurricane-irma
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...ed-horses-inside-ride-Irma.html#ixzz4sNPtzpeS

They cleaned out their laundry room and filled it with hay, giving the Goose and Dixie - who is expecting - plenty of warmth and food to be cozy as they ride out the storm

 

[Henry2326]

NHC 8:00 Update: downgraded to a tropical storm.

http://spaghettimodels.com

Sent from my VK815 using Tapatalk

 

[JerseyGirl]

Still no entry into Key Biscayne

9:30 a.m.: “Re-entry to the village of Key Biscayne is prohibited until further notice,” the village announced Monday morning. A 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. curfew is already in effect. Access to the island was shut down across the Rickenbacker Causeway and Bear Cut Bridge on Saturday.


Ugly scenes on the waterfront in Coconut Grove

9: 20 a.m.: Coconut Grove's marinas suffered their worst storm damage in 12 years. The vast majority of boats tied to docks and piers survived. But there were ugly exceptions: Sailboats sent to the bottom at Dinner Key Marina, their masts jutting skyward from the sea. Luxury fishing yachts tossed onto piers and half submerged next to the Monty's restaurant. A multi-ton cement dock lifted up onto the sea wall at the Grove Harbour Marina.



Search and rescue starting in flooded Jacksonville

9:15 a.m.: Three Florida Fish and Wildlife search and rescue teams have been deployed to Jacksonville to help evacuate people stranded from record flooding. The storm surge from Hurricane Irma combined with high tide and rain bands from Hurricane Jose to create conditions for the unprecedented deluge.

http://www.miamiherald.com/news/weather/hurricane/article172537476.html

 

[JerseyGirl]

THE KEYS ARE CLOSED TO GENERAL PUBLIC (even residents)

Those who arrive in Florida City will be turned away.

The National Guard is expected to arrive today. The Marathon Airport is reportedly clear. The Guard will conduct the search and rescue missions.

• There is no water pressure south of Layton. However, the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority will pressurize the system today from 10 a.m. to noon in Key West for showers and flushing toilets. This water is not safe to drink. Crews are examining the distribution system looking for leaks.

• The wastewater systems are not operational in Key West or Marathon.

• There is no electric power anywhere in the Keys except Islamorada and Key Largo. Crews are working from both ends of the island chain to examine the system and make repairs.

• There is no cell service in the Middle and Lower Keys.

• The state DOT has dispatched five “cut and toss” crews and four bridge inspection crews. They are working west down the island chain. As they clear a bridge as “safe to travel” then law enforcement will take control of the bridge. More bridge inspection crews are expected to land Tuesday in Key West and work north.

In addition, DOT is launching an aerial drone flight from Corpus Christi to perform an inspection.

http://keysweekly.com/42/the-keys-are-closed-to-general-public/

 

[bluedivergirl]

Not too bad here in Ocala.

13.6 inches of rain. The pond behind us is plump full. Still pretty windy, with strong gusts.

We lost some roofing shingles. Will investigate further when the winds pass.

We did not lose power! yay, underground power.

 

[JerseyGirl]

KEY WEST, ALL KEYS HOSPITALS:

• Key West City Manager said current reports indicate Key West fared well. He said debris clean up would be the biggest challenge and that flooding was “less than [Hurricane] Wilma.” Reports have come in of some gas station pumps knocked over and low hanging obstacles that are a hazard to driving. Residents who stayed behind are STRONGLY encouraged to stay inside and refrain from “sight seeing.”

• AT&T has reported that they believe the issues with their equipment are centered at the station at MM20. They are sending crews as soon as possible.

• None of the three Keys hospitals are open yet. However, Lower Keys Medical Center has a skeleton staff on hand — enough to legally ensure that emergency personnel, and only emergency personnel — can receive medical care. Again, none of the emergency rooms are operational. Baptist Health, the nonprofit parent of both Fishermen’s Hospital and Mariners Hospital has reported that Mariners can open as soon as state health authorities clear them for operation.

declaration of disaster: http://keysweekly.com/42/declaration-of-disaster-sunset-of-day-zero-in-the-florida-keys/

 

[margarita25]

( :coffee:

I am very gratefully enjoying a fresh hot breakfast in the comfort of my own home, understanding that thoooousands are not so lucky right now...)

 

[JerseyGirl]

People return to downtown Miami, Bayfront Marketplace


By 9 a.m., cars were on the road and people were everywhere, walking their dogs along Biscayne Boulevard past uprooted trees and navigating streets without working stop lights.

Outside Bayfront Marketplace, Large palm trees were downed in some places and street signs toppled, but the Miamarina behind the outdoor shopping center looked almost untouched, despite some damaged storefronts and the new presence of a lawn of seaweed and flotsam and jetsam.

http://www.miamiherald.com/news/weather/hurricane/article172537476.html

 

[Spellbound]

( :coffee:

I am very gratefully enjoying a fresh hot breakfast in the comfort of my own home, understanding that thoooousands are not so lucky right now...)

I am so glad for you ... and I will join you for my last cup this morning. Then I have to get cleaning around here. Irma even affected me (but I would rather have a messy house than what you all have been through).

Take care and try to have a good day, margarita!

 

[GigTu]

Oh good, there was so much reporting going on yesterday I didn't get a chance to report that the parrots needed shelter. Glad they survived!

If I find more on the house strap guy and how he weathered the storm, I'll post.

Pciture of the parrots:

Got a chuckle out of these:


Someone Tweeted that her friend was sheltering two flamingos in his laundry room.

The Flamingos from Zoo Miami can now add an Irma picture to their hurricane collection:

Mo the sloth eating an ear of corn as it is evacuated from the Monroe County Sheriff's animal farm Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017, in Key West, Fla. The 250 animals from the farm were relocated to the city jail.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4870330/Flamingos-shelter-Key-West-parrots-Miami.html

Thanks for posting these. I'm might be kind of a jerk to say this, but I worry a lot more about the animals than I do the people sometimes. I'm glad someone has been looking out for them. Even feral chickens.

 

[JerseyGirl]

Flamingos seek shelter at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay yesterday

Video of the flamingos walking in a line headed to safety.

http://www.fox13news.com/news/local-news/flamingos-take-shelter-at-busch-gardens