Yes, good call! Anyone in areas with flooding should avoid contact with water, which can contain bacteria, viruses, as well as be contaminated with various chemicals from leaking structures. If you encounter it, wash off with fresh water as soon as possible, and take extra care to wash out any cuts or wounds.
My daughter and her husband are in St. Pete’s Beach. Her in-laws live In Winderemere Lakes just outside of Orlando. The have not gone back to their home yet with so much devastation. Before the left they boarded up the windows on their house and sand bagged. Took the cat and left. Praying there is no damage to their home.
Yes, I have friends in Asheville and the situation is horrible; they got over 10 feet of rain and have been out of power and cell service for days. I haven't heard from one since Friday and I'm hoping they are safe...
Good to see you are doing well. In this NW Mexico we have occasional hurricanes, but the most damage that I can remember has been always because huge amounts of water.
I am concerned that, so many events being annual, that is long enough time for people NOT to seek and implement better, long-term solutions.
Thank you! I agree, these events are so intermittent that a lot of people quickly go back to complacency after the storm passes. I wonder if the only thing to shake people awake may be when these hurricane or other natural disaster-prone areas become uninsurable because the costs just get too high
Doc I'm thinking Manatee Park. Climate denial is very costly.
Happy you made it though though recovery will be a while.
Please also take care from Infectious Diseases. Of course, these are not covered by MSM.
Yes, good call! Anyone in areas with flooding should avoid contact with water, which can contain bacteria, viruses, as well as be contaminated with various chemicals from leaking structures. If you encounter it, wash off with fresh water as soon as possible, and take extra care to wash out any cuts or wounds.
My daughter and her husband are in St. Pete’s Beach. Her in-laws live In Winderemere Lakes just outside of Orlando. The have not gone back to their home yet with so much devastation. Before the left they boarded up the windows on their house and sand bagged. Took the cat and left. Praying there is no damage to their home.
They stay with the in-laws whenever there is a big storm and have always been lucky. Hoping for the same this time too!
God Bless You! +
So, I am still waiting to hear from family in Western NC, they got really hit bad. https://www.citizen-times.com/story/news/local/2024/09/27/north-carolina-helene-live-updates-asheville-damage/75409791007/
Yes, I have friends in Asheville and the situation is horrible; they got over 10 feet of rain and have been out of power and cell service for days. I haven't heard from one since Friday and I'm hoping they are safe...
So, I got a 'marked safe' from them last night! Whew, load off my mind. Hope you have heard from your friends.
Good to see you are doing well. In this NW Mexico we have occasional hurricanes, but the most damage that I can remember has been always because huge amounts of water.
I am concerned that, so many events being annual, that is long enough time for people NOT to seek and implement better, long-term solutions.
Thank you! I agree, these events are so intermittent that a lot of people quickly go back to complacency after the storm passes. I wonder if the only thing to shake people awake may be when these hurricane or other natural disaster-prone areas become uninsurable because the costs just get too high