Depending on the severity of the storm, do not rely on cell phones. Keep them charged as long as possible though. Working for a cellular provider for over 25 years in construction, network operations and engineering, there are many things that can (and will) cause cell sites to go off the air. Be safe.
My son just arrived from Tampa. Total driving time Tampa to JAX - 3&1/2 hours. No problems on I-75. But he did state that he left between zone evacuations; zone A should have been finished and then the next zone would be announced.
Sarasota is my favorite Florida town…go somewhere else, please
You’ll have to play it by ear.
True that. It's muggy and no rain. And I'm drinking a Jungle Juice at Dawa Bar while listening to the African music. Everyone here seems to want to shame people staying at WDW. I knew what was coming. I'm going to the parks while I can and fully expect to ride out the hurricane from my resort while it passes through. I hope everyone else here, unless a local, chooses to ride out the hurricane from their resort than try to get out at this late date. I think that would put you in greater danger.
It was not packed at all.
From being there in past storms - vending cart put away, any banners/flags taken down, any outdoor tables and chairs which are not secured removed, boats tied up and secured or taken to secure facilities and trash cans stored. Basically anything that is not permanently secured and can be blown away will be removed. Was kind of odd walking around the parks and seeing the sidewalks and pathways so empty.
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We had this happen after the 7+ earthquake in Seattle years ago. We quickly realized then how few pay phones there were, and when you did find one it was long lines. Now I doubt there are pay phones anywhere. To be clear I think cell service was working, it’s just everything was so jammed no one could get through.
So with limited trash cans and some just dumping their trash on the ground?
MCO should be anytime now to shut down.
Calm before the storm , usually is the case. If you choose to willingly ride out a hurricane on vacation at WDW, good luck to you. With airports closing up, one couldn’t fly out from nearby airports even if they wanted to.
Two words: Hurricane Ike.
