2006-06-11 16:28:34 · 9 answers · asked by !!!!!!!!! 2 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Orlando
Just watch the weather before you go. Are you going on a trip? Check during the week before you leave. Find out if there's a hurricane in the gulf or the Atlantic. If so, keep track and if it gets too bad, don't go. If you're moving there, it's really not all that bad. Just take the advice of the town you'll live in. If they advise you to leave, leave! Don't stick around.
2006-06-11 16:33:58 · answer #1 · answered by *AstrosChick* 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest you speak to your insurance agent about this. Purchasing an extra $50/month policy can help you a LOT in a hurricane. I had one when I lived in Alabama, and it helped more than you can imagine during Katrina! Also, I suggest you get information on hurricane safety from the National Weather Service. You can also reach this information at: http://www.weather.com
Just make sure you have a place to stay in case of one. You have at LEAST 3 days notice EVERY TIME so you can get out of dodge. If you have to evacuate, DO NOT WAIT, just go. I suggest you pack an emergency kit, and restock it each year in May, and again in July.
Keep 14 to 21 days worth of extra medications, tylenol, immodium, and Tums/Rolaids. Also put together 2 sets of clothes, a 6-pack of bottled water, a small radio 2/ extra batteries, 2 flashlights, 2 Towels, a copy of your insurance info, and at least $50 CASH ($100 preferrably). Also, you may wish to put a list of phone numbers/addresses of relatives with these as well so you can contact them and let them know you are safe, etc. Keep one extra pair of TENNIS SHOES and socks as well.
Just put all of this in a pre-packed suitcase. If you have to evacuate, you really don't have time to pack much at all. Best to get on the road EARLY. I've been through several hurricanes, and this is VERY important. If you make a plan and stick to it then your life will be MUCH easier.
2006-06-11 16:38:14 · answer #2 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The thing about hurricanes is that the build up over the ocean, and there is usually several days warning before they hit.
With satellites, it is possible to track exactly where they are heading, and predict the path.
The hurricanes that hit Florida in 2004 and 2005 did immense ammounts of property damage, but the number of casualties was quite low.
2006-06-12 18:26:30 · answer #3 · answered by parrotjohn2001 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just come after the hurricane season, plus the weather is much more comfortable .... trust me, those parks become hell on earth in the summer months plus we get our occasional tornado, Sep Oct Nov Mar Apr maybe May are in my opinion the better months.
2006-06-12 08:33:46 · answer #4 · answered by Joe & Jessica 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Watch the weather...you get plenty of warning time! You could also schedule your trip between the months of November -May when it is NOT hurricane season.
2006-06-17 03:55:07 · answer #5 · answered by elec_tro_lux 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep an eye out on the weather and if there's an evacuation most places like Disney and Universal have reimbursements or refunds if you can't make your trip because they're evacuating.
2006-06-18 16:28:23 · answer #6 · answered by grkgoddessm 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont worry. only worry if you on the coast and didnt evacuate. florida is best prepared for natural distaters
2006-06-13 12:01:09 · answer #7 · answered by Justin N 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm in the sunshine state its not that bad.
2006-06-11 16:34:25 · answer #8 · answered by takers dreamcatcher 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
reschedule your trip
2006-06-11 16:31:54 · answer #9 · answered by Tre' M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋