Hurricane Irma could be the next weather disaster

[JudyO]

We have friends who made it out of Florida (near Tampa)..just in time. Many others decided to stay and wait it out. Now we're watching the news and praying.

[Qapla]

Perhaps this thread should be merged with this one 

 

[Friends just call me Ross]

Some forecasters think the storm is shifting toward Orlando.

[surfergirl]

G'day friends. I have been watching what has been happening on the news.

Looks very freaky. Please be safe where ever you Brothers & Sisters are. Pray that Jehovah is with you dear family.

Hope it doesn't last too much longer. 

[Chijwas]

I cannot imagine a meeting opening or closing prayer that does not adress our thoughts and prayers. We love our brother and sisters too much.


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[Qapla]

We lost power. Right now I am on battery backup.

 

It's a bit more windy than it was but so far no damage

[Trey]

1 hour ago, Friends just call me Ross said:

Some forecasters think the storm is shifting toward Orlando.

 

Our local news meteorologists are thinking the same thing. I'm wondering if the 11pm update track from the hurricane center will reflect this or if they still expect it to shift NNW.

[Margaret]

Maybe NNE

[Buddy]

 I'm waiting for the 11 o'clock forecast to my sister-in-law lives in Sarasota and I'm wondering if it's gonna go well with her.

[Qapla]

Irma is now over Plant City whereone of the assembly halls is located. 

Palm Coast power is out with heavy rain bands and very high winds 

[Trey]

Edge of the eye-wall hitting our area. Just lost power. Thought I might skate by with power this storm like Matthew but didn't make it. 

[hatcheckgirl]

Appreciate you brothers and sisters in the storms path letting us know how you are faring.  It's scary worrying about how you all are.  Praying for you to keep calm and take great care and make it out of there.

[Qapla]

Our power is out and may be out for several days 

Small tree down blocking our driveway 

No other damage found so far 

[NSSewer]

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Qapla, I'm so glad you all are safe! Being without electricity is not too bad just glad everyone is safe and alive. Eventually the tree will be moved. They are annoying and scary, I've had two fall on my house. You will be okay. How many days food and water do you all have?

[Trey]

Tree lost a few limbs and my shed decided to go across the street through my neighbors back yard. Thankfully it left my belongings behind. 

[Tortuga]

News Alerts
BREAKING NEWS | Hurricane Irma Update
Information is becoming available regarding the status of our brothers and sisters in the Caribbean and southeastern United States in the wake of Hurricane Irma.
Sadly, an elderly brother in Florida and one of our sisters in Georgia died while evacuating. Additionally, two of our brothers were injured in Tortola, which is the largest of the British Virgin Islands. Throughout the Caribbean, over 40 homes have sustained major damage and at least 40 of our brothers have been displaced. Assessments are ongoing as the brothers gain access to affected regions.
Our prayers are with those who have lost loved ones and the many who are impacted by the storm. We continue to rely on the comfort Jehovah provides through the congregation.—1 Thessalonians 3:7.

[Tortuga]

Has anyone heard how many JW homes and KH are damaged?

[Sophy]

I truly sympathize with those involved and i pray that jehovah helps them all survive through this. So sad. 

[surfergirl]

7 hours ago, Tortuga said:

Has anyone heard how many JW homes and KH are damaged?

A friend on FB. her son is in Florida. His roof needs replacing.(Also A Brother)

It must be really scary 

def praying for dear friends. Agape. 

[Sylv]

From my niece in St. Maarten (pieced together from several comments she posted on Facebook): Communication is still difficult, just update that we survived. Lost a lot but still have our lives. Now to survive almost a week of curfew and people getting more desperate for basic needs..no running water or electricity as yet, no doors or windows (blew out before the eye of the hurricane!) Jehovah is providing for us in the strangest ways though, really amazing to experience. Food packages are in the harbor since Sunday and not being distributed by government. It is horrible here. We can still manage. Jehovah provides as well, a plate of pasta from the neighbors or a loaf of bread from a delivery person hubby works with. It's an amazing experience. The boys (three and five I believe) are making the best of it. Tired and a little scared of wind and noise, but getting better each day.

[Qapla]

We were able to cut the tree in our driveway then we went down the road and joined our neighbors in removing downed trees that were blocking the road.

 

It looks like we may be without power for a week or two.

 

No real damage - but am not sure if we will be able to save our food.

 

I have not heard how the SKE fared.

[Tortuga]

28 minutes ago, Qapla said:

 

I have not heard how the SKE fared.

I was told they evacuated, the WEC is without power but no damage reported yet.

[CHecker]

You don't have a generator John?

[Qapla]

I have one we are trying to get working but even if we do getting gas is the hard part 

[Qapla]

Just heard the Daytona Assembly Hall has power back on and fared well 

Still not sure about Plant city 

 

Also, for us, no Internet at home and spotty on phone 

 

 

Edited September 12, 2017 by Qapla