Hurricane Irma?

[abooch]

I wonder the same thing about this time every single year...Why don't people already have water stored and ready? Buy some in the months leading up to hurricane season so you already have it and don't have to panic when a storm actually comes.

I'm not saying this goes for everyone but what's the reason people need 100 to 200 cases of water? They will most likely be reselling it for a much higher price... Whether it is by the bottle or case. Again...I'm not saying that goes for everyone, but that's just the reality of the situation.

 

[little_orange_bird]

@Dr B0b L0blaw I appreciate your humor. Things are super tense. Thanks for the chuckles.

 

[cattrix]

#IrmaGod! People are so tense here...

OMG great hashtag and great point!!!

 

[HarperLeigh]

FYI for those of you flying Southwest, they have added MCO and TPA to their travel advisory.https://www.southwest.com/html/advisories/swa_travel_advisory_2017841504542489393.html

 

[HarperLeigh]

And I'm sure it has been mentioned here already, toll roads are now free to use for the entire state until further notice. Faster way to get to and from Disney

I posted it yesterday, but the thread is moving so fast it never hurts to repost the info.

 

[Magic Ears]

I'm flying in Saturday AM and am probably keeping my trip.

That's our plan currently. Waiting until Thursday to make the final decision, but the early Irma reports from St. Martin and St. Barts are heartbreaking. Starting to lean toward rescheduling.

 

[SimonSez]

I'm in Tallahassee. Went to sams on Tuesday got two cases of water from the water aisle. Went back Wednesday morning. Entire aisle of water was empty. There was 5 cases left on a pallet. I picked up one and the rest were gone shortly after

Went to two Walmarts and grabbed a few snacks. Water - gone. Canned fruit - mostly gone. Tuna packets just the exploded bad ones left on the shelf. Peanut butter. Ok. Jelly. Grape was in short supply. Bread. Tons left

Batteries. No D's to be found all other sizes available

I started thinking if power is out for awhile I'd like hot food eventually and so I was pleasantly surprised in the supply of tiny charcoal grills so I picked one of those up and charcoal however starting fluid was hard to find. Luckily a case was against the wall on the rack but I couldn't reach it so I grabbed a rake from the lawn area and pulled it forward and got my bottle

I have read earlier in this thread that publix has more shipments in their warehouse on the ways to stores today and tomorrow of water

Sounds like NC when they're calling for 2 inches of snow... Irma, however, is a much more significant event...good luck everyone whatever you decide to do

 

[HarperLeigh]

I'm not saying this goes for everyone but what's the reason people need 100 to 200 cases of water? They will most likely be reselling it for a much higher price... Whether it is by the bottle or case. Again...I'm not saying that goes for everyone, but that's just the reality of the situation.

Oh, I agree with you. People do not need that much water. That is nothing more than pure greed.

 

[Jasten]

Asked this last night but it got lost in the shuffle. Anyone have any insight into arrival day cancelations being any different than the night before for both airlines or hotel?

Question for those with more travel experience. If my flight is friday scheduled to leave at 1pm and arrive around 4pm via jetblue, when is the latest I can make changes to my flight (friday morning?). Also can I change my resort booking the day of without fees? Trying to decide if i need to call this by thursday or if I can keep waiting for more forecast data. Also want to know how long to wait for flight waiver if it will happen. If they do a waiver does it cover moving return flight too?

 

[Tom Cottone]

For those with AA flights
https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/travel-alerts.jsp

 

[Jimmy Mouse]

You're driving? Keep in mind finding gas may be an issue.

were gonna top off at GA boarder. our car get's 27mpg. range of 475 miles on full tank

 

[DLM1980]

Did everyone in Florida turn their fans on outside and point them East??? Cause that's what i was hoping for and am still hoping for! Fingers crossed and well wishes to all that she goes East!!!

Funny. This came across my Facebook feed this morning

 

[fla4fun]

Well, I just got word our office is shutting down at the end of business Friday and not planning to reopen until Tuesday. So at least I don't have to be worried about getting trapped at the office. It will mean a LOT of work onTuesday before heading to Disney. Keep movin' east Irma!

 

[HarperLeigh]

Asked this last night but it got lost in the shuffle. Anyone have any insight into arrival day cancelations being any different than the night before for both airlines or hotel?

Question for those with more travel experience. If my flight is friday scheduled to leave at 1pm and arrive around 4pm via jetblue, when is the latest I can make changes to my flight (friday morning?). Also can I change my resort booking the day of without fees? Trying to decide if i need to call this by thursday or if I can keep waiting for more forecast data. Also want to know how long to wait for flight waiver if it will happen. If they do a waiver does it cover moving return flight too?

This is from JetBlue's website...

Customers traveling Saturday, September 9, 2017 through Sunday, September 10, 2017 to/from:

• Fort Lauderale, FL (FLL)
• West Palm Beach, FL (PBI)
• Fort Myers, FL (RSW)
• Sarasota, FL (SRQ)
• Tampa, FL (TPA)
• Orlando, FL (MCO)

Customers may rebook their flights for travel through Tuesday, September 12, 2017 online in the ‘Manage Flights’ section of jetblue.com or by calling 1-800-JETBLUE (538-2583) prior to the departure time of their originally scheduled flight. Customers with cancelled flights may also opt for a refund to the original form of payment. Original travel must have been booked on or before Tuesday, September 5, 2017

https://www.jetblue.com/JetblueAlerts/WeatherUpdate.aspx

 

[wonder whisper]

I just posted the latest models

Cite your source.

Only those in a serious state of denial think bottled water is abundantly available across Florida at this time.

 

[DLM1980]

Sounds like NC when they're calling for 2 inches of snow...

Being from WI we don't worry about food until snow totals are at least 3 feet

 

[TinkerBelle_325]

Only those in a serious state of denial think bottled water is abundantly available across Florida at this time.

No one said it was in abundance. But by all means, keep stirring the pot

 

[laurabelle]

Asked this last night but it got lost in the shuffle. Anyone have any insight into arrival day cancelations being any different than the night before for both airlines or hotel?

Question for those with more travel experience. If my flight is friday scheduled to leave at 1pm and arrive around 4pm via jetblue, when is the latest I can make changes to my flight (friday morning?). Also can I change my resort booking the day of without fees? Trying to decide if i need to call this by thursday or if I can keep waiting for more forecast data. Also want to know how long to wait for flight waiver if it will happen. If they do a waiver does it cover moving return flight too?

Check to see what it available right now. That may sway your decision.

 

[AngiTN]

This is from JetBlue's website...

Customers traveling Saturday, September 9, 2017 through Sunday, September 10, 2017 to/from:

• Fort Lauderale, FL (FLL)
• West Palm Beach, FL (PBI)
• Fort Myers, FL (RSW)
• Sarasota, FL (SRQ)
• Tampa, FL (TPA)
• Orlando, FL (MCO)

Customers may rebook their flights for travel through Tuesday, September 12, 2017 online in the ‘Manage Flights’ section of jetblue.com or by calling 1-800-JETBLUE (538-2583) prior to the departure time of their originally scheduled flight. Customers with cancelled flights may also opt for a refund to the original form of payment. Original travel must have been booked on or before Tuesday, September 5, 2017

https://www.jetblue.com/JetblueAlerts/WeatherUpdate.aspx

Really? Wow. only through Sunday? And rebook through Tuesday? Am I the only one that thinks that's too short? Right now at least.

 

[ITALIANNYC]

Asked this last night but it got lost in the shuffle. Anyone have any insight into arrival day cancelations being any different than the night before for both airlines or hotel?

Question for those with more travel experience. If my flight is friday scheduled to leave at 1pm and arrive around 4pm via jetblue, when is the latest I can make changes to my flight (friday morning?). Also can I change my resort booking the day of without fees? Trying to decide if i need to call this by thursday or if I can keep waiting for more forecast data. Also want to know how long to wait for flight waiver if it will happen. If they do a waiver does it cover moving return flight too?

I do know that midnight of your flight, you can change your flight time that day for 50 bucks if available. At least that's how it use to be