Boy, Fred Flintstone would really be hollering at this Wilma. I just wanted to make a post to let folks know that my family and I are all okay after the hurricane and to give other people from South Florida a place to check in and let us all know how they're doing. I'm planning to set-up a portfolio of some of my damage photos so subscribe to this discussion if you're interested and I'll post an update when it's ready.

We don't have any power at my dad's place where I'm staying and no immediate prospects of getting it back. We have minor damage to the house and significant damage to the trees and pool enclosure, although we have some of the least damage I've seen. At least our bare trees and enclosure frame are still standing and we have working plumming. South Florida schools are cancelled all week and many areas don't even have working water. Almost all traffic lights I've seen have blown away completely and power poles are snapped off and uprooted all over the place. The biggest trees you've ever seen are uprooted and blocking roadways. FPL has said that 50% of South Florida should have power back by Nov. 8, and 95% should have it back by Nov. 15.

I am currently enjoying electricity and hot water at the Emergency Operations Center where my dad works as a liaison to all the municipalities of the county during disasters. I don't know when I'll be back to power and internet again but I'm enjoying my Caedes experience while it lasts.

It may be a while before most South Floridians can get back onto Caedes so if you're waiting to hear from someone, know that they are probably safe but may not have internet access for quite some time. We are all very thankful for this unseasonable cold weather while we have no power. The folks in the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico have it much much worse than even the disaster zone around here so pray for them first if you're the religious sort. Be well.

***UPDATE***

I have uploaded my initial photo album. It will be accessible from my main website (JTitcomb.com) shortly, but in the mean-time here is a direct link:

Hurricane Aftermath Photo Album

Note: It may take a few minutes to load if you are on dial-up. Sorry about having so many preview images on one page.

Glad everyone is ok in your neck of the woods Josh, hope to be seeing those pics soon, your in my prayers. ;)

yes, take care and hopefully everything works out for the best.

Thank you both for your sentiments. I am posting again to add a link to my initial album of photos from the aftermath. I will also update my original comment so the link is more convenient to get to. It will be accessible from my main website (JTitcomb.com) shortly, but in the mean-time here is a direct link:

Hurricane Aftermath Photo Album

Note: It may take a few minutes to load if you are on dial-up. Sorry about having so many preview images on one page.

Wow, it looks pretty bad, I'm glad your ok, these hurricanes just keep getting worse and worse.

Yeah and more and more often too. . .those pics did look pretty bad, i am ahppy for all those who survived but lament their loss.

Hey there. Thanks for all of this Josh. I will send you a PM soon. How far did this set you back on the starting work date?

im in Ft Pierce rite now.. and this is the second major hurricane to toss a wrench into my life :[ we just got out powerback this morning.. hopefully things will be restored very soon..

Dj

Oh, well, my best to you also DJ! ;)

my family lives in florida, they don't have any power yet, and a lot of them lost their roofs, it is bad right now over there. the gov. of florida didn't do much to help when he should've though...so it's just another bush that was late to the rescue, i guess it is a trait that runs in their family.

Hmmm. . . .no, I don't think I'll say it.

Glad you are all ok, josh. stay well