Yes, but still a explosive situation.
One of my best friends, who's spending her first hurricane season in Florida, is staying in a motel right now. They didn't think till too late to board up their house, or anchor their boat.
Prayers, please, people!
Or at least crossed fingers?
At least Onxyelle is not on the coast. El Diablo is.
10 death because of the hurrican and
Kennedy Space Center damaged
Quote:Hurricane Frances did more damage to the Kennedy Space Center than Hurricane Charley did three weeks ago.
In fact, the hurricane did more damage than any other storm in history, tearing an estimated 1,000 exterior panels from a giant building where spaceships are assembled.
No space shuttles were inside the 525-foot-high building. But center director James Kennedy said he feared the damage could set back NASA's effort to resume shuttle launches next spring.
The holes left by the missing panels created 40,000 square feet of "open window" on two sides of the building.
It's too soon to estimate the amount of damage in dollars but Frances is expected to cost NASA far more than Charley, which did $700,000 in damage when it came through the area.
Workers have yet to inspect the two shuttle launch pads located right on the beach.
The storm's aftermath may mean a potential blow to NASA's return-to-flight effort because part of the roof came off the building where the shuttles' thermal tiles are made.
The space center remains evacuated and is still without power or phone service. 14,000 employees were urged to stay home Tuesday as well.
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Didn't the eye go right over Panzade and Occom down by the big lake??
Anxious to hear they are okay.
Can't believe people are boarding in the streets. (news yesterday) I'm not sure I'd be so anxious to step into the water.
Phoenix, it's so to hear that you are ok and nothing serious happened to your home. That's very good news.
I am still worried about Panzade and O'Bill...
Has Letty checked in yet?
I hope we will hear from everyone before the end of the week.
Mikey, it's a relief that you were able to contact Misti and Rae. Now I'll be on pins and needles waiting to hear from Letty, Panzade and Obill.
Phoenix, wonderful to hear from you; it's great that you had so little damage.
If Ivan turns out to be another powerful storm the damage might be enormous. With the ground already saturated, trees will be uprooted with ease and already weakened structures will barely stand a chance to remain standing.
Isn't it strange that hearing of a horrible catastrophe in another part of the world is horrible but when you actually know people who are in immediate danger, the news takes on far greater importance and cause for worry.
Hoping to hear from the others as soon as possible. My thoughts are with you all.
The news this morning stated that six million people had lost power in Florida, and some three million are still without electricity. It may be a while before we hear from them.
i just talked to letty at home. she's fine.
That good to hear, that leaves Panzade, O'Bill and Onxyelle. Has anyone heard from them?
Acquiunk wrote:That good to hear, that leaves Panzade, O'Bill and Onxyelle. Has anyone heard from them?
not yet, probably because of that:
Setanta wrote:The news this morning stated that six million people had lost power in Florida, and some three million are still without electricity. It may be a while before we hear from them.
Quote:that leaves Panzade, O'Bill and Onxyelle. Has anyone heard from them?
onyxelle checked in this morning...
btw, Ivan threatens already Trinidad.
I'm worried about my buddies Bill and Panzade.....wish we'd hear something......
I'm worried about my buddies Bill and Panzade.....wish we'd hear something......
My sister-in-law called earlier tonight from Palm Beach. Still no electric but her trailer was completely unscathed.
My couch in the den got a little wet.