Hurricane Frances to Impact Delta
Sep 2, 2004, 7:46 am
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Hurricane Frances to Impact Delta
Wishing those in the path Good Luck and Stay Safe!
http://www.delta.com/travel/before/t...nces/index.jsp
http://www.delta.com/travel/before/t...nces/index.jsp
Sep 2, 2004, 9:29 am
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I was supposed to fly out of MSY for a biz trip to FLL this afternoon, returning through SRQ on Saturday morning. Obviously, that ain't happenin'.
I feel for those on FL-I only hope that Frances doesn't jump into the Gulf after FL....we'd be in B-I-G trouble if that happens.
I feel for those on FL-I only hope that Frances doesn't jump into the Gulf after FL....we'd be in B-I-G trouble if that happens.
Sep 2, 2004, 9:38 am
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Two times is enough but all of you Florida folks be safe and let us know when you are safe.
Sep 2, 2004, 11:40 am
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Originally Posted by NOLA Flyer
I was supposed to fly out of MSY for a biz trip to FLL this afternoon, returning through SRQ on Saturday morning. Obviously, that ain't happenin'.
I feel for those on FL-I only hope that Frances doesn't jump into the Gulf after FL....we'd be in B-I-G trouble if that happens.
I feel for those on FL-I only hope that Frances doesn't jump into the Gulf after FL....we'd be in B-I-G trouble if that happens.
I have printed off a list of "pet friendly" motels in case we have to evacuate with two dogs!
In hurricane Opal, the mobile home park I own suffered tremendous damage, as did my marina. The office had over three feet of water in it, and I lost a car. The saltwater corroded everything. I don't ever want to go through that again.
Sep 2, 2004, 11:45 am
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Long way off, but if you look at the projected path "cone", it eventually head for the ATL area, not as a hurricane, but one windy tropical rainstorm. This would probably disrupt the ATL hub in a major way come early next week.
Sep 2, 2004, 12:08 pm
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Originally Posted by Dorlee
I have printed off a list of "pet friendly" motels in case we have to evacuate with two dogs!
Of course, ATL stands to take a hit this time around too. I am not looking forward to my flights next week.
Sep 2, 2004, 12:47 pm
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I just spoke with my mother in Margate. She told me that everybody east of Route 1 has been told to evacuate. Fortunately, she is a couple of miles west of it.
Of course, ATL stands to take a hit this time around too. I am not looking forward to my flights next week.
I don't think ATL will be hit too hard by Frances, but God help it if the alphabetical list ever reaches Hurricane Vicki!
Originally Posted by sibley
Of course, ATL stands to take a hit this time around too. I am not looking forward to my flights next week.
Sep 2, 2004, 12:51 pm
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Originally Posted by Dovster
I just spoke with my mother in Margate. She told me that everybody east of Route 1 has been told to evacuate. Fortunately, she is a couple of miles west of it.
I don't think ATL will be hit too hard by Frances, but God help it if the alphabetical list ever reaches Hurricane Vicki!
I don't think ATL will be hit too hard by Frances, but God help it if the alphabetical list ever reaches Hurricane Vicki!
If it approaches the intensity of Andrew, there will be incredible damage all the way to the Florida Turnpike, 10-15 miles inland.
Sep 2, 2004, 1:02 pm
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Originally Posted by RobertS975
If it approaches the intensity of Andrew, there will be incredible damage all the way to the Florida Turnpike, 10-15 miles inland.
My mother was there for Andrew, in the same house, and her entire condominium complex escaped serious damage. Of course, some trees were blown down and they lost electrical power for several days. She tells me she is well-stocked with candles, food, flashlights, batteries, and a portable radio.
I am more worried about my sister, who lives east of Route 1, practically on the water. Her husband, never the brightest bulb, has decided that they will not evacuate and she is going along with his decision.
Sep 2, 2004, 1:12 pm
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Originally Posted by Dovster
Her husband, never the brightest bulb, has decided that they will not evacuate and she is going along with his decision.
Hope your family is safe, Dov.
Sep 2, 2004, 1:14 pm
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Originally Posted by Dovster
I am more worried about my sister, who lives east of Route 1, practically on the water. Her husband, never the brightest bulb, has decided that they will not evacuate and she is going along with his decision.
I agree that Frances probably won't do a great deal of physical harm to ATL...but as I'm sure you know, it doesn't take all that much to turn Hartsfield into a total zoo.
Sep 2, 2004, 2:15 pm
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I was booked to go down to DAB tomorrow evening. Just checked my itineraries, and ATL-DAB has been cancelled. People might want to start rebooking now, since Delta's already cancelling.
By the way, reservations advised me not to try travelling before Monday, as they anticipate problems in ATL during/after the hurricane. (They implied that I'd probably end up rescheduling anyway if I tried to travel on Sat or Sun as my flights would probably be cancelled either into ATL or out of ATL)
By the way, reservations advised me not to try travelling before Monday, as they anticipate problems in ATL during/after the hurricane. (They implied that I'd probably end up rescheduling anyway if I tried to travel on Sat or Sun as my flights would probably be cancelled either into ATL or out of ATL)
Sep 2, 2004, 2:51 pm
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Originally Posted by Dovster
...Her husband, never the brightest bulb, ...
Sep 2, 2004, 2:54 pm
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Dovster, can I assume the hubby is not a regular FT'er?
Sep 2, 2004, 3:00 pm
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Originally Posted by Dovster
I am more worried about my sister, who lives east of Route 1, practically on the water. Her husband, never the brightest bulb, has decided that they will not evacuate and she is going along with his decision.