Originally posted by Cincy'sMom
It looks like this storm is headed more toward my dad and Delidog. If I am understanding the hurricane advisory page there is a 15% chance it will hit Ft Pierce, which is about 1/2 between them, By Friday. My dad is planning on flying home Thursay night, so I really hope if it is going tohit, he gets out first.

Prayers for all the Floridians!
If I remember correctly, you dad is in Melbourne, right? I am just 40 miles inland from Melbourne.

During Charley we had NO warning, it turned toward us last minute. That day I left work at 1:00 and headed home. Justin went to the store to get a few items and didn't get home until 2. Then we went over to the house I was house sitting to check on it and their cats. We got back home at 3 and started loading up the animals in their crates. We got the cats in their crates as it started to rain. The TV then told us of tornados spotted in my area. Justin said we don't have time to get everyone and get out, we'll have to stay. I let the cats out of their crates. Then Justin changed his mind and said we have to try to get out and he called my dad to come over to help. We got the cats back in their crates, which was not easy as they were all so stressed out. I then went and loaded the birds into their crates and the chins, wyatt, and the bunny. It was not easy and my cockatoo was giving me such a hard time. I then ran into the bathroom and grabbed a few clothes out of the laundry basket (later realized that I only grabbed pajamas ). My dad and sister came and helped us transport them all to my work where they would be safe. By now it was 4:30 and I was one very stressed person. We got everyone in and settled. The only one who came with me was Buster, everyone else was at my work, except the reptiles which we had no choice but to leave at home. We got to Justins parents house at 5:30. It was raining pretty good and then at 7:30 Charley was here. Probably the worst part was I had to wait all night to go and see if all my babies were alright. The stress was unbearable.
It took me almost 2 weeks to get things "back to normal". There is still yard debris and garbage on the side of the roads and buildings that need to be repaired there is even still 1 traffic light in town that isn't working.
I am going to get things packed and animals moved early this time, wether it hits us or not. I will be prepared.