I won't be able to shop until tomorrow. Are the stores crazy? Anything out of stock yet?

Recently moved here. Online out of state College student, wondering if I should evac for hurricane to ensure I’m able to do school and be safe or if it’s blown out of proportion.

Welcome to the Official Hurricane Milton Megathread

This thread will serve as the central hub for all things related to Hurricane Milton. Please use this space for updates, news, safety tips, and discussions regarding the storm. Let's keep this organized and focused on helpful information for everyone in affected areas.

Quick Links

• Latest NOAA Updates
• National Weather Service
• FEMA: Disaster Preparedness
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Latest News & Updates:

We will be updating this section frequently with verified information.

• [10/05/2024]: Hurricane Milton is currently a TROPICAL STORM. Please stay tuned for more updates as the situation develops.

Preparations & Safety Tips:

• Shelters: Find the nearest shelters in your area.
• Emergency Kit Essentials: Water, non-perishable food, batteries, flashlights, chargers, first aid supplies, important documents.
• Home Preparation: Board up windows, secure outdoor furniture, turn off utilities if instructed, and ensure a backup power source.
• Communication: Have backup chargers, walkie-talkies, or radios ready. Establish a family communication plan.

Resources for Affected Areas:

• Evacuation Routes: Check your nearest evacuation routes.
• Emergency Hotlines: Important contacts during the storm.
• Power Outage Updates: Track power outages in your area.
• Flood Zones & Alerts: Stay informed about flood-prone areas.

Community Discussions

Feel free to share your experiences, questions, and updates here. We ask that everyone be respectful, avoid posting unverified information, and support one another during this time.

Important:

• Stick to verified sources when sharing news.
• Avoid misinformation and speculation.
• Offer helpful advice for those in affected areas.

Stay safe, everyone, and let's keep each other informed and prepared!

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Every single town around offers sand ahead of the storm. Crickets in the Cape. Anybody know of a place to get any here in town?

Looking for recommendations for an architect in the Cape Coral area who specializes in designing or have designed single-story, ranch-style homes. The home will be approximately 2,200-2,600 square feet with a two or three-car garage. Looking for architects that have a proven set of plans, that I can purchase and build off of, not looking for custom. I have linked a house that would be really similar to what I'm trying to achieve, as I am a big fan of the local current architecture. Any suggestions for architects with experience in this style and size would be greatly appreciated!

https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/613-SW-18th-Ct_Cape-Coral_FL_33991_M62521-88532?from=srp-list-card

I received my Jury Duty notice and can honestly say I'm not looking forward to it. My question is what should I wear? Any suggestions? TIA

Hey y’all, i’m trying to look for a good hair salon for my hair type, I have thick ethnic wavy hair and since it’s grown out a bit now it’s a little straight. My hairdresser moved to a different state so please could someone recommend me to a good salon around here?

im new to the area and all the google reviews on every daycare sucks. some daycares use blankets on infants, others have crazy daycare owners that traumatize the kids. im from miami and dont want to put my kids in a school thats going to randomly expel them or treat them badly. have any of you had amazing experiences with daycares? i have an 8 month old and an almost 4 year old and i dont play about my babies, since my son had a bad experience in his school here in miami. tia!

I'm visiting Cape Coral for a week and I'll have a lot of time to myself. What are some free or cheap things to do while I'm there? I don't fish. I do enjoy seeing nature. I also enjoy visiting coffee shops, but I don't have a lot of extra money to spend on excursions.

I'm visiting Cape Coral for a week and while I'm there I want to see an alligator in the wild. Not like a zoo type of thing. Where is the best place near Cape Coral or half an hour drive away that I'm guaranteed to see alligators in the wild?

Looking for a reasonable vinyl fence repair. Had some panels come off during the storm last week. Any suggestions?

Looking to sell a new construction home. I am looking for a flat fee or discount broker service. Any recommendations? I am told that I can negotiate the listing agent’s commission to 1-1.5%!

Please if anyone knows somewhere that is actually hiring, I am needing a job ASAP!! Or if you need your house cleaned, laundry washed, please let me know. I need Income like yesterday. Im in a real bad situation and really need the help, Im not asking for a hand out just someone please offer any type of options for me to make some money, I want full time, but right now even a odd job will add up. I live in the NW area of the cape. Thank you reddit folks.

New to the area here. I have a small Etsy business and I’m trying to get prepared for my first farmers market. Any tips for getting accepted over here?

Hello, I am going to Cape Coral in a couple of days and wondering if the fish are safe to eat and if so what fish?

Sorry if this comes off as a bit insensitive but me and my partner are going down in two weeks for a vacation. I’m wondering if the beaches and other attractions will be open or if it would be best to cancel the trip.

When on a walk this morning, my wife and I heard horrible animal (dog) cries from within a neighbors house. Normally I would have no fear of reporting or maybe even just knocking on the door. However, we know the occupants. He is a very dangerous man and knows me. We have never crossed paths. He has a rap sheet an inch thick. I know because I've seen it. Everything on there except murder. In and out of prison multiple times. I cannot risk retaliation. How do I report this to authorities without risking my family?

Hi! I love playing soccer and I live near Horton Park so I was wondering if anyone has any day in Cape Coral's government and if so can you please add at least one goal to Horton park please.

We are looking for a year long lease for a home in Cape Coral, starting in December (mid December preferably, but beginning of December would work). We have pets and kids, so there's a lot of factors to consider. Are there good agents or companies out there that you can recommend to help us out?

Did yesterday’s weather have flooding near CCPkwy/Publix/ Santa Barbara area in SE? Thank you

After Hurricane Ian two years ago, I was pretty sure I was renewing my flood insurance, but Allstate quoted me about $6,000, which seems incredibly high to me. I decided to think about it but ultimately did not purchase it. Now I'm reconsidering the situation after Hurricane Helene, especially since there seemed to be some flooding in my area. I'm in the SE area of Cape Coral, which is a flood zone, and I own my home.

1. Do flood insurance quotes increase after a hurricane? I’m trying to determine whether it will cost me an arm and a leg to get insurance now or if I should just risk it.
2. Do you have any recommendations for fair flood insurance companies or agents?
3. What is the average quote for flood insurance? Does $6,000 seem in line with what others are experiencing?

Thanks in advance!

How bad is the flooding along pine island?

So we're off of Cape coral parkway and the water is about to reach my back door. We are pretty flooded here

Just weird.

The past 15 mins now lights flickering on slater rd

Can we just fucking stop with it? Both parties. I'm pretty left of center but seeing the dems do it in a attempt to match the flacidity of the trump parade is annoying. You're not convincing voters, just blocking traffic and groveling for your base. It's fucking lame y'all.