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Wrightsville Beach residents -- do your Hurricane Preparations NOW -- before there's actually a Hurricane!

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Real Estate Agent with BlueCoast Realty Corporation

Wrightsville Beach residents-- do your Hurricane Preparations NOW -- before there's actually a Hurricane!

I know I'm sounding like a broken record, but safety is important.  And being prepared is imperative!

Hurricane Earl is expected to bring us Tropical Storm conditions Thursday.  As of now, he appears to be more of a threat to the northern coast of NC.  (And we're keeping all of you in our prayers)  That doesn't mean he won't change his mind!  You can check on the updates here.

Please, if you haven't already packed your Hurricane Preparedness Kit in a water resistant container, do it now.  Don't wait another minute.

Be sure you have your Family Disaster Plan in place and that everyone in knows it backward and forward.

You did look into that flood insurance, didn't you?

And if you simply MUST go to the beach and try out the waves -- and I personally know a number of you surfers that will be out there -- be careful. 

I also know a few of you are planning Hurricane parties.  I'd like to know where my invitation is? 

I'm not trying to create a panic, but I've been through one or two of these and I know how critical being prepared is. It's much better to do the prep work and not need it than it is to not do the prep and need it. 


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Tish Lloyd, REALTOR®

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Realty World Cape Fear

1119-A Military Cutoff Road

Wilmington NC 28405

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Comments (14)

Pat Starnes-Front Gate Realty
Front Gate Real Estate - Brandon, MS
601-991-2900 Office; 601-278-4513 Cell

Tish, best of luck to you and your area. You are probably joking about the Hurricane Parties, but if an evacuation is called, make sure everyone gets out in time. Traffic can be nightmarish enough.

Aug 31, 2010 12:11 PM
Susan Laxson CRS
Palm Properties - La Quinta, CA
Realtor in San Diego, CA & Naples, FL

Tish, hope your community is saved from any hurricane damage and know your clients and citizens of Wrightsville appreciate your tips for staying safe.  ~ Susan

Aug 31, 2010 12:12 PM
Steve Baklaich
RE/MAX Results St Cloud Mn real estate - Saint Cloud, MN
Treating Buyers & Sellers to Full Service Always.

Tish, If it veers course and comes your way here is your invite: Come to Minnesota and bring everyone else too! I sincerely hope that people are preparing, our thoughts are with you and the eastern coast.

Aug 31, 2010 12:40 PM
Tish Lloyd
BlueCoast Realty Corporation - Wilmington, NC
Broker - Wilmington NC and Surrounding Beaches

Pat:  You are so right -- I'd rather party someplace safe with my family in attendance.  We already have our evacuation route all planned.

Susan:  Thank you for your kind words.  We will certainly err on the side of early caution.

Steve:  Minnesota sounds absolutely wonderful right now.  Wasn't there a movie about a family going to visit "family" in their RV and perhaps staying just a tad bit too long . . . hmmmm.

Aug 31, 2010 01:12 PM
Jeanean Gendron
The Address Realty - Redding, CA
Specializing in Selling Unique Properties

Tish, it seems like things are coming early this year. My parents use to live on the Gulf Coast in Texas and so we were always aware of Hurricane season. They had everything set up to be able to board up and be out of town in a few hours. Good post. You have to be prepared.

Aug 31, 2010 01:32 PM
Tish Lloyd
BlueCoast Realty Corporation - Wilmington, NC
Broker - Wilmington NC and Surrounding Beaches

Jeanean:  I don't think we'll get anything too bad, but preparation is so important.  When/if the call to evacuate comes, there's no time to think about it.  Just do it!

 

Aug 31, 2010 02:00 PM
Lisa Orme
The Master's Key Realty LLC -Windsor, CT - HARTFORD COUNTY - Windsor, CT
Broker/Realtor, ABR, CRS,GRI, PSCS, SFR, Notary Pu

Tish, Keep up those public service announcements, there are lots of people that need to be reminded to stay safe.  We'll be praying for you all down there...and now that you're prepared...stay safe!

Aug 31, 2010 02:41 PM
Tish Lloyd
BlueCoast Realty Corporation - Wilmington, NC
Broker - Wilmington NC and Surrounding Beaches

Lisa:  Many thanks -- we're all set.  Spoke with my Mom this evening (she's 83 years young tomorrow) and she said I see you're really getting some weather down there.  I assured her I was sitting outside in the sunshine chatting with her.  Took a bit to convince her.  Thanks for your thoughts and prayers.

Aug 31, 2010 03:42 PM
Lora "Leah" Stern 914-772-4528
Coldwell Banker, 170 N Main Street, New City NY 10956 - New City, NY
Real Estate Salesperson

Tish, hope you don't need to use your hurricane prep kit, and that you all stay safe.

Aug 31, 2010 03:54 PM
Melissa McKinney
Everything Pines Partners Fayetteville - Fayetteville, NC
Realtor, www.LivingFayetteville.com

Tish~ You can always come to Fayetteville and hang out with me if you need somewhere to escape! :)

Aug 31, 2010 04:23 PM
Karen Bernetti
Southington, CT

Stay safe Tish!  We're hoping Earl doesn't decide to travel up north.

Aug 31, 2010 04:46 PM
Tish Lloyd
BlueCoast Realty Corporation - Wilmington, NC
Broker - Wilmington NC and Surrounding Beaches

Leah:  It's looking as though we may have to break out the kits.  We'll keep you posted.

Melissa:  Fayetteville is a tad closer than Minnesota, thanks.

Karen:  Thank you so much, we're watching TWC as a constant right now.

Aug 31, 2010 09:34 PM
Lanre-"THE REAL ESTATE FARMER" Folayan
Samson Properties - Bowie, MD
I don't make promises.I deliver results.SOLD HOMES

Tish please stay safe. Thank you very much for writing this. I pray more people in Wrightsville Beach North Carolina read this and pray that you and your family survive this. And thank you very much for your comments on my Continue to be encouraged

Please take care. Great post.

Sep 01, 2010 03:03 AM
Tish Lloyd
BlueCoast Realty Corporation - Wilmington, NC
Broker - Wilmington NC and Surrounding Beaches

Lanre:  Thank you so much.  Please know you are heavy on my heart and I am sending constant prayers your way.  Blessings.

Sep 01, 2010 04:54 AM