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Aftermath of hurricane Ian - Southwest Florida

By
Real Estate Agent with TOP SELLING REALTY Lic. # SL3154233

I haven't had the opportunity to update everybody here in the rain regarding hurricane Ian.  

As most of you know I live in Cape Coral where we were very affected by this catastrophic hurricane. Just a day before the hurricane landed the news was saying it was going straight to Tampa and basically hours before it changed course and came directly to us. Wednesday morning started raining and windy but by noon we knew it was real! The eye of the hurricane passed through Sanibel all the way to Cape Coral with winds of 150 mph and yes it felt like 200 mph our house was shaking! This was between noon until about 8 pm and then calmed down until the next morning. 

We lost power right by noon and by 3-4  pm our front door almost blew off! Thank God one of our friends had an internet connection and guided us when was the right time to go outside and support the door with a piece of plywood. Actually that was right when we were in the middle of the eye of the hurricane, usually that's when winds slow down. Let me mention that we had this door recently replaced at the beginning of the year and it's a hurricane impact doors. 
 
Those were very scary and stressful times! Our house suffered some damages, the water we received from the front door, our lanai and some roof issues, but all this is secondary. We will fix all these problems later on. 
At this point We are so GRATEFUL to be alive and that we didn't get hurt during the hurricane. My family and friends are ok too. God is the best!
 
Until today, a week later we still don't have electricity. We understand the electric company is working very hard and is getting electric to some sections of the City little by little.
 
Our community is strong and everybody has come together to help in any way we can. Some people were less fortunate and lost everything. Sanibel and the Islands were totally devastated. 
 
We have received a lot of help from our neighbors from the East Coast and other near by Cities. Driving through highway I-75 you'll see trucks and trucks full of water, food and supplies. Since this is going to take time for recovery, if you can help through any organization related to hurricane Ian please do because there is still a lot of help needed here.
 
We stayed at our friend's house for few days after the hurricane, now we are in a rental place for this week. Hopefully we get the power back in our house by the weekend. 
 
All this has been a reflection of how sensitive our lives are, that life can change in seconds. Funny how little things we take for granted every day, like taking a warm shower ah! or having a hot cup of coffee or being able to text and talk to your loved ones! 
 
 
Thank you to everyone who reaches out to see if I am ok. Thank you Joan Cox 
 
Southwest Florida stronger than ever, WE WILL REBUILD

 

 

 

Posted by

Abby Stiller 

Broker Lic. BK3154233

TOP SELLING REALTY     

16 Years of Experience!

 

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Comments (33)

Abby Stiller
TOP SELLING REALTY - Cape Coral, FL
SW Florida (239) 284-8637

Thank you Brian England !

Oct 06, 2022 12:20 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Oct 08, 2022 05:53 PM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Abby. So glad you are safe. As a former resident of Ft. Myers I had many friends to contact to make sure they were safe. Many experienced extensive damage. May the Cape recover quickly.

Oct 09, 2022 05:20 AM
Leanne Smith
Dirt Road Real Estate - Golden Valley, AZ
The Grit and Gratitude Agent

Being fairly new to Active Rain, I did not know you lived in FL. Good to read the damage was fairly minimal and your family was safe.

Oct 09, 2022 06:20 AM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

It is just crazy. I love about 75 miles south of Daytona. We took a drive up to visit my boy at college for his birthday. We received virtually no damage (and not much wind or rain) in Daytona the beach is gone and we passed some home with roofs blown totally off. 

Oct 09, 2022 07:23 AM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

So glad to see your post and hear you are alright. This one will take some time to recover from, but I know you have support and are strong, so you will rebuild. Stay safe.

Oct 09, 2022 08:22 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

It is good to see that you are safe. Thank you very much for the update.

Insurance issues are a good topic for blogs.

Oct 09, 2022 11:09 AM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

In light of everything that’s going on, I am really impressed with how people bounce  back after something like this. Sending  love and light

Oct 09, 2022 10:10 PM
faye schubert
Retired - Branson, MO
Living the Branson Lake Life

So glad to hear you made it through the hurricane.

Hurricanes do wobble as they approach the coast with the friction of the land and very hard to predict in those last few hours.

 

Oct 10, 2022 05:52 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Hi Abby - our prayer and support for all of you.  We have a house in Port Saint Lucie.  I had the shutters installed because you never know.

Oct 10, 2022 07:53 AM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

Hi Abby,

We are all praying for a smooth recovery for you and all of Florida.  These next months and years will be challenging, but you have the right mindset to overcome all difficulties. You are Floriday STRONG.  Thank you for posting this update for all of us in the Rain.

 

Oct 10, 2022 08:50 AM
Abby Stiller
TOP SELLING REALTY - Cape Coral, FL
SW Florida (239) 284-8637

Great thanks Kathy Streib I just was able to check AR as we don't have internet yet 

Oct 11, 2022 11:56 AM
Abby Stiller
TOP SELLING REALTY - Cape Coral, FL
SW Florida (239) 284-8637

Thank you  Wayne Martin we are getting back to normal little by little. If any of your friends in Ft Myers need anything please let me know. 

Oct 11, 2022 11:57 AM
Abby Stiller
TOP SELLING REALTY - Cape Coral, FL
SW Florida (239) 284-8637

I appreciate Leanne Smith we will recover from this. 

Oct 11, 2022 11:59 AM
Abby Stiller
TOP SELLING REALTY - Cape Coral, FL
SW Florida (239) 284-8637

That's great Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty Our beaches will be as beautiful as before you'll see. We almost left to the East coast the night before the hurricane but it was too late. 

Oct 11, 2022 12:22 PM
Abby Stiller
TOP SELLING REALTY - Cape Coral, FL
SW Florida (239) 284-8637

Yes we will recover from this Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543 Thanks

Oct 11, 2022 12:22 PM
Abby Stiller
TOP SELLING REALTY - Cape Coral, FL
SW Florida (239) 284-8637

Thank you for the idea Roy Kelley As soon I get the internet back I'll blog more often.

Oct 11, 2022 12:23 PM
Abby Stiller
TOP SELLING REALTY - Cape Coral, FL
SW Florida (239) 284-8637

Thank you Laura Cerrano We need all the good vibes!

Oct 11, 2022 12:23 PM
Abby Stiller
TOP SELLING REALTY - Cape Coral, FL
SW Florida (239) 284-8637

Good idea Grant Schneider You never know with these crazy hurricanes. Thank God you area wasn't affected. 

Oct 11, 2022 12:24 PM
Abby Stiller
TOP SELLING REALTY - Cape Coral, FL
SW Florida (239) 284-8637

Thank you @Sheri Sperry - MCNE® for all your prayers! Yes it might take some time, but we'll rebuild. 

Oct 11, 2022 12:26 PM