Living On A Peninsula. I spent the day yesterday driving for nearly 16 hours to get closer to my evacuated home. The benefits of living on a peninsula elude me at this moment and I think about how a disaster prone State with two highways out and limited infrastructure to bring food, water and gasoline to those trying to flee pending problems. On the highway we would see cars with 5 gallon tanks strapped to the roof because you’ll find exit upon exit with empty gas stations. Meanwhile the power is out for more than half of Florida including me. My power pole snapped in half which is strange considering I’ve been paying for storm hardening for a decade. Now the pole will get replaced again and consumers will likely be on the hook once again. Peninsula living…
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Have a great day!
Yann