Hurricane Helene -- Check In!

[secundem_artem]

If I ever get killed in a hurricane, I hope it's named Butch or Zeke.  Getting creamed by a storm named Milton is just vaguely kinda embarrassing. 

[dismalist]

If I ever get killed in a hurricane, I hope it's named Butch or Zeke.  Getting creamed by a storm named Milton is just vaguely kinda embarrassing. 

No, it's pro-choice! Hurricane Milton could be associated with Milton Friedman, who anyone may or may not like, or with Milton Keynes, a planned town in England, whose name others may or may not like. Me, I like both! I hope neither kills me as well, though.

[apl68]

If I ever get killed in a hurricane, I hope it's named Butch or Zeke.  Getting creamed by a storm named Milton is just vaguely kinda embarrassing. 

Maybe if storms had scarier names, more people would take them seriously.  Although at this point it seems like people generally do.

[Langue_doc]

If I ever get killed in a hurricane, I hope it's named Butch or Zeke.  Getting creamed by a storm named Milton is just vaguely kinda embarrassing. 

No, it's pro-choice! Hurricane Milton could be associated with Milton Friedman, who anyone may or may not like, or with Milton Keynes, a planned town in England, whose name others may or may not like. Me, I like both! I hope neither kills me as well, though.

Perhaps move this to the asides thread--I wouldn't be quite so flippant about the death and destruction resulting from both storms, especially seeing people swept off rooftops and cars to their death during Helene.

Live Updates: Power Outages and Long Gas Lines Add to Misery After Milton
Millions across Florida were still without power, including many gas stations, sending residents scrambling for fuel. At least 14 people were killed, though none by storm surge, indicating that evacuations had saved lives.

Still Searching for Their Loved Ones, a Week After Hurricane Helene
The storm's death toll has climbed past 225, but many people remain unaccounted for and searching for them is complicated. Their families are desperate for answers.

[dismalist]

Ever heard of gallows humor?

[Langue_doc]

Ever heard of gallows humor?

Humor at the expense of other people's misery and grief is never considered funny.

This is the check-in thread for those affected by the hurricanes. The aside thread might be the appropriate place for "gallows humor".

[dismalist]

Ever heard of gallows humor?

Humor at the expense of other people's misery and grief is never considered funny.

This is the check-in thread for those affected by the hurricanes. The aside thread might be the appropriate place for "gallows humor".

It's not at the expense of other people's misery and grief. It's at the expense of one's own.

From Wikipedia:

Black comedy is common in professions and environments where workers routinely have to deal with dark subject matter. This includes police officers, firefighters, ambulance crews, military personnel, journalists, lawyers, and funeral directors, where it is an acknowledged coping mechanism.

[clean]

DUDE! 
REad the Room and Move On!!!

[kaysixteen]

STORM WARNING: HURRICANE BEELZEBUB IS BEARING DOWN ON FLORIDA.  GO AWAY.

[ciao_yall]

Ever heard of gallows humor?

Ever heard of "Too soon?"

[ciao_yall]

Ever heard of gallows humor?

Humor at the expense of other people's misery and grief is never considered funny.

This is the check-in thread for those affected by the hurricanes. The aside thread might be the appropriate place for "gallows humor".

It's not at the expense of other people's misery and grief. It's at the expense of one's own.

From Wikipedia:

Black comedy is common in professions and environments where workers routinely have to deal with dark subject matter. This includes police officers, firefighters, ambulance crews, military personnel, journalists, lawyers, and funeral directors, where it is an acknowledged coping mechanism.

So what is your misery and grief in this situation?

[dismalist]

Ever heard of gallows humor?

Humor at the expense of other people's misery and grief is never considered funny.

This is the check-in thread for those affected by the hurricanes. The aside thread might be the appropriate place for "gallows humor".

It's not at the expense of other people's misery and grief. It's at the expense of one's own.

From Wikipedia:

Black comedy is common in professions and environments where workers routinely have to deal with dark subject matter. This includes police officers, firefighters, ambulance crews, military personnel, journalists, lawyers, and funeral directors, where it is an acknowledged coping mechanism.

So what is your misery and grief in this situation?

One sister in each hurricane's path. Any further questions?

[Langue_doc]

Scenes From Florida in Hurricane Milton's Wake
The storm made landfall Wednesday evening, devastating an area still recovering from Hurricane Helene, which tore through Florida's western coast two weeks ago.

In Photos and Video

See above for link to the shared/free article.

[apl68]

My cousin in the Tampa area is well.  He had evacuated to Orlando, and returned to find his home intact.

[clean]

My Brother's family lives in Tampa
My nephew and his family evacuated to the Swan and Dolphin resort in Disney. 
My brother and sister in law stayed and endured the storm, but lost power. They still didnt have power on Friday so they too suffered the hardship of evacuating to the Swan and Dolphin
It must be rough!