With the roads clogged with evacuees

[SHRED]

Are there fears of people being stranded out on the road when Irma hits?

[Runningdawg]

1. If it's not a fear it should be

Some of the cars already abandoned along highways were left there on purpose. I saw a story this morning that said people are parking cars on elevated roads and bridges in hope of avoiding having them flooded. A multi-level parking garage? OK On roads and bridges needed for evacuation? Selfish idiots.

[Freddie]

2. My son is trying to evacuate now

He works for a medical facility and they are evacuating staff and patients to Orlando, from Delray Beach. Said he'd call when he got there; hasn't yet. Worried sick. From the maps the wind might be as bad in Orlando but it's a lot further from the ocean. He is driving a company car, left his car at his girlfriend's place in Boca Raton, a few miles further inland than where he lives (Lake Worth).

[SHRED]

3. Hoping the best for your family

[Freddie]

5. He is safely evacuated to Orlando

With clients and co-workers (including his girlfriend). The wind will be bad but it's not near the ocean.

[gratuitous]

4. Text instead of calling

Yes, you want to hear your son's voice, but a text lets you know just as effectively, takes up far less bandwidth, and leaves channels clearer for first responders. Best wishes and highest thoughts that all works out for him.