Coral Springs for the most part was spared the ravage of Hurricane Irma — In other words — We dodged the bullet. Damage for the most part was limited to trees down and power lost. Some of our residents are still without power, but so far, this Hurricane does not compare to Wilma which we experienced 12 years ago. Hopefully we will not have to endure another Hurricane for several more years, but these events are unpredicitable.
Our preparedness however is predictable, and we should learn what we can from the events of this storm. What did I learn? Here is the list — so far- and you feel free to send me your knowledge.
Coral Springs Police and Fire departments had this storm down to a science. They were prepared both before and after the storm. I heard a story that the Fire Department delivered a baby. I hope they named her Irma Had to be a girl. After the storm, the police quickly set up portable traffic lights at those corners that had the traffic lights out. They made their presences known all over the city.
We can be proud of both our Police and Fire Department. Governor Scott was all over the news — too much. He became the Weatherman , and I can tell you the one thing we do not want our government to be is the weatherman.
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He called a direct hit on Miami. The storm hit the Keys and Naples and went up the west coast. His early call made the west coast complacent. I was in Tampa last Wednesday before the storm, but after he called Miami as the target.
