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To: Elroy who wrote (545587)	11/7/2013 7:22:55 AM
From: carranza2	Respond to of 793622

Louisiana, not Fla. but have some experience. Amazing. Gusts of up to 335 kph (208 mph) w/ sustained winds probably on the order of a minimum of 150 mph and perhaps more That's scary. Structure appears strong, but it's the roof and windows you need to worry about. Surely the windows are protected with shutters or a steel curtain. If not, they are at risk. The surge may well wipe out the first floor and perhaps do damage to the second. It's the post storm period you need to worry about. You are in a third world country where services such as gas, electricity, medical, food, sewerage, etc. are sure to be compromised by a storm of this size and power. I would evacuate if I could. Looks pretty serious to me.

To: Elroy who wrote (545587)	11/7/2013 8:21:54 AM
From: skinowski	Respond to of 793622

Looking at the photo it's hard to tell how high is the place above the sea level, but if it gets flooded, it could be very dangerous. Agree with C2 - if possible, it's better to evacuate. The windows, I assume, are made of some super impact resistant glass... otherwise, they won't hold up for long.

To: Elroy who wrote (545587)	11/7/2013 8:30:17 AM
From: steve harris	Respond to of 793622

Looks like a new place, anywhere inland you can stay ? I'm thinking that resort hasn't been there long and has no history of how it's done in past hurricanes?

To: Elroy who wrote (545587)	11/7/2013 8:51:52 AM
From: miraje	Respond to of 793622

Yes, I agree that you should get out, if you can. Although there isn't much for high ground on Borocay. Looks as though that typhoon will take almost a direct hit on you I have some very close friends who live in Cebu City, not far to the south of you, and I worry about them. They just went through a substantial earthquake there as well, and are still getting numerous aftershocks..

To: Elroy who wrote (545587)	11/7/2013 9:07:43 AM
From: skinowski	Respond to of 793622

As someone pointed out to me in a PM, seen from a different angle, the place looks very vulnerable. 7stonesboracay.com

To: Elroy who wrote (545587)	11/7/2013 10:16:49 AM
From: LindyBill	2 Recommendations Recommended By Hoa Hao prometheus1976 Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 793622

I would get inland, Elroy. Yes, the big problem is that afterward you will lose all of your utilities for a while. Looks like a nice place in good weather, but............