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In reply to the discussion: Anyone thinking of escaping? [View all]

Zorro

(16,666 posts)
9. Climate change affects everyone everywhere
Thu Nov 25, 2021, 09:43 AM
Nov 2021

And there are other natural events (fires, mudslides, tornadoes, tsunamis, earthquakes -- you get the picture) that also need consideration if one is thinking about moving somewhere else within the USA.

One alternative is to move to an in-state area where the threats may be less pronounced; coastal Florida is especially vulnerable, so a move to the central part of the state might be a preferred immediate solution.

We had a place in Sarasota for 30 years, and although we didn't have the routine street flooding problems other neighborhoods in the area experienced, nontheless the house was only 22 ft. above sea level. After selling that house we bought another further inland (about 25 miles from the coast) and more northerly in an area of rolling hills (yes, for those who don't know, Florida isn't completely flat as a pancake).

As do all Florida residents, we keep an eye on hurricane tracks during the season and hope we're far enough inland to not be impacted by any major storms, although Irma passed over the area (and Sarasota) the year before we bought -- and seeing the tremendous damage caused by Michael 60 miles inland from its landfall was quite sobering.

We personally like living in Florida, despite the political climate; one can get close to nature here (because nature will sometimes visit you in your living room), and spectacular sunsets are routine. That being said, we prefer life in California; the cultural and natural diversity makes us glad we have a second home there.

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Anyone thinking of escaping? [View all] Lydiarose Nov 2021 OP
We left Florida (St. Augustine) roughly five years ago......... moved to San Francisco. No regrets. secondwind Nov 2021 #1
Son and wife are in Florida Freddie Nov 2021 #2
Home to TFG Lydiarose Nov 2021 #7
True Freddie Nov 2021 #8
Nope. Hate the politics here and I moved from SoFla to central Fla to lessen the hurricane incidents mitch96 Nov 2021 #3
Where? Lydiarose Nov 2021 #11
My Florida Friends Have Learned To Live With All Of Your Listed Problems But..... global1 Nov 2021 #4
I understand how your friends feel Dreampuff Nov 2021 #5
Where? Lydiarose Feb 2022 #21
DeSatan Lydiarose Feb 2022 #17
Second generation Floridian here .... SarcasticSatyr Nov 2021 #6
+1 ! mitch96 Nov 2021 #12
How? Lydiarose Feb 2022 #18
This message was self-deleted by its author Lydiarose Feb 2022 #19
Climate change affects everyone everywhere Zorro Nov 2021 #9
Climate Change Lydiarose Nov 2021 #10
I believe there are blue areas around Gainesville and Orlando. radical noodle Dec 2021 #14
You're right... allegorical oracle Dec 2021 #16
No. Instead of moving, I'm radical noodle Dec 2021 #13
Possible to get along in Florida allegorical oracle Dec 2021 #15
Leaving a state because you don't like its politics is exactly what the other side wants you to do. Towlie Feb 2022 #20
I have plans to leave in the near future bluecollar2 Apr 2022 #22
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