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Hurricane Ike

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Live2BWell Enthusiast
Live2BWell
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I just wanted to send (( Hugs )) to those in Ike's path (waving hello from Houston, myself)

Stay safe, it's bad so far and hasn't even hit :unsure:

Take care!

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ohsotired Enthusiast
ohsotired
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Jess,

I've been thinking about you! Please stay safe!

We've been prepping for it, but it now looks like it will move more to the east of us.

Be careful! (((HUGS)))

CarlaB Enthusiast
CarlaB
Posted

So tell us how it's going. :) I have family down there I can't reach. I'm assuming the main issue is loss of utilities and property?

ohsotired Enthusiast
ohsotired
Posted

Carla, I'm not Jess, nor am I in Houston (Dallas, about 5 hours away), and what I'm hearing is that there is tons of rain, high winds, millions of people with no power (hospitals on back up generators) and flooding.

It's just been reported as 'still a category one'.

Officials are saying that rather than calling, to send text messages. So if the people you're trying to reach have cell phones, you might try that? (((HUGS))) to you and your family! I hope they are safe!

blueeyedmanda Community Regular
blueeyedmanda
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Hi Everyone!

Hope everyone is safe who is in Ike's path!

I am watching msnbc and it says 2 million people without electric. A lot of flooding too.....They are showing boats in parking lots and such in Clearlake Texas. From what I have seen this far lots of damage.

CarlaB Enthusiast
CarlaB
Posted

Thanks for the info. I have tried texting. I'm sure they're okay .... they have a generator, food, water, etc.

I think it's safe to say the beach house on Bolivar Peninsula is gone since they were rescuing people who didn't evacuate off the roofs there! :o

ohsotired Enthusiast
ohsotired
Posted

Carla, I hope you hear from them soon!

I know Bolivar Peninsula got hit really hard, but they're still trying to assess the damage.

Saying a little prayer that you hear from your family soon and that they are safe and dry.

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Jenny (AZ via TX) Enthusiast
Jenny (AZ via TX)
Posted

Jessica,

I was thinking of you and hope you are safe. I have family and friends in the Houston area. They lost power last night around midnight. They headed for Austin. I'm sending positive thoughts to you.

Live2BWell Enthusiast
Live2BWell
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Hi Everyone! It's a complete disaster over here, ok, it was a disaster. It's slowly getting better, but slow is the operative word. Today makes 7 days no electric or hot water, and for my zip code they are now saying it may be next Thursday before it's restored (A friend of mine has electricity) :unsure:

The city is starting to get up and running again, I have to say trying to be gluten free in the midst of all of this, has been near impossible, and I got violently ill a few days ago, bleh.

Anyway, they said as of 6pm today 1 million people that were w/o electricity now are up and running, but there are still over 1 million people that are still without. This, in a city of 5 million.

Lots of Fema trucks, electric companies from all over the U.S., and many PODS with water, MRE's, and ice, and people trying to just keep their cool. The city is too large and too congested for this big of a disaster, they really need a better system going on - waiting in line for gas for over 5 hours, and that being considered a "short line" is not good.

Anyway, here is a slideshow I made of pics we have from Ike

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missy'smom Collaborator
missy'smom
Posted

We're quite a ways up, mid-north east US and winds from Ike have left many in our area without power for a week now. LOTS of downed power lines and trees. Tree in our backyard got alot of damage and looked like the Whomping Willow from Harry Potter, no kidding. We were without power for two days so I missed most of the coverage on those down south. Kids were out of school all week as it was cancelled. They're hoping power will all be back up by Monday.

ohsotired Enthusiast
ohsotired
Posted

Jess, I'm so glad to hear you are safe! I've been worrying about ya all week!

I'm glad to hear that things are returning to normal, but I'll say a little prayer that they get it done faster. It can't be a whole lot of fun living with no power for this long!

I'm sorry to hear that you got sick. :( Once all returns to normal, you might think about putting together a 'celiac disaster kit'.......I thought about that just before the hurricane hit, and wondered if you had one.

(((HUGS))) to you girl! Shoot me a message if/when you get a chance!

mslee Apprentice
mslee
Posted

Shame on me for not thinking of this sooner,

If there is anyway I can help anyone suffering from Ike, please let me know I am in Austin TX.

gluten-free care package maybe, help with pets, or finding lodging????

let me know,

take care!!!

~alison

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