Prayers for those in Texas. Harvey is going to nail them!
Heard on the news about predictions of 3 FEET of rain in places.....
Heard on the news about predictions of 3 FEET of rain in places.....
It's a direct hit to our winter town. My neighbors and friends that I could contact are evacuated and are safe, although the flooding should go all the way inland to San Antonio. I don't have much there (a bike, other junk) but the house we rent is older and is likely to be a total loss. My next door neighbor is safe in Waco with her family.
The mayor of Rockport said they estimate that 30-40% of the population did NOT evacuate. He also gave a radio address to those who stayed, suggesting that they use a sharpie and write their names and social security numbers on their arms. He wasn't joking, as it was a very strong warning to evacuate or risk death. He said the markings will help identify the bodies.
It's pretty bad- the town will be underwater for at least 3-4 days, without water, electricity, or services. It's still over 80 degrees, and is hitting the shore right now. It's a disaster. The last category 4 to hit the Texas coast was in 1961. I hate to personalize something so huge, but everything I know in this area is already damaged and some are gone.
Several of my friends reported to me that they saw/heard people left dogs tied in their yards, and pets inside their mobile hops when they evacuated.
The last category 4 to hit the Texas coast was in 1961. I hate to personalize something so huge, but everything I know in this area is already damaged and some are gone.
After Katrina, Houston was EXTREMELY helpful to those in my area affected. I am hoping to be able to pay if forward in some way or another.
Thoughts and prayers go out to my Texas friends. I wish you all safety and a quick trip back to normalcy.
I saw Rockport on Special Report tonight. I hope the video only showed the worst parts, because every building filmed was destroyed.
It's a direct hit to our winter town. My neighbors and friends that I could contact are evacuated and are safe, although the flooding should go all the way inland to San Antonio. I don't have much there (a bike, other junk) but the house we rent is older and is likely to be a total loss. My next door neighbor is safe in Waco with her family.
The mayor of Rockport said they estimate that 30-40% of the population did NOT evacuate. He also gave a radio address to those who stayed, suggesting that they use a sharpie and write their names and social security numbers on their arms. He wasn't joking, as it was a very strong warning to evacuate or risk death. He said the markings will help identify the bodies.
It's pretty bad- the town will be underwater for at least 3-4 days, without water, electricity, or services. It's still over 80 degrees, and is hitting the shore right now. It's a disaster. The last category 4 to hit the Texas coast was in 1961. I hate to personalize something so huge, but everything I know in this area is already damaged and some are gone.
Several of my friends reported to me that they saw/heard people left dogs tied in their yards, and pets inside their mobile hops when they evacuated.
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