Well, we came out VERY good considering the widespread damage.
We had a generator and 2 portable ACs, and used them for a couple days, but power came back up quickly. So I have lots of gas left in my hoard for driving over the next few weeks, which is good, because most of the gas stations have lines 1/2 mile long, and after sitting for 1-2 hours, they turn you away saying they are empty, "but a tanker is pulling up to such-and-such, and good luck...etc.".
Grocery stores are starting to open up. They let in only 10 people at a time to get what they need, then as a group goes out, the next group goes in, and again, a line half a mile long out the front of the store (exaggerating here, but not on the gas lines).
We had minimal damage. We have a small 1300 sq ft house surrounded by 2 stories, so of the 115 mph winds, we only got them from a limited direction and for a limited time. Lost most of our backyard fence, and a couple of sections of shingles off our house. Other than that, ALL the leaves are gone from our trees and spread across our property. Inside and out...
My parents are living with us. They lived in Surfside Beach until before the storm. Their house is still standing, but not liveable, even though the part above the stilts is dry and minimally damaged. FEMA and the police will not let them back on to live for another 2-4 weeks. They have a long-term hotel set up starting friday, for as long as a month, maybe more, until electricity is back on and they are allowed back in their home.
My mother in law lived in Galveston, and hasn't been back on to see if her house sustained damage or not. She might be moving in soon. Her husband works for NOAA and should be back on the island soon, with free gas from the government, so if their house is damaged, they should be provided with arrangements.
There is widespread damage, and much of the electricity is still down, Houston is still pretty much dead, and surrounding areas. Work is still closed for most of us. So we are just spending our days cleaning up the neighborhood and drinking beers...
MOST IMPORTANTLY...my new challenger motor is stuck in Dallas. Was supposed to be delivered on Friday, but UPS is not coming south of Dallas, and I am stuck with a boat that doesn't run (sorry, gotta keep my sense of humor).
The boat was in the garage at work and my secretary reports that the garage made it OK. Jet ski came to our house and is fine, but needs to be run. I was hoping the streets would flood enough to ride through the neighborhood, but the roads drained quite well, and it has been sitting without being started.
Long post, but overall, we are doing well. Hope that those around us get up and running soon...
We had a generator and 2 portable ACs, and used them for a couple days, but power came back up quickly. So I have lots of gas left in my hoard for driving over the next few weeks, which is good, because most of the gas stations have lines 1/2 mile long, and after sitting for 1-2 hours, they turn you away saying they are empty, "but a tanker is pulling up to such-and-such, and good luck...etc.".
Grocery stores are starting to open up. They let in only 10 people at a time to get what they need, then as a group goes out, the next group goes in, and again, a line half a mile long out the front of the store (exaggerating here, but not on the gas lines).
We had minimal damage. We have a small 1300 sq ft house surrounded by 2 stories, so of the 115 mph winds, we only got them from a limited direction and for a limited time. Lost most of our backyard fence, and a couple of sections of shingles off our house. Other than that, ALL the leaves are gone from our trees and spread across our property. Inside and out...
My parents are living with us. They lived in Surfside Beach until before the storm. Their house is still standing, but not liveable, even though the part above the stilts is dry and minimally damaged. FEMA and the police will not let them back on to live for another 2-4 weeks. They have a long-term hotel set up starting friday, for as long as a month, maybe more, until electricity is back on and they are allowed back in their home.
My mother in law lived in Galveston, and hasn't been back on to see if her house sustained damage or not. She might be moving in soon. Her husband works for NOAA and should be back on the island soon, with free gas from the government, so if their house is damaged, they should be provided with arrangements.
There is widespread damage, and much of the electricity is still down, Houston is still pretty much dead, and surrounding areas. Work is still closed for most of us. So we are just spending our days cleaning up the neighborhood and drinking beers...
MOST IMPORTANTLY...my new challenger motor is stuck in Dallas. Was supposed to be delivered on Friday, but UPS is not coming south of Dallas, and I am stuck with a boat that doesn't run (sorry, gotta keep my sense of humor).
The boat was in the garage at work and my secretary reports that the garage made it OK. Jet ski came to our house and is fine, but needs to be run. I was hoping the streets would flood enough to ride through the neighborhood, but the roads drained quite well, and it has been sitting without being started.
Long post, but overall, we are doing well. Hope that those around us get up and running soon...
