We live in Ike's path just east of Houston. We have decided to stay and ride the storm out. Preparations have been happening for several days now. Ike should hit our area between 10:00pm tonight and 3:00am tomorrow morning. We are expected to be without power for awhile. With Rita three years ago we didn't have power restored for over two weeks and this storm is supposed to be much worse. Flooding is expected even where we live.
Will post when the power is back on (if my house is still livable)
Ike is headed my way
September 12th, 2008 at 10:48 pm
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I don't think I could live without electric power for 2 weeks....here in ES we get earthquakes, more than storms, but I don't think we've ever been without power for more than 24 hours...
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Trees are uprooted or just broken in half, our roof is severly damaged, our fence is nonexistant, etc, etc.
My family is fine, but it was relly a tough night. The power went out around 1:00am, and we hear it may be more than a month until power is restored. It sounded like a train was going thru our yard during the night and my kids slept in an interior closet and hallway.
We have one of the worst houses and yard in the neighborhood. I'm am just very thankful that we still have each other. Really makes you put things into perspective.
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Are you going to be able to stay in your place. Our neighborhood had electric meters literally torn from the walls. Do you have any family or friends close by?
The Red Cross is great in these situations. You may be able to pick up bedding and other things your family needs now. My prayers are with you.
September 14th, 2008 at 05:35 pm 1221410145
I see on your side bar that you have done a great job building up your EF this year; I'll bet you are relieved to have that.
Take care.