My home, my son’s home, and my sisters’ homes all were spared damage. People in this area (south side of Houston – 20 miles off of Galveston Island, are still digging out, literally digging out. The rivers flooded my boss’ river home. It had 26″ of standing water and it was 5-6 days for the water to recede. They were left with 6″ of river sludge in the bottom floor. It also covered the grass and the roads making it difficult to move around.
Three blocks away from the office I work in, the offices and homes had water up to the roof and in some areas, over the roof, of many structures. The items the owners lost was dragged out and sits along side the curbs. The houses are almost hidden behind the ruined furniture, warped wood from floors, carpeting, appliances along with bags of food, clothes and sadly keepsakes.
In all this destruction, there were those who came out in boats, large trucks and on foot to help those stranded and trapped in their homes and vehicles . So many came out and did what they set out to do and then went home with little to no fanfare Just the tears and hugs from those they helped. There were those on horseback that herded cattle from flooded fields to a fenced in area above the flood waters. Horses lead out of fields and barns, dogs carried from homes by those neighbors and strangers who had a heart to and the ability to help. The wild life also rescued, as men in boats pulled from the water exhausted deer taking them to drier ground. Every where we look we can see the ravages left by Harvey, but we also see people helping each other.
I hope everyone is okay that had to deal with Irma. I can not imagine what you have gone through! She came right over top of the Keys and continued up Florida. It seemed that she covered the whole state! My thoughts and prayers are with those dealing with Irma, Harvey and the wild fires that burn in so many states.
Air quality here in the Bay Area is pretty crappy at the moment, but so far so good. We’re still in Fire Season though, so I’m always conscious of that.
I’m okay. Pensacola was in the danger zone for a little while but it seems that Irma decided to pass us by with just some wind and a little temperature difference. Honestly the biggest issue is that the base was shut down to anyone but nonessential personal which meant that I couldn’t go to class on Monday. This would’ve been fine had I not had a test today. But they just pushed our schedule so we will take parts 1 and 2 tomorrow and then we’ll be back on track.
I’m in North Central Texas, so Harvey wasn’t an issue for me. But all my thoughts and prayers go out to those dealing with both hurricanes and the wild fires that are burning.
Dr. Alexx Woods (aka Felicia Cooper) checking in from Pompano Beach, Florida. We didn’t get a direct hit but very powerful winds. We were on the backside of Irma so it was bad. Thank God we’re okay and I pray all of you are as well.
I’m okay. Pretty much avoided things where i’m at in tn. Hope everyone else is okay.
I live overseas so I’m fine. My prayers are with everyone that lives in the affected areas.
I live in the UK so have not been affected, but my thoughts and prayers are with those who have been.
My home, my son’s home, and my sisters’ homes all were spared damage. People in this area (south side of Houston – 20 miles off of Galveston Island, are still digging out, literally digging out. The rivers flooded my boss’ river home. It had 26″ of standing water and it was 5-6 days for the water to recede. They were left with 6″ of river sludge in the bottom floor. It also covered the grass and the roads making it difficult to move around.
Three blocks away from the office I work in, the offices and homes had water up to the roof and in some areas, over the roof, of many structures. The items the owners lost was dragged out and sits along side the curbs. The houses are almost hidden behind the ruined furniture, warped wood from floors, carpeting, appliances along with bags of food, clothes and sadly keepsakes.
In all this destruction, there were those who came out in boats, large trucks and on foot to help those stranded and trapped in their homes and vehicles . So many came out and did what they set out to do and then went home with little to no fanfare Just the tears and hugs from those they helped. There were those on horseback that herded cattle from flooded fields to a fenced in area above the flood waters. Horses lead out of fields and barns, dogs carried from homes by those neighbors and strangers who had a heart to and the ability to help. The wild life also rescued, as men in boats pulled from the water exhausted deer taking them to drier ground. Every where we look we can see the ravages left by Harvey, but we also see people helping each other.
I hope everyone is okay that had to deal with Irma. I can not imagine what you have gone through! She came right over top of the Keys and continued up Florida. It seemed that she covered the whole state! My thoughts and prayers are with those dealing with Irma, Harvey and the wild fires that burn in so many states.
Air quality here in the Bay Area is pretty crappy at the moment, but so far so good. We’re still in Fire Season though, so I’m always conscious of that.
Fine here. Far north of all the storms. My prayers to all those caught in these disasters.
I live in Chile, so no problem with the weather. ..buy I have a cousin living in Miami… So far, She and hers family are ok.
Harvey went to one side and Irma to the other – our area’s been spared so far and we’re thankful for that.
I’m okay. Pensacola was in the danger zone for a little while but it seems that Irma decided to pass us by with just some wind and a little temperature difference. Honestly the biggest issue is that the base was shut down to anyone but nonessential personal which meant that I couldn’t go to class on Monday. This would’ve been fine had I not had a test today. But they just pushed our schedule so we will take parts 1 and 2 tomorrow and then we’ll be back on track.
Here in New Mexico we’re dealing with smoke from fires to the west. Other than that doing fine.
Bones
Other than a few days of dangerously poor air quality issues from the fires in Oregon and Montana, we’re doing just fine in western Idaho.
Here in the suburbs of northeast Philly, PA I’m good. My prayers go out to all those in the infected areas.
Take care all
I’m in North Carolina, and far enough inland not to be effected. I have family in both TX and FL, but as far as I know everyone’s okay.
I’m in North Central Texas, so Harvey wasn’t an issue for me. But all my thoughts and prayers go out to those dealing with both hurricanes and the wild fires that are burning.
Dr. Alexx Woods (aka Felicia Cooper) checking in from Pompano Beach, Florida. We didn’t get a direct hit but very powerful winds. We were on the backside of Irma so it was bad. Thank God we’re okay and I pray all of you are as well.
My area is far from the bad weather. Thoughts and prayers go with all those in the storm area.
kansas is far from the hurricanes and the wild fires so i’m safe. prayers are with thosr in the damaged areas.
All good so far in NY, we will see what Jose does
North of the storms and south of the fires. I’m fine.
Made it through that cranky evil wench Irma, and now have the clean up.
Survived Irma. Everything is good (though, still under water restrictions). Just need to move stuff back to where it belongs.
Glad to know you made it through!