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So far, my street is the only one with power in my 'hood' and the only one that has been cleared of the worst of the storm debris. There is only one entrance/exit to the neighborhood so we were all sorta held hostage by dozens and dozens of fallen, mangled trees and tangled power lines for a few days.
The storm hit us about noontime on Monday but the wind and rain continued to be a problem all day on Tuesday and for most of Wednesday. One neighbor two streets over from me lost their house and three cars to fallen trees. I was very fortunate, my yard was completely covered with limbs and branches but that was really the extent of the damage for me. Ditto for my sister who lives in a similarly designed neighborhood although they did have a utility pole snap in half and fall over the fence into her back yard. The power company estimates that it will be another 7 to 14 days before power is completely restored for them.
65% of this city lost power prompting an 8pm to 6am curfew but that has been loosened a bit, its now, 10pm to 6am. The curfew has been a real help even if we did look like an occupied city at times. Our local law enforcement was re-enforced by National Guard troops in Humvees helping to patrol some of the usual troublesome areas. First, nothing was open so where could you go except out of town or to jail for violating curfew. Second, it cleared the streets that looked like obstacle courses of gawkers and allowed the repairmen to work more efficently.
Thanks to everyone who posted your good wishes. :) You are mighty sweet and much appreciated.
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Are you sure you don’t want to move to earthquake country???
Glad you are safe.
Been wild around these here parts at the house. Three weeks ago this past Sat our neighbor across the street and 3 doors down who own 2 weenie dogs are going to be getting an expensive lesson on keeping those mutts in their yard after they mauled my little Ebonie. They really hurt her and she ended up having surgery. She is on the upswing but her medical bills are nearly 1900.00 and that is not including things like the shallow litter pan I had to get for her or that “yesteray’s news” litter that won’t stick to the wounds or the bags of puppy wee wee pads for her bedding..so as you can see I have been between the pet ER and the normal vet..
The trip to Iceland was great..saw lots of wonderful scenery, collected sea glass, got up to a glacier, dug for chrystals, and enjoyed shopping and site seeing. The folks there are like nowhere else..warm and friendly and welcoming.
STay safe all you who are in the line of fire from the storms.