I didn’t mean to minimize the loss of those who were affected. In Katrina, the pain was widely distributed and hit a greater percentage. In Houston, the numbers are large because Houston is large, and while widespread did not strike the same percentage. Of course if you’re the one who was flooded, statistics mean nothing to you. I understand what you’re saying about this flood striking places that never flooded before. Believe me when I say I understand and offer my sincere condolences. I have been praying for you, and we’ve made financial donations as well. It is not enough, and I thank God I am not in your shoes.
thank you - I’m near (but not affected/flooded by) the two reservoirs that are still flooding homes and roads, so for us it isn’t over yet. Because they continue to release water from those reservoirs, they are not letting those homeowners back into their homes - even though some left animals there. I can’t imagine that, but some were roused from sleep with immediately orders to evacuate and I guess didn’t realize what was really going on. We have a huge population of people from other countries so maybe some language barriers also were in play. Either way, there are roads I use daily that are blocked, many businesses still flooded......and none of these areas had any issues other than mild street flooding after a big rain. So while the huge population of the greater Houston area doesn’t work out to a great number affected, when you see neighborhoods from west of Houston to east of Houston - north to south - it seems like everyone was involved in some way.
Thanks again for caring enough to reply and for the donation