I know some have already checked in and some are without power, but I thought I'd do another MS Ping.
Still no power. I drove from Vicksburg to Jackson this moring and did not see a light until I got to work where the generators are on. I could not get a cell signal until I got into Jackson.
Lots of trees and billboards down in this area. Besides still not having power, we came out OK. Prayers for everyone.
NerdDad checking in from work.
It was a fun night. We had a tree take out all the wires to our house at about 6 pm. Lost power, cable, and phone. Jerked the power pole at the end of our driveway over to about 60 degrees. Jerked the electric out of the the transformer and the rest off the pole at the street. Set the transformer and pole on fire.
On a funny side note: The volunteer fireman who was standing under the transformer when it blew the fuse turned out to be one fast moving dude.
We relocated to mother in law's house. She had power and cable but she is not an internet user. We had power there until about 11 pm when I actually needed it. I am a sleep apnea patient and require electricity to run my CPAP machine or I either don't sleep or risk dying in my sleep. I told Mrs. NerdDad to stress that when communicating with the power company.
We are all safe. A brief once over at the house did not show any obvious damage. The area has a ton of trees and power lines down.
Talked to son's girlfriends parents on the coast last night. Their house is relatively undamaged as well. They said they were still trying to find several of the casinos and those they could find were either grounded or sinking. Biloxi and Gulfport took a slamming. They need our prayers now and will need our help later.
Put me on the ping list for relief help if we get a group up.
My electricity just came on, otherwise OK. Wind was terrible, and lots of trees down over the county, but I was blessed, considering I am surrounded by many large trees.
I am going to read this entire thread now to find out how everybody fared.
If any of y'all know anything about B'ham and/or Gadsden AL area, I sure would appreciate it if you'd let me know. I can't get in touch with my kids over there, and all I've seen on TWC is about Mobile. I know there were warnings of lots of tornadoes over there. Thanks!