I'm so proud of my little town. We have done well in Meridian. Weather was a bit sporty, at times, but it's all good.
Our "guests" were wonderful. God love them. The super Wal-Mart on hotel row, managed to stay open 24/7. It was great. They even had their outside sign lighted, so people could find their way.
Lowe's stayed open, also, and had sold out of chainsaws. There is not one generator available in the entire County. :) As of last night, Lowes still had chains available for said saws. :)
FEMA did a wonderful job getting everyone situated and directed. The Police officers worked double time getting folks across town, to shelters, motels, churches, etc.
Our infrastructure held, praise God, and power loss was short lived. Not bad at all, for a town of 45,000. I think that 45,000 is a big stretch, but that's just my opinion. :) We tripled in citizens, overnight. :)
I'll try and get an exact head count of visitors. I'd like to know.
I think we got mostly Republicans, up here, and they are splendid people.:) Good luck to all of them.
Sounds like a nice town that pulls together. I'm glad you got through it okay.
One of my childhood friends' mom grew up there - part Choctaw, great *totally conservative* lady and a major positive influence on me personally. I have yet to visit there but Meridian is on my must-go-to list!