I was thinking last night about what I’d do in that situation; what I would take that I considered irreplaceable and leave. Things are not worth risking my life over.
I would take family mementos. There’s lots of stuff I’d like to take that I use all the time, but it’s not irreplaceable, they’re just favorite things.
Every time I see something like this, I vow NOT to complain about the snow this winter. I suspect we’re looking at a bad winter as far as snow and likely cold, and snow can cause roof collapses if you don’t shovel them off. Ice storms can bring down lots of trees and do damage enough and put us without power for days to a week or so, but nothing compared to the devastation that a hurricane or tornado causes.
NYS does have its up side. Our weather is more along the nuisance level. Hurricanes and tornadoes, (and earthquakes) are more than that.
One thing though and I have mixed feelings about this... (not on Galveston Island) but in other places around Houston...people were told NOT to leave...to save space on the highways for the ones closest to the coast....they weren’t even told to wait until a certain time, just “stay put” the Mayor and Judge said. I can understand the frustrations of those that chose not to go b/c the gov’t told them not to (to be heroic and let your neighbors evacuate). Then when they needed the fire/police..they were not available... I can truly understand that...Plus, they had school in many places on Thursday, making people feel obligated to stay...
Thoughts?