Hurricane Harvey

[CSusan]

We live in Houston, Texas and are waiting for the heavy rain and massive flooding that is expected over the next few days. Hurricane Harvey made landfall as a category 4 hurricane further south on the Texas coastline yesterday, August 25. We've had major flooding events over the past 2 years and some houses have flooded during each of these events! In addition to flooding, multiple tornadoes have ripped off roofs and caused other property damage. Understandably, there are many anxious people in southeast Texas; stress levels are pretty high. Officials advising everyone to stay home and not venture out. Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers.

[Agora1]

CSusan, I know we have a lot of people from the Texas area. During this devastating time, know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers. Stay safe. x

[CSusan in reply to Agora1]

Thank you! Raining sporadically so rain able to drain from our neighborhood streets. Lots of property damage, roofs blown off due to tornados, power outages, and flooding in Houston and southeast Texas. Bad weather to continue through Wednesday.

[Agora1 in reply to CSusan]

CSusan, I'm so sorry for all of you. I'm watching the weather channel for updates. Wish I could transport you to Chicago Stay strong x

[CSusan in reply to Agora1]

Appreciate your kind words! So heart ❤️ warming to see neighbors helping neighbors on TV. Harvey is just part of the challenges of life; this too will past.

[melbrown]

Sending love & safe thoughts to you, your family & everyone else. I hope you are okay, we're here for you.❤🕊

[CSusan in reply to melbrown]

Thank you for your kindness and support! On the positive side, Hurricane Harvey made landfall yesterday, a Friday. Many people are off work on weekends so fewer people are on the streets and freeways. Classes at schools were cancelled and the largest school district delayed the start of their new school year. Houston is the fourth largest city in the United States, and a direct hit from Harvey would have been even more devastating. Now, we will be dealing with massive flooding over the next several days.

[melbrown in reply to CSusan]

Glad you are okay 😊 I heard that it made landfall yesterday- the local CA news reported it. Be careful of those floods, they can sneak up on you. 💛

[greeneyes2]

Best wishes to you from the UK, I saw it on the news here. Awful time x

[CSusan in reply to greeneyes2]

Thank you, greeneyes2! The last hurricane that hit Texas was Ike in 2008, 9 years ago. Hope everyone heeds the officials' advice to stay home, don't drive through barricades or high flood waters.

[stephy5214]

Prayers on the way, my niece lives in Rockport and lost hers, and now her mom, my sister is getting water in her home in Houston, evacuating today.

[Agora1 in reply to stephy5214]

stephy5214, my prayers and thoughts are also with the families in Texas. May they stay safe and know that people care and send their love. x

[CSusan]

Warm thoughts being sent to your Texas family. Our house was flooded and we've been busy mopping up flood waters and moving stuff off the floor. We've been up since Friday morning. Houston is expecting rain through Wednesday or Thursday. Streets are impassable, and people are stressed and anxious. This is a temporary challenge which we will overcome!