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Hurricane Harvey

Cakers3 — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 13:02:03 GMT

This is not looking good for the Texas Gulf coast. The storm surges alone will be devastating.

I'm inland and this is still being called our hurricane, too, with days of rain, rain, rain.

Please be safe everyone; get ready with your supplies.

Remember: Turn Around Don't Drown. Even if the barriers/gates are not closed they are still there as a reminder that the particular road is susceptible.

Have a "go-bag" ready; some clothing, essential papers, meds, etc. Keep your cell phones charged as long as possible.

Nature is going to do what nature is going to do and I am sending out good thoughts to everyone in the major path of this storm.

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qvcfreak — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 14:52:48 GMT

@Cakers3, Thank you. I'm as ready as I'm going to get. I'm going to work in awhile, I'm scheduled early tomorrow but I'm telling my Boss to get someone else. We have 100% rain predicted and I drive a Charger, not going to risk it. Not worth it for part time work.

You and your family stay safe.

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meallen616 — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 14:01:18 GMT

To everyone in the path of the storm, please be safe, stay positive and have faith!

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Cakers3 — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 14:23:38 GMT

Dh and I are heading out to get a few things-ok honestly we are heading out to get some snacks to sit out the days of rain.

Have enough food and water, and other non-food essentials. Learned that a long time ago dealing with Nor'Easters and other snow storms.

I hope those of you along the coast can stay in touch; I am concerned for all of you.

Flooding wil be our biggest concern but they are saying the wind could pick up for us, too, by Saturday lasting a few days.

Already cleaned up our patio just in case the winds pick up as potentially forecasted right now.

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Mominohio — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 14:18:42 GMT

Saw this on the news last night and the rainfall totals are staggering that they are predicting.

Those that need to go, please take time to put some things together and go. Water is so powerful and I can't imagine the flooding that will come to some areas with that kind of rainfall totals.

Be safe, all in the path, and stay connected to those who worry about you as best as you can.

Will be watching and praying for all affected.

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sidsmom — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 15:08:01 GMT

@Cakers3

Be careful & stay save! 💛

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sunala — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 15:47:32 GMT

Please stay safe, everyone, and listen to instructions.

Don't be a hero!!!

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sophiesofers — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 17:36:50 GMT

Prayers for everyone to be safe during this hurricane. Also, please watch out for and take care of the animals. Humans and furbabies be safe.

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Poodlepet2 — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 18:55:42 GMT

@Cakers3, thoughts and prayers are with you all. Dr. Carl Parker(TWC) keeps reiterating that being inland is just about as dangerous as being directly on the coast and is urging people to go far and away....like Fort Worth or Dallas.

It's a terrible situation. With so much of the petroleum industry concentrated on the coastal region, gas prices are going to go through the roof. I never understood what's with all the refineries in such a location....I am afraid of an ecological disaster....

It's a bad situation and recovery is going to take a very long time.

The governor is smart: he has already declared 30 counties disaster zones, so on a federal level, disaster relief will go into effect immediately.

Are you considering leaving your area at this point?

Stay safe dear friend....and please try to keep in touch if you can.

Hugs,

Poodlepet2

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DiAnne — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 19:01:37 GMT

This is the first I have heard of Hurricane Harvey. I think there are so many weather related catastrophes now the news does not cover them like they used to. Stay safe everyone.

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Cakers3 — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 21:04:21 GMT

@Poodlepet2 wrote:
@Cakers3, thoughts and prayers are with you all. Dr. Carl Parker(TWC) keeps reiterating that being inland is just about as dangerous as being directly on the coast and is urging people to go far and away....like Fort Worth or Dallas.
It's a terrible situation. With so much of the petroleum industry concentrated on the coastal region, gas prices are going to go through the roof. I never understood what's with all the refineries in such a location....I am afraid of an ecological disaster....
It's a bad situation and recovery is going to take a very long time.
The governor is smart: he has already declared 30 counties disaster zones, so on a federal level, disaster relief will go into effect immediately.
Are you considering leaving your area at this point?
Stay safe dear friend....and please try to keep in touch if you can.
Hugs,
Poodlepet2

@Poodlepet2 You are so sweet. I'm near San Antonio so flooding is a big given anyway around here. The wind predictions have us a tad concerned. Thankfully we are a bit higher than some others so the rain does tend to rush by but the ground simply cannot absorb so much water, even if we had the best of ground soil.

And they are saying for those leaving the coast to travel at least 200 miles away! We are 130-150 miles away so that tells everyone just how severe this storm is becoming.

I do hope our good posters near or on the coast are doing ok-they really have it the worst. They are the ones I am really concerned about.

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Lali1 — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 21:08:06 GMT

I went to the store and got dog food and water and while I was checking out they said lucky you we're out of water now. My husband went to Lowes and it was a madhouse. People were trying to get generators.

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Cakers3 — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 21:12:51 GMT

It is illegal to take sand from the beaches to fill sand bags but some people do not want to wait in line so they are hitting the beaches for sand anyway.

I understand the desperation but I also understand the eco-considerations.

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Drythe — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 21:57:33 GMT

In addition to Texas, I'd like to add prayers for New Orleans. The city was flooded a few weeks ago with most of the pumps and overflows failing. I just don't think they can take much more water.

Everyone be safe, please remember your fur babies and take them with you.

I'm on alert for flooded animal shelters, or other animal rescue in that whole area.

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Poodlepet2 — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 22:34:43 GMT

@Cakers3, Paul Goodlowe (sic) interviewed a couple of people about your general area-please take care...... It just sounds like your area is in trouble!

Hugs-sincerely- horrible, scary situation . Been bcc there- done that- don't wanna do that again!

Hugs,.

Poodlepet2

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Greeneyedlady21 — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 22:37:56 GMT

Stay safe everyone

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ILoveFragrance — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 22:40:06 GMT

Please everyone in that area be safe. I am so thankful I have no family in that area but for this coming to those that live there or do I am so sad. I hope it does not occur.

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Poodlepet2 — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 22:44:17 GMT

@Drythe, I remember when Phil Johnson was anist...Memories....

nhugs