Well here we are five days after hurricane IKE and still no power. I’ve seen electric trucks running up and down the road every where but still no power. Driving home last night I had to drive over one of the highest over passes in the city and I couldn’t believe how dark it was from folks being without power. Yet today, day five and still no power. Stress isn’t a word I can use right now as to how I feel. Folks have been asking me how am I able to access the internet, well at work since we’re on a generator only a few of them have access to the internet, which is good since we still haven’t power in my neighborhood or surrounding areas. It’s good to have a family of friends that will keep me informed on what I’m not able to see other wise. It’s been news papers and radio so far. I do want to thank all who had kind and encouraging words as it really does help keep ones sanity. It can be stressful especially for those who were caught off guard and really didn’t prepare for this storm. Most thought it was going to fizzle out but one never plays with a Hurricane at all. I take them very serious. Although we lost the food in the freezer and refrigerator we have plenty of none perishables that will keep us going, however a good hot meal is nice every once in a while and we have been lucky to have a few places open to do that.
There have been 31 people arrested from what I’m told for looting. I guess that’s why some folks wouldn’t leave as they wanted to protect their property. I can’t blame them as I’m pissed at my brother for leaving the house unprotected a few times. I tell you he’s really starting to get on my nerves with this on the move stuff. He’s really not taking this serious at all. The Sunday he burned up half a tank of gas trying to stay cool from the heat. Good thing a cool front has come through to die off the humidity and keep thing cool but it’s not going to last long which is why I’m so in a rush for them to get power on in your area. The full moon has provided some light during the night but since we have a curfew we can’t go out and enjoy it.
You know it’s sad when you have folks calling and posing as FEMA to try and steal your identity. For one FEMA isn’t going to call folks asking for info. Second you should know not to give out your info over the phone. Still we have some folks who will do that. I have to say the city of Houston has done a wonderful job of recovery as this isn’t like Katrina and Rita FEMA. Food and supplies are getting to the areas as needed. Gas is a problem but the lines are slowing down. Again I want to thank all for the support as it does really help. So until fingers meet keys. Big hugs
There have been 31 people arrested from what I’m told for looting. I guess that’s why some folks wouldn’t leave as they wanted to protect their property. I can’t blame them as I’m pissed at my brother for leaving the house unprotected a few times. I tell you he’s really starting to get on my nerves with this on the move stuff. He’s really not taking this serious at all. The Sunday he burned up half a tank of gas trying to stay cool from the heat. Good thing a cool front has come through to die off the humidity and keep thing cool but it’s not going to last long which is why I’m so in a rush for them to get power on in your area. The full moon has provided some light during the night but since we have a curfew we can’t go out and enjoy it.
You know it’s sad when you have folks calling and posing as FEMA to try and steal your identity. For one FEMA isn’t going to call folks asking for info. Second you should know not to give out your info over the phone. Still we have some folks who will do that. I have to say the city of Houston has done a wonderful job of recovery as this isn’t like Katrina and Rita FEMA. Food and supplies are getting to the areas as needed. Gas is a problem but the lines are slowing down. Again I want to thank all for the support as it does really help. So until fingers meet keys. Big hugs
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