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DaRu
DaRu
Well-Connected

Sep-21-2005 14:28

Texan and I just received a phone from his sister, who lives near Houston, TX, saying "Hurricane Rita," is headed their way, so they're packing and leaving to find a safe place of shelter. All of Texan's family & a ton of friends lives in Houston, so please pray that God will protect them all from harm. Thankfully, our area, San Antonio,isn't in it's path, but we could face flooding as well as high winds. Thanks to all for your prayers.

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Luniar Arkain
Luniar Arkain

Sep-21-2005 16:20

Last I had heard, Rita was just a tropical storm, hardly even capable of Category 2 standards, and all of a sudden, it's Category 5! It's definitely not a good hurricane season here in the U.S., eh?

DaRu
DaRu
Well-Connected

Sep-21-2005 22:16

Luniar it's amazing how quickly things can change. Lately it seems nature's fury has been unleashed. In my short life span, I've not experienced anything like these storms in Texas, and I'm praying Rita will quickly lose strength after it hits land.

Ms Cevasco
Ms Cevasco
Well-Connected

Sep-22-2005 07:21

Anyone knows why hurricanes usally get female names?

When they come, they are wet and wild, and when they leave they take your house and car.

Sorry! =) I know this is a terribul thing, me myself missed out on a cruise coz of her.

Makensie Brewer
Makensie Brewer
Super Steeper

Sep-22-2005 08:19

LOL!! Ms C, you are rotten!! hahaha

AZN Cinderella
AZN Cinderella

Sep-22-2005 13:27

Thank you so so much for mentioning Hurricane Rita. I live in Houston and my family and I were forced to evecuate our home! Some of my friends and family are still in Houston. I am really worried about this.

Dionne Dawson
Dionne Dawson

Sep-22-2005 13:31

Did the new orleans evacuees leave Houston already or will they now get hit a 2nd time?

Dionne Dawson
Dionne Dawson

Sep-22-2005 13:34

AZN, DaRU and Texan, i wish you all the best

gradbeth
gradbeth
Well-Connected

Sep-22-2005 13:44

Dionne, the evacuees from NO to Houston are now being evacuated out of Houston, some to Alabama, some further west in Texas. but they are on the move again

DaRu
DaRu
Well-Connected

Sep-22-2005 14:11

AZN, I'm so glad you made it to safety, and I'm so sorry that you've got family in Houston. We know what you're feeling. We've been calling throughout the day, talking to our family members, but it's hard to get through because the phone lines are so busy, & it will continue to get worse. I can't believe the traffic that's backed up for miles from Galveston towards Houston, because vehicles of evacuees have run out of gas and have caused a major jam. A lady called from her cell phone saying she only made it 10 miles in 8 hrs, so finally turned around and went back home. On the news awhile ago they are sending gasoline trucks to fill the cars low or out of gas, which is wonderful. Plus, they'll open the other lanes of oncoming traffic in order to help get the evacuees onward to their destinations. I can't help but wonder what next? As far New Orleans Dionne, the Governor said they're doing everything possible, so hopefully this time the folk will listen and get out of there. Thank you AZN for the best wishes. We're still thinking about packing a suitcase and leaving North, so I'll post one last reply, if we decide to do this. My prayers are with everyone involved with Rita.

DaRu
DaRu
Well-Connected

Sep-22-2005 14:20

Correction: My spouse mentioned going North early this morning, but he's saying now we should go West on I-10, which takes us away from it. I don't care, just so we're not in danger. Living in a mobile home scares me when the winds are high, & even though we're not near the eye of it, the outter edges will produce strong and high winds which can reach a long way.

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