Hurricane Ida

[WaterWitchin]

Originally Posted by SaraJean

Sort of. Primarily it became a safety concern for us, which we knew was a potential concern initially with staying for the storm. I’m on a disaster team for work and by the time we all figured out that we could leave, it was too late so we just made due with hunkering down. Thankfully I had plenty of supplies to last a few weeks if roads were blocked… but since we could get out we did after we took care of some stuff. There were a few things that started happening around the neighborhood (minor looting, a couple of break in’s, a few gun shot sounds) that we knew could easily get a lot worse, very rapidly, unless power got back online quickly and the supply flow started up. So I’m waiting to see what is happening before heading back. Just hoping I still have a job when I get there. Kidding- sort of… lol

A job doesn't really matter if you're dead, right? I've been thinking about this a lot. We don't get hurricanes, obviously. Tornadoes are Bang! then done. The fallout from them is all about power afterward, if you're still around.

I wouldn't hesitate for a heartbeat to leave my space due to a job. We've been without power several times. In summer, doable. In winter.... Brrrrrrr. But we can't really leave due to horses and more large dogs than any individual should have (the chickens, cow, goat we can just leave a TON of food for if we check once or twice a week).

I'm just so glad to hear you're okay.

[Mountaineer370]

I'm very happy to hear you and your family are okay, SaraJean! Fingers crossed your home and property will be relatively unscathed when you are able to return -- and, yes, that you will still have a job.

[SaraJean]

Originally Posted by WaterWitchin

I'm just so glad to hear you're okay.

Originally Posted by Mountaineer370

I'm very happy to hear you and your family are ok

Thank you both very much!

Originally Posted by Keysguy

Ditto.
I've experienced the aftermath of one of these big bastards (Irma) and it's a brutal challenge not only physically but maybe even more so mentally.

You are not wrong about that and it’s something I’m definitely feeling right now! The initial property damage was one thing- very minimal in the city and my place was fine (bayou areas like Houma and Raceland look like a bomb went off) but now it’s starting to feel a bit ominous. They started voluntary evacuations of New Orleans yesterday. At this point, I’m not sure when I will be back or what exactly I’m coming back to. As far as orchids go, I’m just preparing myself come back to a complete loss of my 400+. Some might make it but if this goes on for several weeks I’m not holding out too much hope.

[WaterWitchin]

SaraJean, were you living there when Katrina hit?

[Dusty Ol' Man]

Sorry I didn't see this sooner, but very glad you came out relatively unscathed. I know what kind of devastation you saw. I just finished getting my home back to normal after a year of repairs and contractors. Let me know when you get back home. If you need any help with your collection, I would be happy to volunteer some time and hands. I'm not far away.

[Cntry]

I am glad everyone is doing ok from the storms down south. Its really nice seeing others wanting to help each other when they need it. SeraJean I hope your family find everything is as you left it when you return.