Hurricane Ike
Back Home
So, being in Victoria was nice because we had power and groceries and didn’t have to wait an hour to get gas. But it’s damn good to be back in Houston (Alvin actually). Coming home to a house with no damage is just a huge relief. The drive in was a shocking affair - the amount of damage visible from the freeways is incredible. In Alvin the high winds blew over huge metal signs and opened up steel buildings like tin cans. Most of the apartment complexes in town didn’t fair well. The street that leads to my neighborhood is now a boulevard of destruction. But just as startling is the fact that once you get into my neighborhood the only damage is to the fences. None of the houses had any noticable damage. For my fortune, I lost a corner of a shingle and two panels of fence.
Victorian Exile: Generators
This morning during the tropical storm-style downpour that dropped 8 inches of rain onto Victoria, TX in a few hours I was out looking for portable generators. A good number of displaced Houstonians had all had the same idea as I saw truck after truck with a generator and several red gas cans. It was astonishing how early all of this started. I was on the road at 8:30 and all the generators in town were sold. Luckily, Lowes and Tractor Supply were replenished during the morning. Hopefully, everyone was able toget what they needed.
Having Fled to Victoria
Having fled Hurricane Ike to Victoria, TX we’re safe and sound but feeling a bit displaced. The question now is when do we go back? Will there be power at our house before Melissa’s flight on Tuesday?
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