Well I’m still here! Storm hasn’t made it quite yet, but the rain and wind is picking up. Friends of mine closer to the bay said they can see the storm coming. The area my parents live in is under mandatory evacuation. They will be staying with me. Again, happy I live in a high rise and can avoid flooding. Well, unless something happens to the roof (I’m on the top floor), and water gets in that way. Though let’s all cross our fingers and toes and hope nothing like that happens, hehe! Baby C has no idea what is going on. I had him looking out the window and he just laughed and laughed at all the rain coming down.
We lucked out with no casualties during the 5.8 earthquake that occurred earlier this week. Let’s hope for the same with Hurricane Irene. So as for now I have power. Though the storm is not suppose to hit till 5:00 pm (it’s 12:30 pm now), and go full strength on us till midnight.
Again, please keep you the East Coast in your thoughts and hope for no casualties!
*Edit*: Already reports of casualties :(
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Annapolis High School is the designated shelter for Annapolis residents. The school is located at 2700 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD 21401.
Due to the storm’s forecast, the heavy rain and winds will be hitting the area earlier than anticipated. Winds are now southeast at 15-25 mph with moderate rain reported, so the school is opening at 1:00 p.m., instead of at 4:00 p.m.
If you are in Annapolis and need assistance with transportation, please call the City’s hurricane call center at 410-260 2211.
I'm in Salisbury, MD…about 20 miles outside of Ocean City listening to the rain outside. Wind is definitely picking up now. Also have my fingers and toes crossed that my roof stays on and the water stays out :) Best wishes to you through this…stay safe!
Stay safe. Don't forget to fill your bathtub with water, in case, you lose water later. Also, but water bottles in the freezer. When they are frozen they can help keep everything else cold if you lose power for an extended time period.
Sorry, I am used to hurricanes in Louisiana.