| My family is now split up in 3 parts of Texas. My dad, who decided to stay and work on the house at home and do some other stuff, is lucky enough to know of an air-conditioned house in Houston to stay in. My mom and sister are at my grandparents' house in Bastrop county, and I'm the lucky one here in Austin.
Unable to speak with us directly, my father has sent us text messages.
Huge pile of large branches. 12 piles of smaller branches, and that is just the front yard
And we're the lucky ones. My mom told me that she drove through parts of Houston seeing trees through roofs; even of two-story buildings. My roommate said a tornado went down his street (and thankfully spared his house.)
Remember guys and gals, this is only Houston. An hour from Galveston, it can't even compare to the wreckage there. I hope most of you, like me, are the lucky ones.
Many parents of Houstonians at UT are up in Austin now to sleep somewhere with electricity. If you are here due to Ike, whether from before or after impact, I'd recommend looking back at Phillip's Netroots Nation Resource Page. Perhaps you'll find ways of solace in this nice town. Until your lives are back up and running, be careful and stay safe. |
