Flooding in New England

Some of you may remember that I had company coming from NH and MA. They are here now until Wednesday.

Their significant others and my sister-in-law have all been evacuated. Two of them were evacuated by rescue boats as the river crested and the water is knee high and rising rapidly.

There is a threat that the berm will wash away and if that happens their condos/homes will get slammed with at least 4 feet of water.

My guests are very stressed and are having trouble getting in touch with their families. Phone service is sporadic, both land lines and cells. They are afraid of losing their homes and cars etc. as they were evacuated so quickly they couldn't even get clothes.

I am trying to keep them as calm as I can but all this makes me wicked nervous too.

(((mypet)))

That is really scary. I hope for the best for everyone.

This storm has been really bad.

(((((((((( Pet & Company )))))))))))

I hope they are all ok. I also hope you can get some alone time so it won't all be too much for you.

Please take good care of yourself.

Hugs,

Jan

I am so glad that these friends are safe and dry with you for the time being. Of course this is nerve-wracking for them and you.

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Is that Maine or Massachusetts? I have family in Mass!

Praying for strength for you.

AS

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((((((((Petunia & Friends))))))))) I know this is so scary right now. I live in NH and we are having a terrible time with flooding too. My best friend had to evacuate her condo this afternoon too. Luckily, she is taking it in stride.

Have your friends tried calling the Red Cross for information regarding evacuees? They may be able to help.

I wish them all good luck and they're in my prayers!

Hugsssss
J

Thanks everyone. I am trying not to appear too stressed so that they'll settle down, but it's not easy.

sabau,

They are high and dry at a friend's house right now in Derry or Auburn, can't remember which one although they are pretty much the same if I remember correctly.

They have left a contact number with someone who will let them know when they can go back. My sister-in-law heard about the evacuation and tried to get home in time to get the cat but the roads were closed.

((((((((((Petunia and others))))))))))))))

Please take care of yourself right now, I know you want to help everyone, but Petunia's need destress time too.

((((((((((((((((((Petunia company))))))))))))))))))))) I hope everything holds out and there is no more damage to your places.

((((((((((((((((((((((((((((Petunia)))))))))))))))))))))))) Please take care of you.



BB

(((((((((((((( Petunia ))))))))))))))

I'm sorry to hear about the problems your guests are having. I hope their houses are not badly damaged.

Two condemned dams broke and one of their homes was flooded with 4 ft. of water. Computer gone. TV gone. New furniture gone. Will need extensive repairs but the family is safe and that's all that matters. Lots of tears here as my sister-in-law feels guilty that she's here and can't be with her hubby. She is leaving on an early flight tomorrow.

You are such a dear sweet person...take care of yourself now also!!!

(((((((((((((((((( Petunia ))))))))))))))))

Thanks everyone. Company has left and are heading home to assess the damage. I guess FEMA is getting involved. Again, they are safe and that's all that matters. Walls and floors can be replaced.