Just wondering if anyone here is having to deal with this. I am in SC. We lost power earlier today. It is still out. There have been several hurricanes in the 6 years I have been here. Matthew was one and it sounded terrible outside but never lost power. My mother has been evacuated twice when she was in AL. That becomes a huge ordeal. I am so glad her present facility did not evacuate. She is bedridden now. This facility is newer and very well built. Hoping others fared well.
We have retired friends in Englewood. Her husband has PD and didn't want to evacuate. I heard from other of their friends that it was terrifying for them to go through the storm with no power, and knowing no 911 to help. I haven't heard many details since except a cryptic short text yesterday which said they are overwhelmed but "will get there" (meaning survive through it, I hope).
I had completed my 2-month caregiving stint for my 2 elderly Aunts in Vero and flew home on Sept 22nd, so got out of there in the knick of time. That following Monday morning before the storm hit, my 103-yr old Aunt had a health incident, so she spent it in the hospital, but had a good experience. When it rains, it pours... sorry for the pun.
This morning we are still having a slight misty rain, but thankfully no winds.
My oldest grandson lives in Daytona Beach, and he said that they had a couple inches of rain in their house which has since been cleaned out, but they are still without power. He also told me this morning that he can't get to his car as there is a downed power line on top of it.
Praying everyone is safe.
Thankful for peanut butter and jelly when there is no power. :-)
Cxmoody, I am sure your mom's support staff appreciated the snacks and appreciation from you.
Before the storm, I brought in LOTS of treats for them, and told them again, how much I appreciate them. My mother is not an easy patient. These ladies are angels.
The facility had some water come in through the A/C vents, but that’s it. PHEW.
It is a stressful situation for all of us!