MyLotters in Texas?
By maezee
@maezee (41985)
United States
February 18, 2021 5:38pm CST
Do we have any MyLot members currently in Texas dealing with the weather / power / craziness down there? I have been following the news that past couple of days- has it been a week? In between paying attention for my own state's weather news (nothing super exciting except sub-zero temps). My heart breaks for the lives that were lost and continue to be lost in this winter storm and all of the backlash. I haven't heard much about states surrounding Texas, but I am sure those states are seeing issues too. I heard some parts of Texas are experiencing "pandemic-style" shortages - like of food - restaurants being closed down - "running out of gas" or somehow not able to GET gas - not sure if this is exacerbated or truth.
If you are in the area, where are you at and how are things going? I am thinking about you and let us know if there's anything we can do to help.
For those unaware of the situation, here's one article (or just Google anything)
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott continued to slam the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) on Thursday for what he says are failures to prepare the state for the winter storm that has left thousands freezing in the dark without running water.
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12 responses
@Deepizzaguy (122067)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
18 Feb 21
My niece lives in Texas but she is not a My Lotter. She is safe and sound.
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@maezee (41985)
• United States
19 Feb 21
Glad to hear it. Scary. Are you getting any of that extreme weather in Louisiana? If my geography is correct, you aren't terribly far from there (but I am a midwesterner and not really familiar with that area down sotuh, so forgive me if this is not accurate).
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@Deepizzaguy (122067)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
19 Feb 21
@maezee The Lake Charles area had some sleet in the area which closed the city for the entire week through Thursday. Thank goodness no blackouts but freezing rain stopped the water from flowing for the entire week.
@hereandthere (45628)
• Philippines
19 Feb 21
the mylotters i know who are in texas are @rebelann and @nanette64
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@nanette64 (20363)
• Fairfield, Texas
21 Feb 21
Rushed to the hospital on 2/11 for Costal Condritis-swelling of the muscles under the ribs and sternum. Released on 2/14. No power and got Hypothermia and rushed to the hospital on 2/15; there til 2/18. No water; pipes frozen and busted. @hereandthere . No phone or computer service til today.
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@nanette64 (20363)
• Fairfield, Texas
21 Feb 21
@rebelann I got 6" of snow and ice; power out and rushed to hospital for Hypothermia. Still no water.
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@AmbiePam (120533)
• United States
19 Feb 21
I'm in Oklahoma, next door to Texas, and we have food shortages along with tons of snow. But although it got to six degrees below zero, we didn't get the ice Texas got. We do, however, have to boil our water in most parts of the state. I know a lot of people in Texas, and they are just trying to get by.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
18 Feb 21
I messaged a member yesterday to check on her. I hope everyone is safe. @crazyhorseladycx
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@kaylachan (84701)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
18 Feb 21
I can't say for sure. I know that there's a lot of people struggling down there. And, of course, instead of resolving issues to get heat, food etc to people CNN decides to post that. Honestly, makes me sick to think that instead of helping its people they're looking to place blame.
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@maezee (41985)
• United States
19 Feb 21
I just picked the first article I came across, but I know what you're saying. At the same time...It stinks that no government ever seems to be proactive about preparing for emergencies. It always feels reactive, you know? And maybe that's for reasons that are far above my understanding. But still.
Are you doing OK down there in FL?
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@kaylachan (84701)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
19 Feb 21
@maezee We're doing okay down here. So far the ice and snow have left us alone. I understand where you're coming from. Some years back, we had ice on our roads (something that's rare) and we don't have salt trucks, either. As risky as it was, we improvised and used sand. Why Texas isn't improvising and pointing fingers is what I fail to understand. I do understand you can't prepare for every disaster, and they have plans in place for the most common ones... but come on... this is a time to improvise.
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@rebelann (117196)
• El Paso, Texas
19 Feb 21
I'm in the extreme southwest corner of TX and we only got 3 days of really icy cold weather which is now gone. But from what I understand @nanette64 might be in an area dealing with some horrific circumstances right now.
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@rebelann (117196)
• El Paso, Texas
20 Feb 21
I think so @hereandthere but I am not sure.
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@hereandthere (45628)
• Philippines
20 Feb 21
and she has plenty of critters to care for right?
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@GreatMartin (23670)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
19 Feb 21
It is happening everywhere more often!
No matter what State you live in you will be 'hit' but unusual storms, hurricanes, tornados, earthquakes, etc. Everyone has to be prepared--at least food wise for a week--in South Florida we are always ready in hurricane season--well, most of us!
No matter what State you live in you will be 'hit' but unusual storms, hurricanes, tornados, earthquakes, etc. Everyone has to be prepared--at least food wise for a week--in South Florida we are always ready in hurricane season--well, most of us!3 people like this
@sol_cee (38669)
• Philippines
19 Feb 21
I wrote about this asking everyone here if it’s fake news or not. I do hope @crazyhorseladycx is okay
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@oahuwriter (26773)
• United States
20 Feb 21
I've been seeing about it on news too, do sad & distressing! I went to research what Red Cross us doing, and they got going quick with food & warm places for them to go to. Gov. of TX & Pres. Biden got going on federal help with making it a disaster area too. God help all shuttering from snow storm disaster. Red cross.org us where lots of information for disaster victims can go for information.
